Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier sent a letter to law enforcement Wednesday stating that he won’t stop them from enforcing a temporarily blocked state immigration law that led to the …
It will be a fairly quiet week in local government. This week, the Manatee County School Board will be in session for a regular board meeting on Tuesday and a workshop meeting on …
Local government officials who believe in the power of Community Redevelopment Agencies (CRAs) to revitalize blighted areas will be able to continue to create those special districts under an amended …
Due to continued hot and dry weather, the Manatee County Commission is imposing a ban on all outdoor burning and the use and discharge of fireworks and sparklers in the county, effective immediately …
Red Tide was detected at background concentrations in one sample from Northwest Florida. We continue to examine chlorophyll satellite imagery (USF, NOAA NCCOS) and conditions appear clear, …
Manatee School for the Arts has launched a major solar initiative that will implement solar as the primary power source for its entire campus. The school is partnering with Tampa Bay Solar for what …
A Stand Up For USF Sarasota Manatee event will be held on Thursday, April 24, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Anna Maria Oyster Bar Landside (6906 14th St., Bradenton, Florida). The purpose of the event is to …
Joe Gruters’ close alliance with President Donald Trump continues to pay dividends for the Sarasota Republican state senator. Gruters will serve on the “revamped” Homeland …
Juan Carlos Lopez-Gomez held his mother in a tight embrace and wept following his release from the Leon County Jail Thursday evening, where the U.S. citizen was held after his arrest for illegally …
The former director of marketing for New College of Florida was arrested in Manatee County this week and charged with a third-degree felony for “exposure of sexual organs after …
There used to be a TV game show called “To Tell the Truth.” It ran from 1956 to 1968, then was revived in syndication in the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s. Then, because network TV …
Twenty-year-old Pheonix Ikner, a current FSU student and son of a Leon County sheriff's deputy, is the suspect in custody. Ikner was shot by responding officers and is currently hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries …
This week, the Palmetto City Commission will be in session for meetings on Monday, and the Bradenton City Council will convene for a meeting on Wednesday. …
After completing its review, the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) has issued the requested ERP major permit modification for the development site commonly known …
The Manatee Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has earmarked $5.6 million for a catalytic loan to help develop 156 affordable housing units in Bradenton. In December 2024, the …
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday during a press conference in Kissimmee that Florida could handle emergencies without federal funds but still believes the federal government will grant states money to …
Florida lawmakers should prepare to educate the public about advancements in nuclear safety to build public confidence about attempting to bring more nuclear power back to the state.
Manatee County is still grappling with the fallout from major development decisions made in April 2024. In this episode of The Big Picture Manatee, we uncover ongoing issues with dust control and …
The Manatee County School District recently announced two upcoming career fairs. At each fair, candidates looking to make a difference in our community will be able to view a variety …
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.