The Reform Party has regained ballot status in Florida, meaning that its presidential nominee, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., will appear on the November ballot in the Sunshine State.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced $1.25 billion in teacher salary increases during the fiscal year that opens on July 1 during a news conference hosted Monday by the City of Hialeah Educational Academy, a …
CareerEdge, the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's workforce development program, is partnering with Suncoast Technical College and local automotive service providers to offer a tuition-free Auto …
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that took place at a residence in the 3900 block of 116th St W in Cortez on Thursday evening. A 911 call was placed …
Red Tide was not observed in samples collected statewide over the past week. We continue to use satellite imagery (USF and NOAA NCCOS) to help track nearshore and offshore conditions. No reports …
Despite a claim by the Joe Biden campaign earlier this year that “ Florida is in play ,” there’s been little indication so far in 2024 that the Sunshine State won’t go for …
An attempt to reinforce Americans’ access to contraception failed Wednesday when U.S. Senate Republicans blocked a bill from advancing toward final passage.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing the annual reminder that juvenile black bears might be seen in unexpected areas as they leave their mothers’ home ranges …
It will be a fairly active week in local government. The Manatee County Commission will hold its first budget work session for FY25 on Wednesday. …
Manatee Memorial Hospital recently notified stakeholders that as of June 1 it will no longer provide indigent and uninsured patient care with the exception of ER services required …
Former President Donald Trump announced the launch of Swamp the Vote USA on Tuesday, the latest attempt by the Republican National Committee to rally supporters behind voting early and by mail …
Due to the continued hot and dry weather, the Manatee County Commission has voted to impose a ban on all outdoor burning and the use and discharge of fireworks and sparklers in …
Manatee County Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge’s brother has filed a formal complaint with the Florida Elections Commission against a Manatee County resident …
Red Tide was not observed in samples collected statewide over the past week. We continue to use satellite imagery (USF and NOAA NCCOS) to help track nearshore and offshore conditions. No reports …
Manatee County Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge has announced that he will switch races and seek the countywide Republican nomination for District 7 instead of District 3, …
Former Manatee County Commissioner Misty Servia resigned from the Manatee Republican Executive Committee this week, citing the REC's shift from working to get Republicans elected to …
The Manatee Literacy Council is expanding its services for Adult English Language and Adult Basic Education to address the growing need in the community. Twenty percent of …
Angel Colonneso, Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller for Manatee County, was admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court Bar on May 9, 2024, in Washington, D.C. Colonneso and …
Former President of the United States and current Republican nominee Donald Trump has been found guilty on all 34 counts in his criminal hush money trial. A Manhattan jury …
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 …