This Thursday, the Board of County Commissioners will have our first of two public hearings to finalize the future of our impact fees. These fees have been a source of contention with the public as …
Former President Donald Trump announced the launch of Swamp the Vote USA on Tuesday, the latest attempt by the Republican National Committee to rally supporters behind voting early and by mail …
Due to the continued hot and dry weather, the Manatee County Commission has voted to impose a ban on all outdoor burning and the use and discharge of fireworks and sparklers in …
Manatee County Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge’s brother has filed a formal complaint with the Florida Elections Commission against a Manatee County resident …
This week, our useful idiots on the Manatee County Commission backed up the dump truck and deposited another impressively large pile of manure onto the proverbial lawns of the citizens they are …
The Manatee Supervisor of Elections office is legally required to open the Manatee County School Board District 5 board position in the 2024 elections as of May 31. The office has not responded …
Manatee County Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge has announced that he will switch races and seek the countywide Republican nomination for District 7 instead of District 3, …
Kevin-Kyle Kaczynski-Von Oswald is back with a new video in which "The Bradentucky Times Radio show" reviews the Kevin-Kyle Kover Band's newest EP Puppet on a String, a reference to a James Satcher …
Former President of the United States and current Republican nominee Donald Trump has been found guilty on all 34 counts in his criminal hush money trial. A Manhattan jury …
When my kids were little, they loved visiting the beach. They’d splash around, build sandcastles, and collect seashells. But one afternoon, one of my boys let out a scream that brought me …
A Dickey Betts tribute, a jazz trio, a 21-year-old rock guitarist, are just some of the talents you can see this weekend. Be sure to stay in the know for another great lineup …
Three days before the official beginning of hurricane season, Floridians should take care and be prepared: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecasters are predicting …
On Tuesday, the Manatee County Commission approved Supervisor of Elections James Satcher’s request for an FY24 budget increase in a 4-1 vote. Though few details were provided …
SB 280 , a controversial bill passed in this year's session, has yet to become law. In fact, it has not even been sent to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for consideration.
A University of Florida research employee and students have been implicated in an illegal, multi-million dollar scheme investigated by the Justice Department to fraudulently buy …
According to Florida Department of Education data, the average teaching salary in our state is $51,166.57 annually. That ranks a lowly 48th in the United States. Despite poor pay and a highly …
With the Atlantic Hurricane Season beginning on June 1, AccuWeather expert meteorologists are concerned about a serious threat of rapidly intensifying storms during the 2024 …
Rick Scott is throwing his hat in the ring to lead the Senate Republican Caucus. Scott joins a field that already includes Idaho’s John Thune and Texas’ John Coryn, both of whom have …
On Tuesday, Manatee County Commissioners convened for a two-part work session addressing two topics. The morning portion of the meeting was dedicated to an update presentation on …
