Judith Ann "Judy" Dobbins, 84, of Bradenton FL and formerly of Valparaiso IN, died August 3 after a short illness. Ms. Dobbins was a retired nurse ...

Mary T. Kline, 88, formerly of Bradenton, FL, passed away at the Hospital of Central Connecticut on August 3, 2025. She was the daughter of Anthony and Mamie (Pennachio) Colangelo and the beloved ...

Tampa Bay-area Democratic state Sen. Darryl Rouson says he is open-minded about whether he’ll try to stay in the Florida Legislature next year by making a run for a Florida House seat. Rouson, who ...

A Florida Republican state committeewoman who is the reigning Miss United States has filed a restraining order against Congressman Cory Mills (R-FL) after reporting him to ...

The family of Sharon Baker Aucar, 74, of Ellenton, FL sadly announces her passing on August 1, 2025. Sharon passed away ...

The Florida Legislature appears to be on board with Gov. Ron DeSantis stated desire to convene a mid-decade redistricting process this year. House Speaker Daniel Perez announced on Thursday that … ...

Over the past week, red tide   was not observed in samples collected statewide. We continue to use satellite imagery (USF and NOAA NCCOS) to help track nearshore and offshore … ...

A nonprofit smart growth advocacy organization, 1000 Friends of Florida, is the latest entity calling for the Florida Legislature to repeal portions of a new law designed to expedite post-disaster ...

An employee at the Everglades ICE detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz" has described the conditions as "inhumane." Meanwhile, a federal judge sided with conservation groups … ...

During the first BOCC meeting after summer recess on Manatee County Commissioners appointed five individuals to serve on a ...

During a Budget Reconciliation/Approval of Tentative Millage Rate meeting on Manatee County Commissioners voted 5-1 to hold the general millage rate steady ahead of upcoming TRIM ...

This weekend, Art Walk returns to Bradenton's Village of the Arts for a “We LOVE Locals” themed Art Walk and market. Support ...