A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has overruled the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s relinquishment to the state of Florida the authority to regulate development in protected wetlands, …
The League of Women Voters of Manatee County Education Issues Committee observes the Manatee County School Board meetings for items of interest to citizens and to the League and notes adherence, or …
A review of public records shows how the Manatee County Government’s communications division has changed in recent years and just how much the division has grown. TBT …
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) invites you to an alternatives public workshop for the SR 789 (Longboat Key) Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study from North Shore Road …
It will be a quiet week in local government with the Bradenton City Council convening for a meeting on Wednesday and the Manatee County Commission in session Thursday.
The Bradenton Police Department recently promoted four officers to the rank of Sergeant. Sergeant Kristie Affolter joined the Bradenton Police Department in 2017 and has served her …
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, …
At Tuesday's meeting, the Manatee County Commission unanimously approved the installation of school zone speed cameras throughout the county. Immediately after, the board approved an agreement …
When a government official is elected to a seat of public service or appointed to public office, the privilege comes with the foremost responsibility of upholding the public’s trust.
The State Attorney's Office will not pursue charges against Manatee County Commission Chair Mike Rahn and former commissioner Vanessa Baugh. The two were alleged to have violated …
At Tuesday's Manatee County Commission meeting, board members were given a presentation on a planned park in northwest Manatee County, the cost of which surprised at least one …
Motorists pulled over and found not to have valid driver’s licenses would face mandatory jail time if arrested three times for that offense, according to a proposal moving its way through the …
On Tuesday, conservation, public health, and environmental justice organizations notified the Environmental Protection Agency of their intent to sue the agency for …
The Horseshoe Pitchers on Anna Maria Island plan to re-enact the depiction of horseshoe pitchers from a famous 1915 photograph. The members will dress in period-appropriate …
More information is becoming available concerning criminal felony charges brought against Manatee County’s former administrator Scott Hopes. Hopes was booked at the Manatee …
A Manatee School District elementary teacher and teacher’s aide are facing criminal charges for allegedly tying a seven-year-old student to a chair during recess …
This week, the Manatee School Board will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday and a workshop meeting on Thursday. The Manatee County Commission will convene for a regular board …
Former Manatee County Administrator Scott Hopes has been charged with three felonies by the State Attorney's Office. The Manatee County Sheriff's Office began an investigation …
Environmental advocates say they’re optimistic about legislation that relates to removing litter, including balloons, from our waterways and oceans.
In December, the United States Border Patrol processed 225,000 migrants who entered the U.S. illegally, more than any other month in the agency's history. While most of the migrants …
