County Administrator Charlie Bishop is preparing for possible revenue cuts from the millage and property taxes.

A cruise port could be devastating for wildlife, water quality and businesses that depend on a healthy environment, opponents ...

The plan is stoking concerns over the balance between business and conservation in Manatee County, where wetlands are ...

BRADENTON, Fla. — A Citrus County woman was arrested Wednesday night after being accused of shooting and killing one ex-husband, and potentially another, Manatee County Sheriff’s officials said.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is proposing boat speed changes in manatee zones along the Indian River Lagoon. Check out where.

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – Parts of the Bay area will have Election Day races Tuesday, most notably the city of Lakeland. The Lakeland mayor’s spot, along with two commission seats, will be determined on ...

Commissioners in Manatee County authorized up to $2 million to preserve Thundercloud Ranch and Mossy Island Ranch.

Florida won’t be getting hit with massive blankets of snow and ice like the rest of the U.S., but even frosty windshields and a few flurries can feel like Antarctica to people with permanent ...

Manatee County commissioners voted unanimously to authorize county staff to “speak with the EDC, engage with them in ...