The League of Women Voters of Manatee County Education Issues Committee observes the Manatee County School Board meetings for items of interest to citizens and the League and notes adherence, or lack ...

This week, the House Oversight Committee released an additional 22,000 pages of records related to financier/sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein that contained many emails pertaining to Donald Trump. … ...

Though Congress ended the record-setting federal government shutdown, many questions remain for states that were already wading through seismic federal changes. One major uncertainty: whether and how ...

This week, the Palmetto City Commission will hold a workshop and regular meeting on Monday. The Manatee County Commission and ...

October 7, 2025 Ellenton Emblem Richard James Carrie, passed away on October 7, 2025, in Ellenton, Florida. He was born on ...

Although it’s all around us, most people in Florida never think about where their water comes from. They turn on the faucet, a clear liquid flows out, and that’s all they care about. But … ...

Alex Rodriguez Silva moved into his family’s dream home in Hialeah three years ago. In August, he handed the keys to the new owners and packed his family’s belongings … ...

On Friday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to eliminate his tariffs on a broad range of commodities, including beef, coffee, and some fruits. The move follows a … ...

The community showed up and showed out; the atmosphere was electric. At no point in time did anyone whisper or shout, ‘What a waste of money. ’ This project supports the people of Manatee County with ...

Congratulations, Drake Corbino. On Tuesday, in the cafeteria at Pirate City, the news traveled quickly. Bradenton Marauders’ general manager Craig Warzecha gave the official announcement … ...

Democratic lawmakers in each chamber of the Florida Legisature have re-introduced a bill that would establish a protocol allowing schools to search for students with autism who wander off. The bills ...

Dissecting the annual property tax bill - part of which Governor DeSantis wants to eliminate (County, but not school taxes) is always a tedious process best left to those who enjoy stuff like weeding ...