A statewide grand jury didn’t find evidence that COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers broke federal or state laws when making and distributing the shots, according to a report published Tuesday.
In the wake of the Radioactive Roads bill passed by the Florida State Legislature and signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis in 2023, there are two projects that the Center of Biological Diversity …
On Tuesday, Jan. 6, the Manatee County Commission will be in session for the first special meeting of the year. The meeting will cover several topics for discussion …
Over the past week, red tide was detected in 54 samples collected from Florida’s Gulf Coast. Bloom concentrations (>100,000 cells/liter) were observed in nine samples: three from and …
AARP Tax-Aide sites in Manatee County provide free tax preparation for low and moderate-income taxpayers. All taxes are prepared by IRS-certified volunteer tax preparers and filed electronically …
Manatee Memorial Hospital has announced the first baby's arrival in the New Year. The proud parents, Jessica Zamudio and Eduardo Paz welcomed their newborn into the world on New …
It will be a busy week in local government with swearing-in ceremonies scheduled for the City of Bradenton and for the Manatee Supervisor of Elections. The Palmetto City …
After nearly a week of searching for a suspect in the hit-and-run death of an 81-year-old St. Helena, California, woman this summer, police found and arrested a man with the help of license …
Boaters and water enthusiasts can rejoice as Manatee County has reopened boat ramps affected by recent storms. The Capt. Scott Moore (formerly Coquina North) and Coquina South …
There are no local government meetings scheduled this week. All local governments will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. …
President Joe Biden commuted the sentences on Monday of 37 death row inmates, citing his conscience as a force behind the decision. He also left the death sentences unchanged for three men charged …
The U.S. House Ethics Committee’s report on former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, a product of years of investigation, alleges “substantial evidence” the former congressman paid for sex …
Over the past week, red tide was detected in 99 samples collected from the Gulf Coast of Florida. Bloom concentrations (>100,000 cells/liter) were observed in seven samples: one from Hillsborough …
This week, the Manatee County Government announced the new appointees to leadership positions within the Utilities Department. The announcement comes just months after …
The League of Women Voters of Manatee County Education Issues Committee observes the Manatee County School Board meetings for items of interest to citizens and the League and notes adherence, or lack …
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 …
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas from Manatee County Government. Manatee County offices will be closed on the following days:
Over the past week, red tide was detected in 65 samples collected from Florida's Gulf and Atlantic coasts. Bloom concentrations (>100,000 cells/liter) were observed in eight samples: one from …
Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat will deliver the keynote address to open the 13th annual St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. The keynote speech on diplomacy and …
Another year has passed, and we are thrilled to share the results of our enterococci monitoring program. Between October 1, 2023, and September 30, 2024, we conducted weekly sampling at 11 popular …