Red tide was not observed in samples collected statewide over the past week. We continue to use satellite imagery (USF and NOAA NCCOS) to help track nearshore and offshore conditions. No reports …
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump debated at CNN’s studios in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday night, the first showdown of the 2024 general election season for the presumptive …
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a precedent Friday that had for decades limited judicial power to strike executive branch regulations, in a decision immediately criticized for potentially …
The U.S. Supreme Court Friday sided with a local ordinance in Oregon that effectively bans homeless people from sleeping outdoors, and local governments will be allowed to enforce …
SB 280 , a controversial bill passed in this year's session, was vetoed by Gov. Ron DeSantis this week. If signed, the bill would have further reduced the scope of the local …
This week, Congressman Vern Buchanan (R-Longboat Key) announced that eleven area students he nominated have been appointed to one of our country’s premiere U.S. Service …
There are no meetings of note scheduled for this week on local government calendars. All local government sites will be closed on Thursday, July 4 …
Gov. Ron DeSantis is once again declaring that Florida won’t go along with a directive from the Biden administration, this time in regard to the advisory on gun violence announced this week by …
Area residents who want to meaningfully give back to Mother Nature can help restore sea oats lost during Hurricane Idalia during a replanting event this weekend on Holmes …
BRADENTON — The Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller recently launched a new mobile app that provides customers with a convenient way to access Clerk and Comptroller …
Former Manatee County School Board member James Golden has filed a lawsuit against Manatee County Supervisor of Elections James Satcher's office over the SOE's decision not to hold …
Javontee Brice went on a "killing spree" in Manatee County Monday evening, murdering three women at three different locations before being gunned down by police. At around …
With concerns about election dis- and misinformation coursing through the election cycle this year, a group of Florida voting rights and social justice groups are calling on every state and county …
Samples collected statewide over the past week did not show a red tide. We continue to use satellite imagery (USF and NOAA NCCOS) to help track nearshore and offshore conditions. Additional details …
The race for Manatee County Commission District 3 is heating up. With the primary election in less than 60 days, voters continue to learn about the candidates…
Customers of Manatee County Utilities may notice a temporary and non-harmful change in their water taste or odor. Algae blooms are regular seasonal occurrences in Lake Manatee …
On Thursday, the Lakewood Ranch Republican Club hosted a debate between James Satcher and Scott Farrington, the two candidates for the closed primary that will decide the next Manatee County …
The Bradenton Police Department is offering a free basic firearms course to City of Bradenton residents on June 29 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The class, which includes classroom instruction and …
Florida Democrats made a plea for relevance on Tuesday in Tallahassee as they hyped the feat of running a candidate in every congressional and legislative race. The party aims to win enough of those …
As the digital transformation of our economy accelerates, it is vital to examine not just the economic ramifications but the environmental impacts associated with both physical and digital …