Manatee County commissioners are considering a $23.5 million land purchase in Lakewood Ranch to relocate services from the current downtown Bradenton administrative building. The county earmarked ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A section of US-19 in Manatee County was dedicated to a fallen soldier. US-19 between Palm View Road and Terra Ceia Road was dedicated to Army Specialist Nicholas ...

Manatee County commissioners are split on proposals to regulate short-term vacation rentals. While some commissioners support the regulations for safety and uniformity, others express concern ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Last year’s storms did significant damage to Manatee County’s drainage system and canals. Manatee County is ramping up efforts to clean its drainage systems after last ...

Manatee County commissioners approved a $9.5 million land purchase for use as flood and wetlands impact mitigation associated with expansion plans for Golf Course Road. The 95-acre property ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — In a decisive 5-1 vote, Manatee County commissioners have opted not to reintroduce fluoride into the county's public water supply, closing the chapter on a debate that has ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — A fifth-grade teacher at B.D. Gullett Elementary School in Manatee County has resigned after serious allegations of misconduct involving an 11-year-old student.

Manatee County officials are considering charging residents a new stormwater fee to reduce widespread flooding issues. The fee would add millions to the budget for cleaning canals and waterways ...

Former Manatee County Administrator Scott Hopes is facing additional charges 14 months after State Attorney Ed Brodsky initially filed three felony charges for notary fraud, grand theft and ...

There were fewer Manatee County home sales in March year-over-year, according to the latest Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee’s housing market report. Single-family homes saw an 8.5% ...