On Thursday, President Joe Biden gave a forceful speech in his State of the Union address highlighting his work on economic issues for the middle class.
Internal documents from Manatee County’s Building and Development Services Department are providing deeper insight into the county’s recent approval for local developer …
Despite backlash from dozens of civil rights organizations, the Florida Legislature on Thursday passed a bill to allow volunteer chaplains with limited qualifications to go into public schools and …
As Hurricane Ian began its destructive tear through Southwest Florida to the Atlantic coast, Casey DeSantis issued a call for donations to the Florida Disaster Fund. “I am pleased to …
Do you commute to or from Manatee County via the Sunshine Skyway Bridge? If so, you are among the most envied commuters in the United States, according to a recent survey.
TALLAHASSEE — On Wednesday, the Florida Senate unanimously approved CS/Senate Bill 330: Behavioral Health Teaching Hospitals, marking the final passage of this legislation. The bill defines and …
SARASOTA — After concluding its investigation, State Attorney Ed Brodsky's office will not pursue video voyeurism charges against former Florida Republican Party Chair Christian Ziegler. …
The GOP-controlled House of Representatives on Wednesday approved legislation that would prohibit the manufacturing for sale and distribution of lab-grown or “cultivated meat” in the …
Get ready for summer travel. The Office of Angelina “Angel” Colonneso, Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller for Manatee County, is opening its doors on a …
BRADENTON — It will be a somewhat quiet week in local government this week. On Tuesday there will be a meeting of the Manatee County Commission, on Wednesday the Bradenton City Council …
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has yet to appoint a replacement Supervisor of Elections following Mike Bennett's retirement, despite the fact that the canvassing board is set to convene at …
On Monday, a federal appeals court upheld a ruling blocking Florida from implementing a law pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis that restricts how private companies teach diversity and …
The Florida House on Monday approved a bill ( HB 17 ) that would shorten the mandatory waiting period to purchase a firearm from a licensed seller. However, the Senate hasn’t pushed the issue, …
On Friday, Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed the Legislature’s proposed ban on social media for anyone under 16 even with a parent’s consent. Lawmakers responded by starting …
A bill filed by Senator Jim Boyd (R-Bradenton) would prevent Florida residents who do not live here year-round from using Citizens—the state's property insurer of last …
On Wednesday, approximately 1.2 million gallons of mostly raw sewage was bypassed and discharged into the Manatee River. "At 12:10 pm the city water Reclamation Facility …
U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky will step down as the Senate Republican leader in November, he said on the Senate floor Wednesday, announcing the end of a run as party leader …
Details of the state’s investigation of sex crimes by the late billionaire Jeffrey Epstein will be disclosed publicly under legislation signed Thursday by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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 …
This week, the Palmetto City Commission, the Bradenton City Council, and the Manatee County Commission will be in session. Monday Palmetto City …
