The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is the latest federal agency to have been targeted by Elon Musk's DOGE committee. This week, the Commerce Department began …
Florida could join a list of red states that are requiring public schools to teach “human embryologic development” as part of their health education curriculum, likely via a controversial …
A rushed land acquisition deal at the Port of Manatee has fallen through—what went wrong? In this episode of Big Picture Manatee, our hosts break down the details of this controversial deal, …
Over the past week, red tide was detected in 39 samples collected from Florida’s Gulf Coast. Bloom concentrations (>100,000 cells/liter) were observed in four samples collected offshore of …
It will be a very busy week for the Manatee County Commission with the county calendar showing meetings scheduled every day this week but Friday. The Palmetto City Commission …
The Center for Biological Diversity has sued the Environmental Protection Agency for approving the use of radioactive phosphogypsum in road construction at Mosaic’s New Wales …
Days after Donald Trump endorsed Southwest Florida U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds for governor, Ron DeSantis made it clear on Monday that he’s not likely to get behind that effort. Instead, the …
Florida’s universities and colleges will go under independent audits, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday, with an eye toward fiscal responsibility and to “prune” the “ideological …
Over the past week, red tide was detected in 37 samples collected from Florida. Bloom concentrations (>100,000 cells/liter) were observed in four samples: two from Sarasota County, and two …
During a Manatee County Commission workshop on Wednesday, Tom Gerstenberger, Stormwater Engineering Division Manager at Manatee County Public Works, gave board members a …
Ryan Nobles, the former owner of West Bradenton-based M&L Cabinets, was convicted of misapplication of construction funds of $100,000 or more, a first-degree felony, according to a …
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 …
Over the past week, red tide was detected in 34 samples collected from Florida. Bloom concentrations (>100,000 cells/liter) were observed in three samples: two from Sarasota County and one …
The Palmetto City Commission, the Bradenton City Council, and the Manatee County School Board will each be in session for meetings this week.
The majority of Manatee County Commissioners appeared to lean toward not re-instating the formerly adopted, then reversed, local ordinance that banned the retail sale of cats and …
Ron DeSantis will remain governor for nearly two more years, but could Donald Trump be contemplating an endorsement of a possible successor soon? In a Truth Social posting issued on Monday, …
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 …
Over the past week, red tide was detected in 50 samples collected from Southwest Florida. Bloom concentrations (>100,000 cells/liter) were observed in 14 samples: one from Sarasota County, two …
Animal rights advocates in Manatee County may find a glimmer of hope in hearing that county commissioners are set to reopen a discussion concerning a possible ban …
A rezone and General Development Plan approval request heard by Manatee County Planning Commissioners on Thursday has been granted a continuance. …