TALLAHASSEE – At a recent press conference, Governor Ron DeSantis promised Floridians that the state legislature would soon pass legislation making Florida a "constitutional carry" state, which …

BRADENTON – In a special meeting Tuesday, directors from the county departments of Development Services and Community and Veteran Services provided commissioners with presentations on the …

If a leaked draft of a majority opinion from the Supreme Court of the United States is indicative of the final outcome, Roe v. Wade will soon be overturned and the legal status of abortion will be …

BRADENTON – There are a handful of local government meetings on the calendar this week. The Palmetto City Commission will convene Monday for a meeting and a workshop. The Manatee County …

Dear EarthTalk: I’m confused: Is China’s government committed to fighting climate change or just making the problem worse?–Paul J., Austin, TX In the wake of the …

Just as Bradenton starts to shine as a city the current city council looks at ruining the waterfront with another oversized bland condo with empty retail space to match the parking garage empty …

BANGOR, Wash. – A son of Parrish, Florida, residents, and Modesto, California native, is stationed at Naval Base Kitsap (NBK), homeport to west coast ballistic missile and guided-missile …

The League of Women Voters of Manatee County Government Committee observes the Manatee County Commission meetings for items of interest to the League and notes adherence, or lack of adherence, to …

BRADENTON – After nearly two years of planning and development, the Bradenton Fire Department has begun moving into its new "Station 3." The BFD will soon turn toward its next project, …

Last week, we learned about the deadly disease that brought the first doctors to Palmetto. This week, we will learn about how they traced the origin of Yellow Fever and discover the cause of another …

TALLAHASSEE – On Wednesday, Governor Ron DeSantis took the rare step of vetoing a bill driven by his party, when he took the pen to HB 741 , an anti-rooftop solar net metering bill that passed …

BRADENTON – In Tuesday's Manatee County Commission meeting, the board unanimously approved two motions authorizing the county attorney to begin work on potential policy and/or procedural …

MANATEE COUNTY – On Friday afternoon, the Herald-Tribune reported that Manatee County Commissioner George Kruse is under investigation for DUI following a traffic accident that took place on …

In its most recent special session, the Florida legislature approved new Congressional maps that were immediately met with lawsuits alleging racial discrimination. Barring an injunction, the maps …