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 …
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?