A controversial land development application seeking a rezone of roughly 217 acres along CR 765 (Rutland Road) in Parrish was unanimously denied by Manatee County Commissioners …
During his first administration, President Donald Trump promised to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, but ultimately fell short. While there is less chatter …
This year marks a special milestone as the cities of Bradenton and Palmetto come together to promote their Independence Day celebrations, highlighting exciting, family-friendly …
On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate confirmed President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead U.S. Customs and Border Protection, a major role for carrying out the president’s …
After 45 days of overtime, Florida legislators concluded their 2025 session with a state budget that included more setbacks than successes for land conservation. Florida …
During a BOCC meeting on Tuesday, county commissioners narrowly confirmed the appointment of a new deputy county administrator. Dr. Corey Stutte will fill the vacancy created by …
A day after the Florida Legislature approved a $115.1 billion state budget, Florida TaxWatch released its annual “Turkey Watch Report” on Tuesday, identifying 242 projects totaling $416.1 …
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' proposed transfer of The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, the State's Official Art Museum, from Florida State University to New College of …
Minnesota House Democratic-Farmer-Labor caucus leader Melissa Hortman, who was among the state’s most influential elected officials of the past decade, died on Saturday morning after a man …
President Donald Trump on Saturday celebrated his 79th birthday reviewing a parade of tanks, armament and marching soldiers gathered in the nation’s capital for the …
Manatee County Government kicked off its FY26 budget process this week, with three work session meetings held Monday through Wednesday. The County Administrator is recommending an …
Florida Highway Patrol has tapped into a vast private surveillance network — performing hundreds of searches for license plates scanned by cameras controlled by the controversial surveillance …
As Florida Governor Ron DeSantis continues to use his political power to reshape the state university system, some lawmakers are saying enough. DeSantis has been stacking trustee …
Florida legislators are using budget negotiations to revisit substantive legislation related to education and health care that didn’t pass during the 2025 regular session.
Public records are providing new insights into a commissioner’s motion to direct county administration to negotiate the cancellation of a reimbursement agreement for a roundabout …
Tens of thousands of Suncoast homeowners are spending more money each year to pay off bonds tied to independent special districts than in property taxes toward their actual local governments.
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 …
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 …
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 …