A new analysis of potential budget cuts for safety net programs such as Medicaid and in food aid provided to low-income families says the impact could be crushing and far-reaching in Florida and …
The League of Women Voters of Manatee County sent support for HB261/SB296 to the Superintendent of Manatee Schools and each member of the Manatee County Florida Legislative Delegation. The …
Families are invited to join Manatee County Natural Resources Department for a Nature Play Fest at the Robinson Preserve’s Mosaic Center for Nature, Exploration, Science, …
Manatee County will distribute $1.2 million in funding to support housing rehabilitation and replacement efforts for qualified homeowners through the Manatee County Community and …
The Republican Party of Florida announced last week that it was taking action to remove the Manatee State Republican Committeeman and Committeewoman elects and replace them …
Suncoast Waterkeeper’s 2025 Annual Meeting is just one week away. This is an excellent opportunity to get involved with a group that is actively fighting to keep our waterways clean and …
There are a handful of local government meetings of note on this week's calendars. The Palmetto City Commission, the Bradenton City Council, the Manatee County …
This Saturday, March 22, the Manatee County Rare Fruit Council will present its annual rare fruit tree sale at Premier Sports Campus from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a …
Border czar Tom Homan and Gov. Ron DeSantis scolded the Republican-controlled Congress during a roundtable discussion Thursday, accusing lawmakers of failing to solidify President Donald …
BRADENTON — Site preparations for a development called SeaFlower that is planned at the southwest corner of Cortez Road and 75th Street West have generated a litany of complaints from nearby …
For the third year in a row, Florida lawmakers have begun debating a proposal to regulate THC-derived hemp products, which have evolved into a multibillion-dollar industry in the Sunshine State.
Could a recent Florida transplant who was charged with beating up cops during the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot really have a shot at defeating Ashley Moody in the race for U.S. Senate in 2026?
Over the past week, red tide was detected in two samples collected from Florida’s Gulf Coast. We continue to use chlorophyll satellite imagery (USF, NOAA NCCOS) to help track …
The League of Women Voters of Manatee County Education Issues Committee observes the Manatee County School Board meetings for items of interest to citizens and the League and notes adherence, or lack …
Florida lawmakers convened at the Florida Capitol for the regular legislative session on March 4. Numerous bills have been introduced in this session touching on varying issues from …
There are no meetings of note on any local government calendars this week. All Manatee County School District sites will be closed Monday through Friday in observance of …
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has been added to a program discussing immigration policy scheduled for next week at New College of Florida in Sarasota. Tom Homan, President Trump’s border czar, …
Over the past week, red tide was detected at background concentrations in one sample collected from Southwest Florida. We continue to use chlorophyll satellite imagery (USF, NOAA NCCOS) to …
The Manatee County Commission is asking for public input and ideas for improving the US 41 corridor in an initiative called “Vision 41.” Two upcoming public …
Florida lawmakers voted to take a proposed phone ban in school another step forward on Tuesday. The House Education Administration Subcommittee unanimously supported Rep. Demi …