Changes to trash service in unincorporated Manatee County will take effect in less than ten weeks, and one change that’s drawn significant public attention is the switch from ...

Hurricane Erin intensified into a "catastrophic" Category 5 storm Saturday morning. The National Hurricane Center expects the storm to double or triple in size by the middle of the ...

Allen Langford, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. A lifelong resident of … ...

Mellisa Lillian Brennan (Roberts), 61, passed away on August 1, 2025. Born and raised in Ocala, Florida, on March 26, 1964, Mellisa's life … ...

Seth Hernandez is getting used to being in Bradenton. Back on July 26, Hernandez became professional property of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Officially, the Corona High School pitching standout in ...

After 28 years of at the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Matt Walsh now heads the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice. Walsh began his career at the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. He joined ...

Florida cities and counties line up to defy new pro-developer state law SB 180 ties their hands so they’re up in arms, ready to sue and urging a repeal ...

Jay Collins, a Florida Senator and former Green Beret, has been selected by Ron DeSantis as his next Lieutenant Governor. Collins succeeds Jeanette Nuñez, who stepped down earlier this year to … ...

The School Board of Manatee County has selected Dr. Laurie Breslin  and  Dr. Misty Mathis to advance as finalists in the search for the District’s next ...

Patricia Ann Sturgis 64, of Bradenton, FL transitioned on August 3, 2025. Visitation will be held 6PM-8PM Friday, August 15, ...

Like a lot of you, I’m a sucker for movies about scrappy underdogs who somehow thrash their way to triumph. “The Bad News Bears,” “The Replacements,” even “Dodgeball: A True Underdog … ...

As summer winds down and students head back to school, I want to wish all of the families, teachers, and staff a safe and successful year ahead. Education is at the heart of a strong community, and … ...