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

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

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

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

Melody Reedy is one of several Manatee County residents to hold up signs during the land use meeting Oct. 5, 2023 in an ...

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

As the County Commission tackles an affordable housing crisis, anew study and some success in Manatee County show a path ...

Bay Area Legal Services is a nonprofit, public interest law firm that provides civil legal assistance to low-income residents and veterans across the Tampa Bay region. These clinics will provide ...

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.

The largest snook, 43 inches, was also won with a tiebreaker by Team Richardson Stinton Roofing. The smallest snook, needing ...

In the first two weeks of service, about 200 online reports were filed through the Manatee County Sheriff's Office website.