SARASOTA — Catholic Mass will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Veterans Day at the Sarasota National Cemetery. Celebrated by the Diocese of Venice, the opening ceremonies will begin at 2:45 p.m. All are …
A year ago, George H. Boyd shot and killed his neighbor’s pet cat. On Tuesday, Boyd was convicted of felony Aggravated Animal Cruelty, a crime that carries a maximum possible …
The task force charged with assessing State University System efficiencies released a 26-page report that found the University of Central Florida, the school with the largest enrollment, had the lowest cost to produce a degree from start to finish at $46,548, while New College of Florida had the highest at $494,715. New College has the fewest students in the state university system.
WASHINGTON — U.S. House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, who made history as the first woman to hold the speaker’s gavel, announced Thursday she will retire, ending a 40-year legislative …
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Wednesday the Federal Aviation Administration would restrict air travel in 40 “high-traffic” areas of the country to relieve pressure on air …
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 …
The Manatee County School Board and the Bradenton City Council will meet on Monday and Wednesday this week. …
A site plan for the development of a new Manatee County high school squeaked by the county commission on Tuesday, receiving a narrow approval with just a one-vote majority. Manatee …
Stellantis has announced that Chrysler is recalling more than 320,000 Jeep plug-in hybrid vehicles due to a faulty battery that can cause a fire when it fails, U.S. traffic safety regulators said …
Due to dry, drought, and windy conditions, the Manatee Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has enacted a ban on all outdoor burning and the use of fireworks and sparklers …
A panel of District of Columbia Court of Appeals judges heard oral arguments from the Trump administration Monday defending the president’s move to end asylum claims at the …
More cargo is flowing through SeaPort Manatee than ever in the 55-year history of the maritime trade hub for Southwest and Central Florida, according to record results reported on …
Last week, Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) joined Senate Democrats in filing an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to find President Trump’s use of the International …
Manatee County is partnering with local community organizations to host a Nourish Our Neighbors Food Drive to help stock local food pantries and support families facing …
The poachers weren’t intimidated by heat, lightning, mosquitos, venomous snakes, alligators or losing their way in the South Florida swamps. They were there to steal the ghost …
The League of Women Voters of Manatee County Education Issues Committee observes the Manatee County School Board meetings for items of interest to citizens and the League and notes adherence, or lack …
Manatee County residents are expressing an outpouring of compassion and concern for those impacted by the recent hurricane in Jamaica. In response to numerous inquiries, …
It was another week of drinking from the news fire hose. Stories I was unable to get to include more political targets from the Attorney General, news that Epstein had numerous dinners with a Florida …
Manatee County is inviting residents, local organizations, and community partners to help celebrate a new beginning for one of the area’s most beloved landmarks during …
After Richard Corcoran left his role as Florida’s education commissioner in 2022, he joined the lobbying firm Continental Strategy LLC, where he began cashing in on his political …