A Florida House committee approved a bill to eliminate key child labor protections, in the measure’s first sign of life in the chamber. A similar bill passed a Senate committee last …
Are you interested in a career in nature? Join us at The NEST at Robinson Preserve for an informative evening showcasing local professionals and careers in the environmental and heritage resource …
The president of the Florida Senate may have closed the door on major permanent state tax cuts this year, warning it would be unwise to take such a step without further study. At the very …
A New College of Florida professor was abruptly fired this month under a controversial state law that limits public universities from employing people from so-called “countries of …
Several City of Bradenton residents await the anticipated second hearings for three application requests by the Westminster Communities of Florida yet to be scheduled before the …
Over the past week, the red tide organism Karenia brevis was detected at background concentrations in only one sample from Northwest Florida. We continue to examine chlorophyll satellite …
Since the overhaul of New College of Florida in 2023, Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’s administration is now moving toward a potential expansion for the tiny public liberal arts college in …
In an ongoing effort to promote water safety and reduce the risk of drowning incidents, the Manatee County Aquatic Safety program will host a series of outreach events focused on …
This week the Manatee County Commission and the Sarasota/Manatee MPO Board will be in session for meetings. Monday Sarasota/Manatee MPO Board Meeting ( agenda ) …
On Thursday, the Manatee County Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend reversing an amendment to the wetland protection policy, which will next go to the Manatee County …
After five years on the run, Demetrius Gabriel was convicted of first-degree murder for a 2017 shooting at Spot 26 nightclub off Cortez Rd. in Bradenton. The trial was held at the …
The League of Women Voters of Manatee County Government Committee observes Manatee County Commission meetings for items of interest to citizens and the League and notes adherence, or lack of …
Manatee County Commissioners approved revisions that will expand county requirements concerning dust control at large development project sites. The expanded rules come more than a …
A recent investigative report published by the Herald-Tribune reveals that Bradenton Police Chief Melanie Bevan backed into a woman and her 4-year-old daughter while driving an …
On Tuesday, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office announced that detectives from the Special Investigations Division arrested a local drug dealer and seized over $1.7 million …
In its effort to address stormwater maintenance and canal system clearance, Manatee County is allocating nearly $2 million toward completing the project ahead of the official start of …
At Thursday’s Manatee County Planning Commission meeting, staff will present the proposed policy to meet the BOCC’s directive to restore wetland protection policies …
At Tuesday's Manatee County Commission meeting, board chair George Kruse initiated a conversation on reimagining the planning commission—an advisory board that makes non-binding …
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 …