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Piney Point is currently on track for closure by 2026. The long-term plan involves stabilizing the site, and then the priority should be for it to be permanently sealed and never used again. This …

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) intends to issue a modified NPDES permit to Ocean Era, LLC (current permit number FL0A00001). The draft modified NPDES permit authorizes the discharge of …

According to the S&P Global Motility Forecast, EV sales have surged so substantially over the past two decades that about 50 percent of the vehicles on the road by 2040 are projected to be …

Holmes Beach Needs to Keep Mayor Judy!

We do not cover island races and rarely cover island issues because AMI's unique economic ecosystem allows it to support multiple independent publications that do good work. Joe Hendricks of the AMI …

Radioactive Roads Comment Period Open through Nov. 8

The EPA recently approved a demonstration project that uses phosphogypsum in road construction. The public comment period on the project is through Nov. 8th.  Comments can be submitted …

A large percentage of our food packaging contains toxic Food Contact Chemicals (FCCs), which are chemicals that come into contact with foods during manufacturing, packaging or transportation. Notable …

Climate change can't be ignored this election

Roswell, New Mexico, isn’t the kind of place you’d expect to find underwater, but that’s exactly what happened this October. Record-breaking rains overwhelmed the desert town , …

Pay No Attention to the Man Behind the Curtain

On Tuesday, outgoing Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge made a surprise motion in the closing minutes of the Manatee County Commission meeting to fire County Attorney Pamela D'Agostino. Many people …

Frankie Howze Elementary!

The Manatee County School Board will soon name a new K-8 school in east county and is currently soliciting input from citizens. One option stands tall above the rest: "the Mother of …

On November 5 , Manatee County voters will have an opportunity to deeply impact future generations by voting yes   for the renewal of the 1-mill tax referendum to support our public schools.

EarthTalk: Electric School Buses

Over 21 million children ride the school bus each day, making student transportation the largest U.S. mass transit system. Some 90 percent of these buses run on diesel, a known carcinogen with …

November Can’t Come Soon Enough

At Tuesday’s meeting, the soon-to-be-replaced majority on the Manatee County Commission demonstrated yet again why voters are sick of their schtick and kicking incumbents to the curb.

Florida: Paradise Lost?

After Hurricane Milton, Floridians across the state are only starting to pick up the pieces and take the first steps on what is sure to be a long road to recovery. In the wake of devastating …

The growing awareness of sustainability is influencing various industries, including those making musical instruments. Many are increasingly adopting eco-friendly practices to minimize their …

Perhaps you’re wondering what’s been going on at New College of Florida. The venal idiots Ron DeSantis put in charge of that once-renowned institution have: Run off nearly 40% …

The Manatee County Commission District 5 race will feature Republican Robert McCann and NPA candidate Joseph Di Bartolomeo. Dr. McCann won an impressive grassroots victory over …

The Manatee County School Board D3 race will feature former school board member Charlie Kennedy and political newcomer Jonathan Lynch in a non-partisan runoff. Kennedy nearly won an outright …

The Manatee County Commission D7 race features incumbent Republican George Kruse against Democratic challenger Sari Lindroos-Valimaki. D7 is an “at-large” seat, meaning it is contested …

Summer may be over but the heat still lingers in much of the U.S. and elsewhere. As such, the need to keep pets safe becomes an increasing concern. Heat poses great risks to animals, especially those …

Race Analysis: Bradenton City Council Ward 5

The non-partisan Bradenton City Council Ward 5 race sees newcomer Iris Thomas Garcia challenging first-term incumbent Pam Coachman. Coachman won an 8-point victory over Keenan Wooten in 2020, …

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