BRADENTON — It will be a quiet week for local governments, with only the Manatee School Board and the Bradenton City Council in session. All local government offices …
Over the past week, the red tide organism, Karenia brevis, was observed at background concentrations in one sample from Northwest Florida. …
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 to, or lack of …
Florida state officials are considering banning personal fireworks for the 2026 Fourth of July due to severe drought conditions that are currently affecting 90 percent of the state.
Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins unveiled his education agenda on Monday, which includes a rebuke of a proposal by one of his opponents in the Republican race for governor — U.S. Rep. Byron …
About 100 rallygoers gathered on Capitol Hill Wednesday to hear from activists and members of Congress protesting the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to strike down federal …
On Tuesday, Manatee County Commissioners unanimously approved the allocation of $100,000 to help secure the Old Memphis Cemetery in Palmetto, the site of recent criminal …
Manatee County Administrator Charlie Bishop will receive a commissioner-approved merit bonus instead of a one-time payment for his attorneys' fees after commissioners voted not to …
The Lasting Manatee Intake Center will officially open on June 1, offering residents a more accessible, in-person option for applying to Manatee County’s Home Recovery Program …
Still without a public proposal to offer, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday doubled down on his year-long call to slash Florida’s property taxes. His renewed push to amend Florida’s Constitution …
On Monday, Congressman Vern Buchanan (R-Longboat Key) announced that 16 of the students he nominated have been appointed to a U.S. Service Academy. “I would like to congratulate these …
Manatee County Government offices and libraries will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026, to commemorate Memorial Day. All garbage, recycling, yard waste and monthly bulk …
Current Conditions over the past week, red tide was observed at background concentrations in two samples from Northwest Florida. We continue to use satellite imagery (USF and NOAA NCCOS) to help …
There are multiple local government meetings of note this week. On Monday, the Sarasota/Manatee MPO will hold a meeting at …
David Jolly and Jerry Demings are vying to become the first Democratic governor to lead Florida in nearly three decades. If elected, they’ll face an additional challenge — working …
There couldn’t have been anyone more deserving of the Manatee Young Professionals Bright Beginnings Award than Karena Ballard. On April 16 at The Elia Event Venue in Palmetto, the 2026 MYP Gala and …
Manatee County Government, in partnership with the City of Palmetto and City of Bradenton, will host a cleanup and beautification effort at Old Memphis Cemetery on Saturday, May …
Standing on the wall of a reservoir the size of about four golf courses, it’s easy to see the impact of Southwest Florida’s extreme water shortage. Operated by the Peace River Manasota …
The cost of the Iran war has increased to $29 billion to date, Pentagon officials told lawmakers in both chambers Tuesday. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Chairman of the Joint …
With billions on the line for Florida’s schools, the environment, and its neediest citizens, state legislators return to Tallahassee Tuesday to finally craft a new state budget. Republicans …