The Manatee County Commission and the Palmetto City Commission will be in session this week. The Palmetto City Commission will hold a commission workshop and regular meeting …
In recent years, North America has seen a notable increase in the implementation of wildlife crossings, reflecting a growing recognition of their importance in reducing wildlife fatalities from …
Three days before the official beginning of hurricane season, Floridians should take care and be prepared: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecasters are predicting …
For nearly three decades, Florida school board elections have been nonpartisan. But this November, under Amendment 1, voters could choose the political approach, which would allow Democrats, …
On Tuesday, the Manatee County Commission approved Supervisor of Elections James Satcher’s request for an FY24 budget increase in a 4-1 vote. Though few details were provided …
SB 280 , a controversial bill passed in this year's session, has yet to become law. In fact, it has not even been sent to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for consideration.
Faith, a 14-year-old from Bradenton, struggles with cystic fibrosis but is in her happy place while she’s making music. Thanks to a custom "she-shed" from Make-A-Wish Southern …
The Florida Lottery recently unveiled four new Scratch-Off games. The games range in price from $1 to $5 and offer more than $157 million in total cash prizes. All Lottery …
Manatee County is seeking qualified applicants to fill two openings on its nine-member Tourist Development Council. The TDC makes recommendations to the Board of County …
A University of Florida research employee and students have been implicated in an illegal, multi-million dollar scheme investigated by the Justice Department to fraudulently buy …
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.
Manatee County’s new Supervisor of Elections James Satcher is requesting a budget amendment that would increase the Supervisor of Elections approved FY24 budget by $841,340. …
With the Atlantic Hurricane Season beginning on June 1, AccuWeather expert meteorologists are concerned about a serious threat of rapidly intensifying storms during the 2024 …
We don't normally endorse candidates, but the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections race is very important and warrants citizens' taking a stand against corruption.
The Bradenton City Council voted 5-0 this week to acquire 30-plus acres of property from Tropicana for $5.25 million. The property will be used as the site of the city's new …
Local brewers/distillers Good Liquid moved one step closer to opening their new tasting room in downtown Bradenton on Wednesday when the Bradenton City Council unanimously approved …
Rick Scott is throwing his hat in the ring to lead the Senate Republican Caucus. Scott joins a field that already includes Idaho’s John Thune and Texas’ John Coryn, both of whom have …
It will be a fairly slow week in local government. On Monday, all local government sites will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.
On Tuesday, Manatee County Commissioners convened for a two-part work session addressing two topics. The morning portion of the meeting was dedicated to an update presentation on …
The Inlets at Riverdale Master Association (a boating HOA encompassing The Inlets, Harbour Walk, and The Reserve off of SR 64 in east Manatee County) has taken legal action against Carlos Beruff's …