Campaigns are in full swing with candidate messages reaching voters, but a new "voice" hopes it can reach local voters with its message about special interest influence ...
Republicans speaking during a concealed carry event on Tuesday, just days after a gunman attempted to kill their presidential nominee, insisted the party won’t change its …
Elections present voters with important choices. How will these local races affect you and your community? It’s a time to consider the issues that you care about and decide which candidate you …
Your voice matters more than ever, especially in state and local elections. In this video, we dive into why participating in these elections is crucial for shaping your community and influencing …
Donald Trump has named Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH) as his running mate. Vance, who had been highly critical of Trump, adopted the former president’s populist agenda in his 2022 …
The four Republicans vying to fill the FL House District 72 seat being vacated by Tommy Gregory recently squared off at the Manatee Performing Arts Center at a debate hosted by Manatee County's Tiger …
Additional details are bringing to light issues within Manatee County’s Code Enforcement Division and adding to concerns that a county commissioner may be …
Red tide was not observed in samples collected statewide over the past week. We continue to use satellite imagery (USF and NOAA NCCOS) to help track nearshore and offshore conditions. No reports …
The Florida Department of Transportation announced this week that language proclaiming the “Free State of Florida” has been placed on all welcome signs for motorists entering and …
SAVE FLORIDA HOME RULE was grateful that Governor DeSantis vetoed SB280 and left vacation rentals in the hands of local governments. However, the threat of losing local control via …
Join the League of Women Voters of Manatee County Candidate Forum for District 1 County Commissioner. Participants are Carol Ann Felts (R), Jen Hamey (NPA) and Glenn Pearson (D).
The federal trade watchdog on Tuesday released an interim report saying that sprawling health care conglomerates are driving out competition in the pharmacy sector and appear to be increasing prices …
BRADENTON — This week will be another quiet week among local governments. There are no meetings of note scheduled. Editor's Note: This Week in Local Government lists …
Local voters are probably very familiar with political advertising, from unsolicited text messages, oversized postcards, television ads, or ...
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has agreed to a draft Clean Water Act permit that will require more robust oversight of pollution from the Piney …
In Florida, final decisions are often made in the primary, yet in the last primary, only 31% of Manatee County voters voted, and the number has been as low as 28% in recent years.
New College Foundation Inc. announced this week that Manatee County Commission Chair Mike Rahn has been added to its Board of Directors for 2024-2025. The Foundation raises money to support …
The first major public opinion survey taken in Florida following last week’s presidential debate shows that 45% of all Floridians would like to see the Democratic party replace Joe Biden as the …
Red tide was not observed in samples collected statewide over the past week. We continue to use satellite imagery (USF and NOAA NCCOS) to help track nearshore and offshore conditions. No reports …
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointee to a state panel in charge of estimating the financial implications of the abortion-rights amendment that will be on the ballot in November is pushing the group to …