A new Florida law that takes effect this week cracks down on the illicit use of Apple AirTags or other Bluetooth trackers to stalk or follow someone during the commission of a …
The League of Women Voters of Sarasota County will host two rallies as part of its Defend Democracy Rally Series, non-partisan events designed to bring citizens together to protect …
Gov. Ron DeSantis is threatening to put lawmakers on the spot about property taxes during the heat of their reelection campaigns. The governor, during a news conference at Jacksonville …
It will be a busy first week of October, with the Manatee County Commission, the Manatee School Board, the Palmetto City Commission, and the Bradenton City Council each …
A local candidate for the Florida House of Representatives is getting an early start on the campaign season, employing a somewhat unique voter outreach strategy. …
The School District of Manatee County and the Manatee Education Association (MEA), which represents teachers and paraprofessionals, have reached a tentative agreement for the 2025-2026 school year. …
In a lengthy and often meandering speech to the US Military's Generals and Admirals at a Marine base in northern Virginia on Tuesday, President Donald Trump defended his use of the armed forces to police American cities, fighting what he described as “the enemy within,” insisting he should be allowed to use military force domestically.
In a hastily assembled speech to the US military's generals and admirals at a Marine base in Quantico, VA, on Tuesday, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth employed ideologically charged language to articulate his vision for the "warrior ethos" in the United States Military.
Over the past week, red tide was observed in five samples collected along Florida’s coasts. We continue to use satellite imagery (USF and NOAA NCCOS) to help track nearshore and …
The Manatee County Inspector General has released two investigative reports after the recent completion of investigations into two separate and unrelated matters—one involving …
In late August, Chief Josh Cramer promoted eleven officers to new ranks, marking the largest promotion in over five years. The promotion ceremony can be viewed on METV. The promotees are: …
A top state official spearheading the Florida governor’s much-touted mission of cutting local government spending on programs, along with employee numbers and salaries, is quietly seeking to …
Governor Ron DeSantis announced this week that Success Academy, a national charter school network, is opening its first charter school in Miami as part of Florida’s Schools …
The White House has sent guidance to departments and agencies, telling them that if a shutdown begins Wednesday, they’re expected to institute mass firings and …
Manatee County soon will consider a plan to crack down on the illegal strip-mall casinos that have flourished in plain sight in defiance of a state ban — and to the frustration of local law …
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has summoned hundreds of the U.S. military’s top generals and admirals to gather at a Marine Corps base in northern Virginia next week. No …
The U.S. Justice Department has charged former FBI Director James Comey with lying to Congress and obstruction, alleging that the former FBI director gave false testimony to Congress about his role in investigating efforts to influence the 2016 presidential election.
Nearly two years into the war in Gaza, a Florida Republican proposes to ban state agencies from mentioning the West Bank, the Israeli-occupied Palestinian territory, and enforce “Judea and …
Manatee County is accepting applications for three seats on the Historic Preservation Board, a citizen’s advisory committee that makes decision on Historic Certificates of …
The City of Bradenton is committed to protecting water quality in Palma Sola Bay and throughout our community. At the September 10 City Council meeting, Dr. Dave Tomasko of the Sarasota Bay …