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Manatee County is seeking qualified applicants to fill two openings on its nine-member Tourist Development Council. The TDC makes recommendations to the Board of County …

Some GOP U.S. senators may be feeling uneasy about Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to serve as his Secretary of Defense, but Rick Scott isn’t one of them.

This Week in Local Government: 12/8/24

The Manatee County Commission and the Manatee County School Board will be in session for meetings this week.  …

President Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son from federal gun and tax crimes —and any other offenses over a nearly 11-year period — has drawn outrage from …

Manatee County residents who want to help protect land and water resources, preserve fish and wildlife habitat, and provide for passive recreation are invited to apply for five …

Cold Weather Shelter Available in Manatee County

Manatee County's Emergency Management Division has coordinated with The Salvation Army to open cold weather shelter space at its Manatee County location at 1204 14th St. W., …

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden Sunday night announced he has pardoned his son Hunter, a reversal in his long-standing pledge that he would not exert his executive authority to clear his son …

Beginning Sunday, Dec. 1, the Manatee County School District map will change to align with the Manatee County Commission District map …

The results are in! The 2024 general election has brought significant changes to the Manatee County Board of Commissioners. In this video, we introduce the newly elected board members, highlight …

This Week in Local Government: 12/1/24

It will be another slow week in local government, with only the Palmetto City Commission in session this week. 

Red Tide Status Update: 11/26/24

Over the past week, red tide was detected in 73 samples collected along Florida’s Gulf Coast, from Northwest and Southwest Florida. Bloom concentrations (>100,000 cells/liter) were …

President-elect Donald Trump’s pledge to get rid of the U.S. Department of Education will be far easier said than done. As Trump  seeks to redefine U.S. …

President-elect Donald Trump on Friday invited Russell Vought to once again run the White House budget office, though it wasn’t entirely clear how the role will mesh with the …

Manatee County Fair lovers can purchase deeply discounted tickets and wristbands during a four-day sale beginning Black Friday, Nov. 29. During this weekend's Black Friday sale …

County Reports Storm Debris Pick-up More than Halfway Complete

On Tuesday, commissioners received an update on the county’s ongoing debris removal operations and the estimated financial impact of damages and recovery following …

Red Tide Status Update: 11/22/24

Over the past week, red tide was detected in 65 samples collected from Florida’s Gulf Coast. Bloom concentrations (>100,000 cells/liter) …

DOH-Manatee Issues Red Tide Health Alerts for Two Bradenton Beach Locations

The Florida Department of Health in Manatee County has issued health alerts for the presence of red tide at the following two locations based on water samples taken on November …

Officials overseeing the state-backed homeowners’ insurer of last resort said reports it has the worst rate of paying claims were frustrating clickbait. Jay Adams, chief insurance officer …

Former Florida AG Pam Bondi gets Trump’s latest nod for attorney general

President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday evening he plans to nominate former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi as his newest pick for U.S. attorney general. Trump’s …

Red Tide Status Update: 11/20/24

Over the past week, red tide was detected in 125 samples collected from Northwest and Southwest Florida. Bloom concentrations (>100,000 cells/liter) were observed in 24 samples: one offshore …

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