On Thursday morning, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody would replace Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL), pending the incoming Secretary of …
Over the past week, red tide was detected in 98 samples collected from Southwest Florida. Bloom concentrations (>100,000 cells/liter) were observed in 20 samples: two from Hillsborough …
Former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn has filed an appeal with the Florida Supreme Court to hear his defamation case against Rick Wilson, the former Florida Republican strategist and …
Former Florida Attorney General Pamela Jo Bondi remained on a smooth path to confirmation for the top spot at the U.S. Justice Department after senators on Wednesday closed the …
It will be a fairly quiet week in local government with only the Manatee School Board and the Bradenton City Council in session this week. All local government sites will be closed …
The School Speed Zone Camera Safety Program implementation began with two schools, Bradenton Christian School and Jessie P. Miller Elementary. Cameras at these locations …
The “castle” is a historic 1908 home on State Road 70 in the neighborhood known as “historic Oneco,” made famous by the Reasoner Family’s Royal Palm Nurseries, founded …
Manatee County has officially adopted revised regulations for issuing building permits for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). The new rules eliminate the 750-foot size cap and end the …
Hours after Gov. Ron DeSantis called on the Florida Legislature to gather at the end of this month in a special legislative session to address immigration as well as issues regarding condominiums, …
A final report from former Department of Justice prosecutor Jack Smith contends that had President-elect Donald Trump not won in November, he would have been convicted on charges …
Last year, the Florida Legislature passed a law ( SB 7014 ) that critics claimed would allow unethical conduct to continue unchecked. The measure banned both state and local ethics …
Manatee County Government has announced that Stephanie Garrison will fill the newly created role of Director of Government Relations. Garrison was confirmed for the position during …
Over the past week, red tide was detected in 86 samples collected from the Gulf Coast of Florida. Bloom concentrations (>100,000 cells/liter) were observed in 22 samples: one from Manatee …
At one time, Tampa Bay lawmaker Mike Beltran appeared to have it made with a promising political career. …
Florida’s gubernatorial race is seeing movement with former Rep. Matt Gaetz openly discussing he’s considering the statewide run and Rep. Byron Donalds aligning himself with a leading …
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, or lack of …
This week the Manatee County Commission will be in session for a land use meeting on Tuesday. On Thursday, the Manatee County Planning Commission will convene... …
Suncoast Waterkeeper has been closely monitoring the rulemaking process that would allow Floridians to consume treated wastewater directly or indirectly. Due to its inherent risks, we strongly oppose …
According to graduation data released Thursday by the Florida Department of Education, Manatee County School District's graduation rate increased 3.4 percentage points during the 2023-2024 school …
A top Florida Republican running for Congress asserted this week that the GOP has been drawing congressional districts to benefit Republicans, a move that brought criticism from one of his primary …