Due to the impending weather impacts of Tropical Storm Helene, Manatee County has issued an evacuation notice for any residents living in the Level A evacuation zone and anyone living in mobile or …

As of Tuesday morning, a low-pressure system, Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine, has the potential to turn into a catastrophic hurricane by Thursday. Tropical Storm Helene formed in the Caribbean …

The University of Florida dropped one position to No. 7 among the nation’s public universities—its second consecutive decline—and dropped two spots to No. 30 …

There will be six potential state constitutional amendments decided on November's ballot. Two were proposed by citizen initiatives, while the state legislature is bringing forward four.

This November Manatee County voters will decide whether to approve an additional 1% tourist development tax levy on short-term rentals. County officials are concerned …

A five-year plan relying on hundreds of millions in state funding at New College of Florida, which already spends more per student than any other public university in Florida, drew concern from at …

In this video, we dive into the aftermath of the 2024 Manatee County primary elections. From unexpected results to critical wins and losses, we analyze how these outcomes will impact local politics …

This week Manatee County Government said goodbye to a 20-year employee and in three weeks an additional official will also serve their last day with the organization. Both …

After an August primary choc full of landslide upsets, Manatee County voters will decide several key races on the November ballot. In the Manatee County Commission District 1 race, grassroots …

At Thursday's Manatee Planning Commission meeting, commissioners voted 3-2 to recommend approval of a map and text amendment/rezone from RES-6 to RES-9, limited to a maximum density …

Rick Scott said Wednesday that, if he were Donald Trump, he would do “as many debates as possible” against Kamala Harris. But when asked whether he’ll commit to at least one …

After receiving numerous grievance complaints regarding the Manatee County Republican Executive Committee, the Republican Party of Florida voted to suspend the political party …

Plans for a future Home Depot Store at the intersection of Rangeland Parkway and Lorraine Road in East County will not move forward, says a representative of the …

At Tuesday's land use meeting, Manatee County Commissioners approved the purchase of a Cortez seafood restaurant and marina for use as a county boat ramp.

In the aftermath of Tropical Storm Debby, the City of Bradenton Water Reclamation Facility continues to bypass its filters, resulting in an ongoing discharge of partially treated …

In the non-partisan Bradenton City Council Ward 5 race, Iris Thomas Garcia challenges first-term incumbent Pam Coachman. Coachman won an 8-point victory over Keenan Wooten in …

Former Bradenton City Councilman Bill Sanders will challenge incumbent Mayor Gene Brown in November’s non-partisan mayoral race. The race is shaping up to be the most …

With primary elections closed, candidates and voters in Manatee County turn toward the November General Election. Republican and Democrat candidates will face off in three Florida House District …

After winning their primary races for Florida’s 16th Congressional District Republican Congressman Vern Buchanan and Democratic challenger Jan Schneider will advance to the general election. …

Incumbent Republican Senator Rick Scott will face multiple challengers on the November ballot, but his chief competition will come from Democrat Debbie Mucarsel-Powell. Scott, …