It will be a quiet week in local government with only the Sarasota/Manatee MPO in session.
On Tuesday, September 23, President Donald Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York City.
During a final public budget adoption hearing held on Monday evening, the Manatee County Commission solidified the adoption of a $3.577 billion gross budget for fiscal year …
On Tuesday, Manatee County announced that Phase Two of the 9-1-1 integrated drone delivery system is expected to launch Monday, September 29, expanding the coverage area to 35 …
Trump Border Czar Tom Homan was caught on tape accepting a bag filled with $50,000 in cash from undercover FBI agents in September 2024. Homan, who had served as acting …
MANATEE COUNTY — Manatee County is accepting applications for two seats on the Planning Commission, a citizens’ advisory committee that makes recommendations to the Board of County …
A Florida House committee met Monday to continue a search for the best way to slash property taxes while educating lawmakers on how these levies both function and support key state institutions.
Bank of America recently announced it has raised its U.S. minimum hourly wage to $25 per hour. With the increase, the minimum annualized salary for full-time employees in the …
On September 30, Florida's annual minimum wage increase takes effect, adding another $1 per hour to the minimum wage. The minimum wage in Florida is currently $ 13.00 an hour for non-tipped employees …
The Myakka Management Coordinating Council believes stronger protections are needed for the Myakka River and its Manatee County watersheds, but Senate Bill 180 stands in the way of …
Over the past week, red tide was observed at background concentrations in four samples from Northwest Florida. We continue to use satellite imagery (USF and NOAA NCCOS) to help track nearshore …
Known worldwide as the attorney who took on chemical giant DuPont and uncovered the dangers of PFAS contamination, Rob’s “David and Goliath” story was depicted in the 2019 …
Manatee County Government’s contract with the Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation for the reimbursement of economic activities will be allowed to lapse later this …
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson announced a new rule Thursday demanding retailers of an increasingly popular herbal substance list how much of an opioid-like compound exists in each …
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 …
This week, the Manatee County Commission and the Manatee County School Board will convene for meetings. ...
This week, the Manatee County Commission and the Bradenton City Council will hold their final budget adoption public hearings. …
On Tuesday, New College of Florida announced it will commission a statue of Charlie Kirk to honor his legacy following his assassination last week. Community members will privately …
Now that Attorney General James Uthmeier says that the open carrying of firearms is legal in Florida, a coalition of Second Amendment groups is warning lawmakers not to weaken it in any implementing …
Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray announced that his office has filed charges against 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, accused of shooting and killing conservative influencer Charlie Kirk during a crowded …