The Manatee Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has earmarked $5.6 million for a catalytic loan to help develop 156 affordable housing units in Bradenton. In December 2024, the …
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday during a press conference in Kissimmee that Florida could handle emergencies without federal funds but still believes the federal government will grant states money to …
Florida lawmakers should prepare to educate the public about advancements in nuclear safety to build public confidence about attempting to bring more nuclear power back to the state.
Manatee County is still grappling with the fallout from major development decisions made in April 2024. In this episode of The Big Picture Manatee, we uncover ongoing issues with dust control and …
The Manatee County School District recently announced two upcoming career fairs. At each fair, candidates looking to make a difference in our community will be able to view a variety …
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.
Proposed bills advancing through the Florida legislature could enact significant changes to regulations regarding youth workers’ hours, mandated break provisions, and wages …
With just a few weeks left in the 2025 session, the Florida Senate is coming up with its own tax cut alternative for lawmakers to consider as they try to put together a new state budget. Senate …
On Thursday, the United States Supreme Court ruled unanimously that Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia must be returned to the United States after the Trump administration claimed an …
The University of Florida international student arrested near campus and sent to an immigration detention center has returned to Colombia, according to a new statement from his …
Manatee County Government offices will be closed Friday, April 18, 2025, in observance of the Good Friday holiday. All County offices will reopen Monday, April 21, 2025. All …
President Donald Trump will pause his sweeping tariffs for 90 days on countries willing to negotiate new trade deals but will not relent on China, according to a post Wednesday on …
The Florida Senate passed two bills on Wednesday that replace all references in state statutes to the Gulf of Mexico with the “Gulf of America,” and those measures will now soon go to the …
BRADENTON — It will be a very quiet week in local government. The Manatee County Commission will be in session for a regular meeting on Tuesday. All local government sites, including all …
Manatee School Board members unanimously approved a request by district leaders to create a new specialized position that officials said would help with the expansion of daily weapons …
A University of Florida international student from Colombia who was renewing his student visa was arrested in a traffic stop and is being held by immigration agents in South …
Manatee County Utilities is launching the WaterWise Manatee program, a major infrastructure upgrade that will provide 150,000 customers with new high-tech water meters. The transition to this …
The Palmetto City Commission is moving forward with holding workshop discussions for the consideration of a comprehensive plan text amendment that would amend city code to allow for …
In response to a recent “Pre-Suit Notice” sent to The Bradenton Times on behalf of Carlos Beruff and Medallion Home, TBT has made the decision to remove links to satirical political …
On Thursday, the Florida House passed another bill seeking to make it more difficult for citizen groups to place constitutional amendments on the ballot. HB 1205 includes a series of new rules and …