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.

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

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

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 ...

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

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

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.