President-elect Donald Trump says he plans to nominate Pete Hegseth, a U.S. Army National Guard veteran and a weekend host on Fox News’ morning show, as secretary of Defense. Trump also …
Attorney General Ashley Moody wants a jury trial against FEMA’s head and a former supervisor who advised relief workers in Florida to avoid houses displaying yard signs favoring president-elect …
This week the newly elected Manatee County Commissioners will be sworn into office. The swearing-in ceremony will take place on Tuesday in BOCC Chambers …
President-elect Donald Trump has selected U.S. House Republican Rep. Mike Waltz for the role of national security adviser, making him the second GOP lawmaker Trump has plucked from …
On Tuesday, the School District of Manatee County announced its Principal of the Year and Assistant Principal of the Year.
Yes, this is going to be another article about the devastating impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. But it is also a story about the upcoming season of gratitude. Three communities within …
During a Thursday land use meeting, the Manatee County Commission approved a contract for the sale of the old Bradenton City Hall property located at 500 15th Street West …
Manatee County Commissioners voted to release 10 acres of conservation easement to Benderson Development during a land use meeting on Nov. 7. Local environmentalists opposed the …
Walter Wilson Council was born on September 12, 1920, in the Palm View area of Northern Manatee County. His parents, Charles and Verter, were farmers. Walter worked on the farm with his …
Residents are invited to take advantage of safely and securely shredding their personal documents for FREE at the Clerk's Community Shred Day on Saturday, November 16, 2024, …
While the constitutional amendments on recreational cannabis and abortion rights both received strong support on Election Day, getting 56% and 57%, respectively, they both failed to become law …
Over the past week, red tide was detected in 51 samples collected from Florida’s Gulf Coast. Bloom concentrations (>100,000 cells/liter) were not observed. Satellite imagery (NOAA, …
This week, the Manatee County Commission, the Manatee County School Board, and the Manatee County Planning Commission will be is session. All local government offices are …
Six proposed state constitutional amendments were on Florida voters’ General Election ballots this year, and voters approved two of the measures. Constitutional amendments require 60 percent …
Manatee County voters cast their ballots to approve two proposed local referenda on Tuesday. The measures needed at least 60 percent approval to pass. Optional School Board Millage …
In the non-partisan race for Mayor of Palmetto, farmer and ag teacher Daniel West easily defeated former Manatee County Commissioner and Palmetto City Councilman Charles Smith …
Former teacher Manatee County School Board member Charlie Kennedy and longtime educator Heather Felton easily won non-partisan school board runoffs on Tuesday. Both …
Incumbent Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Holmes Titsworth narrowly defeated Mike Roth to retain her post. Titsworth edged Roth 958 votes to 945. Former Manatee County …
MANATEE COUNTY — In Florida’s U.S. Senate race, incumbent Republican Rick Scott defeated Democrat Debbie Mucarsel-Powell 55.5% to 43%. In the U.S. House District 16 race, incumbent …
In the Florida House D71 race, incumbent Republican Will Robinson defeated Democratic challenger Adriaan DeVilliers, 59% to 41%. Despite profound pushback from engaged …