As Florida Governor Ron DeSantis continues to use his political power to reshape the state university system, some lawmakers are saying enough. DeSantis has been stacking trustee …
Florida legislators are using budget negotiations to revisit substantive legislation related to education and health care that didn’t pass during the 2025 regular session.
Public records are providing new insights into a commissioner’s motion to direct county administration to negotiate the cancellation of a reimbursement agreement for a roundabout …
Tens of thousands of Suncoast homeowners are spending more money each year to pay off bonds tied to independent special districts than in property taxes toward their actual local governments.
Two former top finance officers at the New College Foundation say they were ousted in 2023 after pushing back against college administrators who sought to use donor-restricted funds to cover …
Following the exploratory phase of his campaign this spring, David Jolly says he’s ready to go and has officially entered the Democratic primary for governor of Florida. He acknowledges the …
A 28-year-old Manatee County School District middle school teacher was arrested on Monday, June 2, after turning herself in to authorities. Arrest warrants were issued for Oliver …
During a BOCC meeting on Tuesday, commissioners voted to approve the adoption of a county ordinance that will prohibit the opening of any new retail pet stores within Manatee …
The state’s budget expires in 27 days and legislators are back in town to make sure there’s a spending plan in place on July 1 to avoid a government shutdown. Leadership unveiled …
Ward 3 Bradenton City Councilman Josh Cramer has been selected as the next Chief of the Bradenton Police Department. He is scheduled to be sworn in as police chief on July 8, …
The “free kill” repeal bill has been killed. Gov. Ron DeSantis stuck to his promise and on Thursday vetoed legislation that would have eliminated a bar against parents of adult …
A $67 million Medicaid settlement deal at the center of a criminal investigation reaching the top levels of the DeSantis Administration was struck without any oversight from the state’s Chief …
Byron Donalds says “job one” for him if elected governor of Florida next year would be the repeal two provisions of the gun-safety package passed by the Florida Legislature following the …
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a law Wednesday bringing harsher penalties and restrictions for owners of dogs that severely injure or kill people. The bill, known as the “ Pam Rock Act ,” …
Manatee County Government offices will be closed Monday, May 26, 2025, to commemorate Memorial Day. As part of the County’s commemoration, a special event will take place …
On Thursday, the Manatee County Commission held its first required hearing for a proposed measure to implement impact fee increases. Though the required public hearing …
A footnote in a budget bill U.S. House Republicans are trying to pass before Memorial Day is the first major signal for how Congress may address artificial intelligence legislation, as they seek to …
As more new special development districts break ground across the Suncoast, area officials warn they could mean higher tax bills and traffic congestion for those buying into these communities.
Florida has banned fluoride from its water supply. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed ( SB 700 ) into law Thursday making Florida the second state (after Utah) in the country to ban municipalities from …
First Lady Casey DeSantis on Wednesday denounced the criticism about her Hope Florida charity program in her harshest terms to date, while maintaining that she remains open about a potential run next …