A coalition of state watchdog groups have sent a letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis, calling on him to veto an ethics bill that prohibits ethics commissions from pursuing any investigation of public …
Bar Stool Sports founder and famed pizza critic Dave Portnoy made his way through the Tampa Bay area this week, logging several pizza reviews, including Gianni's in Bradenton.
Manatee County Commissioners voted unanimously to move forward with preparing a sale contract to purchase 97 acres of environmentally sensitive land for the expansion of the Emerson …
The 2024 Florida Legislative Session wrapped up this weekend with the passage of a $117.5 billion budget. Several bills slipped through in the final hours, including one that …
President Joe Biden’s budget request for fiscal 2025 would continue several administration goals to lower costs for most families while raising taxes on the wealthy and …
At Tuesday’s meeting, the Manatee County Commission will vote on acquiring a key piece of environmentally sensitive land that would expand the Emerson Point Preserve to nearly double its size. …
Internal documents from Manatee County’s Building and Development Services Department are providing deeper insight into the county’s recent approval for local developer …
It's another weekend, and you know what that means. If you guessed another great lineup of local, talented musicians in Manatee, Sarasota, and surrounding counties, you would be …
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. …
Florida may be the only state where the economy depends on the willing suspension of disbelief. I’m not just talking about the thousands of tourists drawn here by the theme park fantasy …
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 …
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 …
At Thursday's land use meeting, Manatee County Commissioners will vote on an item that would authorize the commencement of contract negotiations with Manatee School District General …
In this episode, Cheri Coryea, Misty Servia, and Reggie Bellamy discuss critical topics that you won't want to miss.
Last week, I wrote a column explaining how the county’s expensive, tax-payer-funded PR machine was attempting to mislead the public regarding the county commission’s most recent giveaway …
The other day, because I was in a hurry, I swung through a McDonald’s drive-through and ordered one of their burgers. You know, the ones that seem less like cooked meat and more like a warm …
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump on Thursday afternoon paid competing visits to the nation’s southern border, where Biden called on Congress to …
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 …