President-elect Donald Trump has selected U.S. House Republican Rep. Mike Waltz for the role of national security adviser, making him the second GOP lawmaker Trump has plucked from …
On Tuesday, the School District of Manatee County announced its Principal of the Year and Assistant Principal of the Year.
Yes, this is going to be another article about the devastating impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. But it is also a story about the upcoming season of gratitude. Three communities within …
During a Thursday land use meeting, the Manatee County Commission approved a contract for the sale of the old Bradenton City Hall property located at 500 15th Street West …
Manatee County Commissioners voted to release 10 acres of conservation easement to Benderson Development during a land use meeting on Nov. 7. Local environmentalists opposed the …
While the constitutional amendments on recreational cannabis and abortion rights both received strong support on Election Day, getting 56% and 57%, respectively, they both failed to become law …
Six proposed state constitutional amendments were on Florida voters’ General Election ballots this year, and voters approved two of the measures. Constitutional amendments require 60 percent …
Manatee County voters cast their ballots to approve two proposed local referenda on Tuesday. The measures needed at least 60 percent approval to pass. Optional School Board Millage …
Former teacher Manatee County School Board member Charlie Kennedy and longtime educator Heather Felton easily won non-partisan school board runoffs on Tuesday. Both …
When the new board is seated this month, the Manatee County Commission will include three new faces. In the Manatee County Commission District 1 race, community activist …
On Election Day, you cannot drop-off a completed Vote-By-Mail (VBM) ballot at your precinct, BUT you can drop it off at the Supervisor of Elections (SOE) office at 600 301 Blvd W, Bradenton, FL …
This week Manatee County Government shared on its social media accounts that it had finalized a $140 million line of credit with Wells Fargo to fund various infrastructure projects. …
There is so much misinformation being disseminated about Amendment 4. Much of the advertising with misleading or false information is coming from our state government, using taxpayers dollars to …
Scott Hopes's case management hearing has been rescheduled to Jan. 30, 2025. The former Manatee County Administrator is accused of submitting incorrect timecards in 2021 and …
Early voting in Manatee County will remain open through Saturday, November 2. Registered voters can cast their ballots from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. daily at any of the following …
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, the Democratic candidate running against Republican U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, said Monday that Floridians confused about the abortion-rights amendment should talk to their doctors …
Manatee County Commissioners voted 4-2 to approve a revised general development plan for approximately 55 acres at the corner of Mulholland and Fort Hamer Roads in Parrish despite …
With Floridians now actively voting on the proposed constitutional amendment to legalize recreational cannabis for adults 21 and older, Gov. Ron DeSantis made a direct appeal to weed enthusiasts on …
On Tuesday, Manatee County Commissioners unanimously approved the adoption of an ordinance that will provide county officials with the ability to regulate and inspect local pet …
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 …