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 …
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 , …
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 …
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.
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 …
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.
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 …
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, …
The Manatee County District 1 race features three candidates who we feel confident would be qualified and competent commissioners if elected. Carol Anne Felts scored the most impressive upset of …
Greetings, fellow voters in Manatee County. Rich Tatem here, your school board member in District 5. The purpose of my words today is to ask for your vote to renew the one-mil school property tax. …
Since the start of her political career, Kamala Harris has repeatedly proven her commitment to a wide variety of ecological matters. While she’s taken a broad stance on climate change and other …
Manatee County Government deserves kudos for its efforts to radically improve communications following a relatively poor performance during Hurricane Debby. Those efforts paid off during Hurricane …
Funding cuts in Florida’s 2024-25 budget will make it difficult for the Florida Department of Environmental Protect (FDEP) will lead to less oversight of polluters and a rollback of …