Early voting is now open in Manatee County. Registered voters can cast their ballots  Monday, October 21, through Saturday, November 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. daily …

At Thursday's Manatee County Commission land use meeting, commissioners approved a small-scale comprehensive plan map, text amendment, and rezone for a controversial south county …

On Thursday, the Washington Post ran a feature story on Rubonia, one of the oldest communities in Manatee County. Journalists Annie Gowen and Emmanuel Felton interviewed …

The Palmetto City Commission, the Manatee County Commission, and the Manatee County School Board will be in session this week.  The Manatee County School Board and the …

Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday that authorities have started criminal proceedings against the owner of the bull terrier found abandoned and tied to a pole on Interstate 75 ahead of Hurricane …

The Florida House D71 race will see Democrat Adriaan DeVilliers challenge incumbent Republican Will Robinson. When Rep. Robinson was elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2018, we …

The Florida House District 72 race features Republican Bill Connerly and Democrat Lesa Miller. Republican Tommy Gregory, recently hired as President of State College of Florida, is vacating the …

The mayoral race for the City of Bradenton features incumbent Gene Brown and former City Councilman Bill Sanders. Brown was elected mayor in 2020 after being elected to the Bradenton City Council in …

BRADENTON — Libbie Bowers sat near the wreckage of her storage shed, deciding which of her belongings were salvageable. Some of Bowers’ possessions floated in the lake behind her house, …

Help is on the way for Manatee County residents seeking assistance in the wake of Hurricane Milton.    Understanding that many residents are in need due to Hurricane …

There are only two meetings of note on local government calendars this week as Manatee County and its cities focus on continuing recovery following Hurricane Milton. …

The League of Women Voters Manatee County will present "Florida Constitutional Amendments and County Referenda on the 2024 Ballot" on Wednesday, Oct. 16  at 6 p.m. at the South …

There are signals of success to be found on day three of post-Milton recovery in Manatee County.     Public Works crews have been hard at work repairing traffic …

Day two of post-Milton clean-up and recovery begins in Manatee County with a focus on debris and downed tree removal. With most of the damage from Milton related to the 100+ mph winds that …

Check out some of the local eateries that are open for business in the wake of Hurricane Milton.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, is issuing a crucial safety reminder to all residents: Stay clear of downed power lines and always treat them as if they are energized. Power lines that …

At least five people died in St. Lucie County after multiple tornadoes struck as Hurricane Milton slashed through Florida Wednesday night and Thursday morning, but Gov. Ron DeSantis said the storms …

In the wake of Hurricane Milton, Manatee County is strongly advising all residents to avoid entering damaged buildings and homes until they have been …

As Manatee County continues to assess the impact of Hurricane Milton, residents are urged to prioritize their health and well-being during recovery efforts. In addition to …

Manatee County officials gave their final pre-storm press conference from the Emergency Operations Center on Wednesday afternoon.