Earlier this week, Manatee County Commissioner George Kruse joined two other elected officials to discuss the fading opportunity for state lawmakers to pass a legislative fix …
It will be a relatively quiet week in local government this week, with only the Manatee County Commission in session. …
Over the past week, red tide was observed in two samples from Northwest Florida. Bloom concentrations (>100,000 cells/liter) were not observed. We continue to use satellite imagery (USF …
Local nonprofits fear a provision under consideration in Manatee County to prohibit them from serving undocumented immigrants could jeopardize millions of dollars in funding, causing gaps in critical …
The Bradentucky Bombers are ready to roll back onto the home track for a hard-hitting showdown against Fort Myers Roller Derby on Saturday, February 28, at the Ellenton Ice and Sports …
Manatee County Government is inviting residents to take a deeper look at how their tax dollars work during a new series of interactive community workshops titled “Understanding …
A $608 million federal reimbursement that Florida’s been counting on to pay for the so-called “Alligator Alcatraz” lockup won’t cover construction costs — if the money comes through at all, …
Tara Poulton, who currently serves as the District Chief of Staff for Congressman Vern Buchanan, has filed to run for election to the Board of Manatee County Commissioners. Poulton joins …
Manatee County Commissioner Carol Felts has passed away. TBT confirmed with multiple sources that Felts was found dead in her yard on Tuesday. No further details are available at …
This week, Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) introduced the No Immunity for Glyphosate Act (H.R. 7601) in response to a recent executive order by President Donald Trump that promotes domestic …
Ryan Schwank, a former ICE attorney and legal instructor turned whistleblower, made serious allegations at ca ongressional forum on Monday. Speaking publicly for the first time, Schwank accused ICE …
We've passed the halfway point in the 2026 Florida legislative session, and there are still several controversial bills moving through the chambers. Condo owners beware HB …
Floridians could find themselves the target of secretive government surveillance and potential arrest under legislation quietly moving through the 2026 legislative session. HB 945 , sponsored by …
The Manatee School Board, the Palmetto City Commission, and the Bradenton City Council will convene for meetings this week. …
Florida environmentalists are sounding the alarm that the Florida Legislature once again appears poised to dramatically reduce funding for Florida Forever, the state’s main program for buying land …
Over the past week, red tide was observed in six samples from Northwest Florida and one sample each from Southwest Florida and Florida’s East Coast. Bloom concentrations (>100,000 …
Former Manatee County Commissioner Reggie Bellamy, who represented District 2 from 2018 to 2022, has filed to run for the countywide District 6 seat in 2026. Bellamy, a Democrat, …
Several years ago, Pat Simmons noticed Pelican stickers around New Orleans. The city was trying to drum up support for its NBA basketball franchise, formerly the Charlotte Hornets. …
At a time when New College of Florida faces a longstanding student housing shortage, the school is planning to shift $2.5 million from its housing fund to build a baseball field. The move stems …
MANATEE COUNTY — With frigid temperatures in the forecast, Manatee County, in partnership with community organizations, will open cold weather shelters on Monday, February 23, and Tuesday, February …