NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Mid-week Update

Swing State Poll has Prominent Dems Rethinking Biden

Recent polling has painted an abysmal picture concerning President Joe Biden’s chances of winning reelection in 2024. As a result, prominent Dems are beginning to split on whether the party … MORE



MCSO Forwards "Whistleblower Case" to State Attorney Office

The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office has referred the case related to allegations contained in former Manatee County Administration Official’s whistleblower … MORE



Panic in the Plaza

The first substantial videos to emerge from a panicked stampede at the University of Florida during a nighttime vigil for Israelis killed in the Hamas attacks show waves of … MORE



Wednesday’s GOP presidential debate in Miami will showcase a dwindling group of contenders

Just five presidential candidates will take the stage Wednesday night in Miami for the third Republican presidential debate, and once again, front-runner Donald Trump will not be among them. MORE



FL lawmakers want to show support for Israel. Their tones vary

Three resolutions in this week’s special session express support for Israel following the early October attack from Hamas. The difference between them is how far they go to condemn anyone who … MORE



Lauren Holbrook is 2024 ‘I voted’ Sticker Contest Winner

Artwork by Lauren Holbrook, a Manatee High School freshman and member of Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County, will appear on Manatee County voter lapels whenever they cast … MORE



Colonneso Reports Significant Gain in County's Investment Portfolio

Last week, the Office of Angelina Colonneso, Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, announced a $70.9 million increase in the county’s investment portfolio—the … MORE

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