A New College of Florida professor was abruptly fired this month under a controversial state law that limits public universities from employing people from so-called “countries of …
Several City of Bradenton residents await the anticipated second hearings for three application requests by the Westminster Communities of Florida yet to be scheduled before the …
Since the overhaul of New College of Florida in 2023, Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’s administration is now moving toward a potential expansion for the tiny public liberal arts college in …
On Thursday, the Manatee County Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend reversing an amendment to the wetland protection policy, which will next go to the Manatee County …
Manatee County Commissioners approved revisions that will expand county requirements concerning dust control at large development project sites. The expanded rules come more than a …
A recent investigative report published by the Herald-Tribune reveals that Bradenton Police Chief Melanie Bevan backed into a woman and her 4-year-old daughter while driving an …
On Tuesday, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office announced that detectives from the Special Investigations Division arrested a local drug dealer and seized over $1.7 million …
In its effort to address stormwater maintenance and canal system clearance, Manatee County is allocating nearly $2 million toward completing the project ahead of the official start of …
At Thursday’s Manatee County Planning Commission meeting, staff will present the proposed policy to meet the BOCC’s directive to restore wetland protection policies …
At Tuesday's Manatee County Commission meeting, board chair George Kruse initiated a conversation on reimagining the planning commission—an advisory board that makes non-binding …
A new analysis of potential budget cuts for safety net programs such as Medicaid and in food aid provided to low-income families says the impact could be crushing and far-reaching in Florida and …
The Republican Party of Florida announced last week that it was taking action to remove the Manatee State Republican Committeeman and Committeewoman elects and replace them …
Border czar Tom Homan and Gov. Ron DeSantis scolded the Republican-controlled Congress during a roundtable discussion Thursday, accusing lawmakers of failing to solidify President Donald …
BRADENTON — Site preparations for a development called SeaFlower that is planned at the southwest corner of Cortez Road and 75th Street West have generated a litany of complaints from nearby …
For the third year in a row, Florida lawmakers have begun debating a proposal to regulate THC-derived hemp products, which have evolved into a multibillion-dollar industry in the Sunshine State.
Could a recent Florida transplant who was charged with beating up cops during the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot really have a shot at defeating Ashley Moody in the race for U.S. Senate in 2026?
Florida lawmakers convened at the Florida Capitol for the regular legislative session on March 4. Numerous bills have been introduced in this session touching on varying issues from …
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has been added to a program discussing immigration policy scheduled for next week at New College of Florida in Sarasota. Tom Homan, President Trump’s border czar, …
Florida lawmakers voted to take a proposed phone ban in school another step forward on Tuesday. The House Education Administration Subcommittee unanimously supported Rep. Demi …
Commissioners listened to heartfelt testimonies during a land use public hearing on Thursday that concluded with board approval for an addiction recovery facility to continue …