Over the past week, red tide was not observed in samples collected statewide. We continue to use chlorophyll satellite imagery (USF, NOAA NCCOS) to help track nearshore and offshore conditions.
Two former top finance officers at the New College Foundation say they were ousted in 2023 after pushing back against college administrators who sought to use donor-restricted funds to cover …
As part of its ongoing efforts to help residents prepare for severe weather, Manatee County is making self-service sandbag locations available to the public throughout the …
Following the exploratory phase of his campaign this spring, David Jolly says he’s ready to go and has officially entered the Democratic primary for governor of Florida. He acknowledges the …
It's going to be another busy week in local government, with the Manatee School Board, the Manatee County Commission, and the Bradenton City Council in session. The Manatee County …
Manatee County officials have announced that the county-wide burn ban, issued due to dry weather conditions, will expire at 11:59 PM on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. The decision …
A 28-year-old Manatee County School District middle school teacher was arrested on Monday, June 2, after turning herself in to authorities. Arrest warrants were issued for Oliver …
During a BOCC meeting on Tuesday, commissioners voted to approve the adoption of a county ordinance that will prohibit the opening of any new retail pet stores within Manatee …
The state’s budget expires in 27 days and legislators are back in town to make sure there’s a spending plan in place on July 1 to avoid a government shutdown. Leadership unveiled …
Manatee County is seeking qualified applicants to fill four openings for its nine-member Tourist Development Council. The TDC makes recommendations to the Board of County …
The National League of Women Voters recognizes that our country is in a constitutional crisis and advocates that steps be taken to defend democracy. Toward that end, they have launched the …
Marion Hammer, the National Rifle Association’s first woman president and a longtime Second Amendment lobbyist in Tallahassee, is suing the organization for alleged breach of contract.
Ward 3 Bradenton City Councilman Josh Cramer has been selected as the next Chief of the Bradenton Police Department. He is scheduled to be sworn in as police chief on July 8, …
Over the past week, red tide was detected at background concentrations in one sample from Northwest Florida. We continue to use chlorophyll satellite imagery (USF, NOAA NCCOS) to help track nearshore …
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 …
The “free kill” repeal bill has been killed. Gov. Ron DeSantis stuck to his promise and on Thursday vetoed legislation that would have eliminated a bar against parents of adult …
The School District of Manatee County is hosting a job fair next week offering positions in education for the next school year. Join us and discover how to inspire the next …
In this episode of The Big Picture Manatee, we welcome special guest Damon Moore of Oyster River Ecology to discuss innovative local efforts to restore and protect our precious water ecosystems. …
A $67 million Medicaid settlement deal at the center of a criminal investigation reaching the top levels of the DeSantis Administration was struck without any oversight from the state’s Chief …
The Office of Angelina “Angel” Colonneso, Manatee Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, is warning the public about a scam involving fraudulent text messages about unpaid traffic …