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The City of Bradenton has reported a wastewater release that led to 450,000 gallons of partially treated wastewater being bypassed from the city’s reclamation facility …

Red Tide Status Update: 1/17/25

Over the past week, red tide was detected in 60 samples collected from Southwest Florida. Bloom concentrations (>100,000 cells/liter) were observed in 12 samples: two from Manatee County, one from …

Manatee County Government offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. There will be no solid waste collection on Monday. Collections …

On Thursday morning, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody would replace Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL), pending the incoming Secretary of …

Red Tide Status Update: 1/15/24

Over the past week, red tide  was detected in 98 samples collected from Southwest Florida. Bloom concentrations (>100,000 cells/liter) were observed in 20 samples: two from Hillsborough …

Former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn has filed an appeal with the Florida Supreme Court to hear his defamation case against Rick Wilson, the former Florida Republican strategist and …

Former Florida Attorney General Pamela Jo Bondi remained on a smooth path to confirmation for the top spot at the U.S. Justice Department after senators on Wednesday closed the …

This Week in Local Government: 1/19/25

It will be a fairly quiet week in local government with only the Manatee School Board and the Bradenton City Council in session this week. All local government sites will be closed …

Chief's Corner: Melanie Bevan, BPD

The School Speed Zone Camera Safety Program implementation began with two schools, Bradenton Christian School and Jessie P. Miller Elementary. Cameras at these locations …

Oneco's "Castle" Gets Facelift Ahead of Rezone Fight

The “castle” is a historic 1908 home on State Road 70 in the neighborhood known as “historic Oneco,” made famous by the Reasoner Family’s Royal Palm Nurseries, founded …

Manatee County Loosens ADU Regulations

Manatee County has officially adopted revised regulations for issuing building permits for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). The new rules eliminate the 750-foot size cap and end the …

Hours after Gov. Ron DeSantis called on the Florida Legislature to gather at the end of this month in a special legislative session to address immigration as well as issues regarding condominiums, …

A final report from former Department of Justice prosecutor Jack Smith contends that had President-elect Donald Trump not won in November, he would have been convicted on charges …

Last year, the Florida Legislature passed a law ( SB 7014 ) that  critics claimed would allow unethical conduct to continue unchecked. The measure banned both state and local ethics …

Manatee County Government has announced that Stephanie Garrison will fill the newly created role of Director of Government Relations. Garrison was confirmed for the position during …

Red Tide Status Report: 1/10/25

Over the past week, red tide was detected in 86 samples collected from the Gulf Coast of Florida. Bloom concentrations (>100,000 cells/liter) were observed in 22 samples: one from Manatee …

At one time, Tampa Bay lawmaker Mike Beltran appeared to have it made with a promising political career. …

Florida’s gubernatorial race is seeing movement with former Rep. Matt Gaetz openly discussing he’s considering the statewide run and Rep. Byron Donalds aligning himself with a leading …

LWV Manatee County Commission Notes: 1/8/25

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 …

This Week in Local Government: 1/12/25

This week the Manatee County Commission will be in session for a land use meeting on Tuesday. On Thursday, the Manatee County Planning Commission will convene...  …

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