A new report identified fecal contamination issues at Palma Sola that made the beach potentially unsafe for swimming multiple ...

The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of four people after allegedly stealing a man’s car using his own ...

It’s a rainy summer day at Gamble Creek Farms, and Ed Chiles wants to talk about soil. Chiles, the son of former Gov. Lawton Chiles, is one of Manatee County’s most notable restaurateurs. He opened ...

Floridians are used to waiting for sales tax holidays to stock up on emergency supplies, but that all changes on August 1st.

Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed all state appropriations Manatee County sought in state budget, as George Kruse criticizes state ...

"Cooley" the manatee was found severely entangled in a fishing line, and it took multiple agencies and days to help her ...

The Florida Department of Education released the 2024-25 School Grades and School Improvement Ratings, with Sarasota County ...

Venice had a moniker for its championship teams. This one was “Originals.” The cry during the season came from the movie “300 ...

Cooley the manatee was entangled in fishing line, a common issue, but was saved by multiple groups in the Florida Keys.

Ron DeSantis vetoed the four appropriation requests that Manatee County commissioners supported in the state’s fiscal year 2025-26 budget June 30.  Commissioner Jason Bearden called the vetoes ...

Manatee County earns highest-ever “B” district grade from the state, with record A-rated schools, gains in science, and 86% graduation rate for 2025.

A popular fast-casual restaurant has expansion plans in Manatee County. Recent paperwork filed with Manatee County ...