With frigid temperatures in the forecast, Manatee County, in partnership with community organizations, is opening cold weather shelters to help residents stay safe and warm ahead …
Over the past week, red tide was observed in 31 samples from Florida’s Gulf Coast. Bloom concentrations (>100,000 cells/liter) were observed in three samples from Northwest Florida. We continue …
A new bill in the Florida House would turn the University Town Center into a special government district and give one of the region’s most influential developers the power to set specific rules and …
Indivisible Manatee reports an impressive turnout for the first in a series of community meetings to engage local residents. The “Right to Vote: Understanding the New Rules” event …
A proposed constitutional amendment to go before the voters that would gradually increase the homestead exemption for non-school-related property taxes by $100,000 each year for 10 years advanced in …
Vice President JD Vance broke a tied Senate vote to block advancement of a war powers resolution that would have stopped President Donald Trump from taking further military action …
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport closed out 2025 with another record-breaking year for passenger traffic. SRQ welcomed more than 4.5 million passengers throughout the year. In December 2025, 417,468 passengers traveled through SRQ, a 3.05 percent increase ...
On Tuesday, the Florida Legislature's 2026 session opened in Tallahassee. The 60-day session is scheduled to conclude on Friday, March 13. The theme for this year's session seems to be the attack on …
On Saturday, journalist and author Carrie Seidman hosted WSLR's Talk of the Town live from the Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center. The topic was Tallahassee's attack on home rule.
Manatee County Government offices will be closed Monday, January 19, 2026, to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Garbage, yard waste, and recycling in unincorporated areas …
After seven productive years in office, Ron DeSantis will give his final “State of the State” address as Florida governor on Tuesday morning at the Florida Capitol. Mainly because he’s …
The Twelfth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has been asked to provide Gov. Ron DeSantis with nominees for vacancies for judgeships in the Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court. Specifically, the …
This week, the Manatee School Board, the Bradenton City Council, and the Manatee County Planning Commission will each be in session for meetings.
Over the past week, red tide was observed in 20 samples from Florida’s Gulf Coast. Bloom concentrations (>100,000 cells/liter) were observed in four samples from Northwest Florida. We …
Manatee County is seeking four (4) citizens to serve on the Infrastructure Sales Tax Advisory Committee. The committee, which makes recommendations to the Board of County …
The U.S. House approved a bipartisan bill Thursday to resurrect the enhanced tax credits that expired at the end of last year for people who purchase their health insurance from the …
A Manatee County man who served prison time and was later pardoned by President Donald Trump for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol has filed as a candidate for …
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 …
In a rare rebuke to President Donald Trump, Senate Republicans joined Democrats in advancing a war powers resolution to halt U.S. military action in Venezuela without congressional …
The next episode of WSLR's Talk of the Town news roundtable, hosted by journalist and author Carrie Seidman, will take place live from the Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center in …