With DOGE cutting thousands of probationary employees from the IRS, Floridians may wonder if their tax refund will be delayed this year.
Trump pardoned 152 Floridians connected to the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, including Oath Keepers, Proud Boys and the “Lectern Guy.”
Two candidates for the Lakewood Ranch Community Development District tied with 584 votes each in the Nov. 5 election.
Mayor Gene Brown and Pamela Coachman have substantial leads in two Bradenton City Council races, unofficial results show.
After polls closed at 7 p.m., two Manatee County School Board candidates, Felton and Kennedy, have taken the lead, unofficial results show.
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The votes are in for Manatee County's 2024 primary elections, including the Board of County Commissioners. See the unofficial results.
Manatee County Democrats and Republicans can vote in U.S. Senate, Congress, school and county commission primary races on Tuesday, Aug. 20.
Iris Thomas Garcia is running for the Ward 5 seat on the Bradenton City Council. She faces one opponent in the race.
Perri Ann Parkman is running for the District 3 seat on the Manatee County School Board. She faces two opponents in the race.
Heather Felton is running for the District 1 seat on the Manatee County School Board. She faces two opponents in the race.
Diana Shoemaker is running for the District 3 seat on the Manatee County Commission. She faces three opponents in the race.
Jennifer L. Hamey is running for the District 1 seat on the Manatee County Commission. She faces three opponents in the race.
Tal Siddique is running for the District 3 seat on the Manatee County Commission. He faces three opponents in the race.
George Kruse is running for the District 7 at-large seat on the Manatee County Commission. He faces two opponents in the race.
Robert “Bob” McCann is running for the District 5 seat on the Manatee County Commission. He faces two opponents in the race.
Joseph Di Bartolomeo is running for the District 5 seat on the Manatee County Commission. He faces two opponents in the race.
The Sunshine Skyway Bridge won't light up in colors recognizing Pride month, Juneteenth and other awareness days, reports said.
FL Gov. DeSantis appointed James Satcher, the former District 1 commissioner, as the new Manatee County Supervisor of Elections.
Manatee County commissioners will discuss Tuesday how illegal immigration affects health care, schools, law enforcement, social services.
Manatee County Commission Chair Kevin Van Ostenbridge is accused of using a county-issued credit card to buy voter data, a report said.
FL residents could see paycheck interruptions, food assistance shortfalls if a federal short-term spending bill isn’t passed by Congress.
Charlie Bishop was named the Manatee County administrator after serving in the role on an interim basis since August.
The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners unanimously named Charlie Bishop as acting Manatee County administrator.
Raymond Turner was appointed by FL Gov. Ron DeSantis to replace Vanessa Baugh, who stepped down from the Manatee County Commission.
Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh said she will step down from her District 5 seat as of July 31, a report said.
One day after a shooting at the Tropicana plant, Manatee County commissioners approve law allowing county employees to carry guns at work.
Manatee County's largest one-day pet adoption and expo-style event, Adopt-A-Palooza, will feature more than 100 adoptable pets on May 13.
Two days after Vanessa Baugh was chosen to replace Kevin Van Ostenbridge as Manatee County Commission chair, he was reinstated.
Vanessa Baugh was named the new chair of the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners, replacing Kevin Van Ostenbridge.
Commissioners approved a “Second Amendment Sanctuary” designation for Manatee County in support of gun rights, reports said.
During a Florida House subcommittee meeting, Rep. Will Robinson was duped into reading fake names out loud during public testimony: Watch.
Manatee County will host a public information meeting Wednesday evening about plans for the proposed Parrish Community Park.
Manatee County will share information, answer questions about proposed Lena Road improvements at a public meeting Thursday.
Manatee County commissioners directed staff to start the bidding process for the management of the Coquina Beach Market for the 2023 season.
Commissioners asked the county administrator to draft a resolution to establish Manatee County as a “gun sanctuary,” reports said.
Residents are invited to learn more about roadway improvements planned for the 75th Street corridor during a community meeting on Saturday.
Scott Hopes resigned from his position as Manatee County administrator rather than have his contract terminated, reports said.