ElectionsManatee County Commission candidates take personal swings at District 2 debateAt times, the District 2 candidates drifted away from the questions asked and lobbed personal attacks instead.July 8, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Palmetto woman dies after boat crash into mangroves in Manatee County, FWC saysJuly 8, 2026 at 3:30 PM
‘Questionable.’ DeSantis criticizes Manatee County spending in DOGE audit updateJuly 7, 2026 at 5:50 AM
Manatee County Commission candidates take personal swings at District 2 debateJuly 8, 2026 at 11:30 AM
National PoliticsTrump made tens of millions from his Miami and Palm Beach properties. Here’s howUpdated July 8, 2026 at 6:33 AM
State PoliticsFederal court deals blow to Florida’s ‘Stop WOKE’ education law on race, genderUpdated July 7, 2026 at 4:36 PM
State PoliticsFlorida’s Children and Families secretary resigns, touts Hope Florida in letterUpdated July 7, 2026 at 4:34 PM
State PoliticsDetails about arrest of Andrew Gillum, who barely lost race for Florida governorUpdated July 7, 2026 at 12:49 PM
State PoliticsThey gave James Uthmeier’s campaign $25,000. Then his office stepped in to helpUpdated July 7, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Politics & Government‘Questionable.’ DeSantis criticizes Manatee County spending in DOGE audit updateJuly 7, 2026 at 5:50 AM
State PoliticsFlorida GOP moves on as DeSantis withholds his endorsement in governor’s raceUpdated July 7, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Politics & GovernmentDeSantis unveils replica of Philadelphia Liberty BellUpdated July 6, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Politics & GovernmentCommission chair seeks to return $2.5 million to Manatee County SchoolsJuly 5, 2026 at 5:50 AM
State PoliticsAirbnb gives $1 million to Byron Donalds as rentals remain a Suncoast flashpointJuly 4, 2026 at 5:50 AM
LocalA ‘tournament-level’ sports complex is coming to Manatee County. What to knowUpdated July 2, 2026 at 9:06 AM
Politics & GovernmentDoes Florida owe Manatee County for Piney Point cleanup? What officials sayJuly 2, 2026 at 5:50 AM
State PoliticsTexas makes the Bible required reading in public schools. Is Florida next?July 1, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Politics & GovernmentSchool tax fix set to become law highlights different local approaches, outcomesJuly 1, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Politics & GovernmentCandidates for the Manatee County Commission primaryUpdated July 1, 2026 at 11:05 AM
Local‘Tremendous achievement.’ New College celebrates after acquiring USFSM campusJuly 1, 2026 at 5:50 AM
LocalDeSantis OKs $137 million for Manatee in Florida budget. See what made the cutJuly 1, 2026 at 5:50 AM
LocalManatee County residents comment on proposed short-term rental ordinanceUpdated June 30, 2026 at 12:08 PM
LocalManatee pitches regulations to clamp down on ‘disruptive’ short-term rentalsJune 30, 2026 at 5:50 AM
State PoliticsWhy Gov. DeSantis now says he won’t campaign for property tax planUpdated June 29, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Local‘Very beneficial.’ Why Gov. DeSantis says New College should get USFSM’s campusJune 26, 2026 at 1:04 PM
