In 15 years of covering the Manatee County Commission, I don't know that I have ever witnessed anything as bizarre as District 1 Commissioner Carol Felts' performance Tuesday when the board was to …
Firefighting is inherently a hazardous profession. It exposes first responders to numerous dangers, such as extreme heat, toxic smoke, and intense physical and emotional strain. Yet beyond these …
Every summer brings the familiar joys of sunny weather, family barbecues, and beach vacations. But for Americans on the Gulf or Atlantic coasts, the daily weather forecast always comes with a …
America’s national parks welcome millions of visitors per year, some 331.9 million in 2024. And parks offer more than just scenery. The 63 American national parks are vital to conservation and …
On Tuesday, the Manatee County Commission will vote on an estimated $34 million proposal to purchase and renovate a Lakewood Ranch office complex where the county would move the bulk of its administrative operations, including nearly all those currently housed in the downtown Bradenton administrative building. If you’re surprised and even confused by the fact that you had not previously heard about any of this, join the club.
Although Palestine is a relatively small territory, it has historically been an ecologically rich area due to the abundant groundwater dispersed by sand wells throughout Gaza. More than 250 species …
“All right! You know what that sound means!” Mitch Maley exclaimed, as he does every week to kick off The Bradenton Times podcast. This week, though, I was fortunate enough to be sitting …
Two bills moving through this legislative session would shield owners of former phosphate mines from pollution liability, which will likely encourage development of that land and expose people and …
This week marks my 15th anniversary as Editor of The Bradenton Times. The milestone, which comes just a few months after turning 50, has given me the chance to reflect on a decade and a half during …
Microplastics are tiny plastic fragments that pollute oceans, rivers and the air. They’re now being linked to a serious public health threat known as antibiotic resistance. Scientists have …
Growing up as an avid reader, I loved trips with my mom to our local library. It also served as a community space where I attended many birthday parties and baby showers to celebrate our neighbors …
SB 1080 bill will harm Manatee County's ability to regain impact fees, paid by developers, that are appropriate for the roads, utilities, safety services, etc required for new developments. It makes …
This week, President Trump mused about the possibility of removing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Trump wants Powell to lower interest rates, hoping it will offset the higher prices caused by …
Environmental protection is not going to go away. Despite other pressures, the American people still care deeply about the quality of their environment. They care about air pollution, trash and noise …
I've previously alerted everyone about #SB1118 going through Tallahassee. It would essentially end the FDAB for rural lands. Fortunately, that bill looks to be dying (as it …
At the recent Sea Air Space conference near Washington, D.C., I heard Vice Admiral Andrew Tiongson, Commander of the Coast Guard’s Pacific Area, respond to a question about what a truly …
The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), enacted in 1974 under President Gerald Ford, established the first comprehensive framework for regulating and protecting America’s drinking water supply. …
Each year for Tax Day, my colleagues and I at the Institute for Policy Studies release a tax receipt so you can learn where your taxes are actually going. This year, you may be more …
In this week’s firehose news cycle, there was no shortage of subjects to write about: Trump’s tariff debacle, evidence to suggest that there was massive insider trading ahead of its …
When people think of wildlife, they often picture animals wandering in nature. However, in the past 15 years, scientists have found more animals moving into and thriving in cities—sometimes …