Last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 7014 into law, effectively gutting the only accessible corrective mechanism Floridians have at their disposal when their elected officials engage in …
On October 5, 2023, Manatee County Commissioners approved the elimination of our Local Wetland Policies. After attending the meeting and looking at the requirements of the State of Florida and our …
The Manatee County Department of Public Safety has announced two opportunities for residents to receive official information about hurricane preparedness …
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 the League and notes adherence, or lack …
In this video, we'll break down the budget process as well as budgetary highlights as they have been presented thus far. This is one of many videos that will feature the 24-25 budget so be sure to …
Red tide was not observed in samples collected statewide over the past week. We continue to use satellite imagery (USF and NOAA NCCOS) to help track nearshore and offshore conditions. No reports …
Throughout American history, restrictions have been put in place to limit campaign donations in local, state and federal elections. The idea is to prevent those with the gold from making the rules.
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump debated at CNN’s studios in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday night, the first showdown of the 2024 general election season for the presumptive …
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a precedent Friday that had for decades limited judicial power to strike executive branch regulations, in a decision immediately criticized for potentially …
The U.S. Supreme Court Friday sided with a local ordinance in Oregon that effectively bans homeless people from sleeping outdoors, and local governments will be allowed to enforce …
SB 280 , a controversial bill passed in this year's session, was vetoed by Gov. Ron DeSantis this week. If signed, the bill would have further reduced the scope of the local …
This week, Congressman Vern Buchanan (R-Longboat Key) announced that eleven area students he nominated have been appointed to one of our country’s premiere U.S. Service …
Bradenton Alive’s Independence Day Celebration starts at 3 p.m. with live music, food vendors, merchants, and a Jeep meet along the Bradenton Riverwalk. Live music …
There are no meetings of note scheduled for this week on local government calendars. All local government sites will be closed on Thursday, July 4 …
Cannabis is an increasingly popular recreational and medicinal drug that is capable of producing psychogenic effects. As more states legalize cannabis for some medicinal and recreational uses, …
Gov. Ron DeSantis is once again declaring that Florida won’t go along with a directive from the Biden administration, this time in regard to the advisory on gun violence announced this week by …
I was in the Panhandle last week visiting family. On the long drive between Pensacola and Jacksonville, I noticed something that made me pull off the interstate and investigate. Not far from the …
On July 3, Nathan Benderson Park will host a festive celebration honoring America at the annual NBP Fireworks on the Lake. Enjoy a spectacular fireworks display, live music, family …
Area residents who want to meaningfully give back to Mother Nature can help restore sea oats lost during Hurricane Idalia during a replanting event this weekend on Holmes …