Manatee County leaders voted this week to expand a local nature preserve with the purchase of 13 acres of island property near the mouth of the Braden River. The $41,500 land buy will add a missin ...

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 ...

There’s an effort underway in Manatee County to clear 204 miles of stormwater canals and creeks of debris before another hurricane could impact the area. Kimberly Kuizon reports. Donald Trump ...

As development booms in Manatee County, leaders want to start charging builders millions more to pay for issues caused by growth. At a recent meeting, commissioners reviewed a plan to raise impact ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Manatee County wants residents to plan ahead this storm season and is increasing accessibility to a valuable resource. There are now sandbag locations open around the ...

Two sections of State Road 70 in eastern Manatee County are being widened to alleviate traffic congestion. The projects include adding roundabouts, shared-use paths, drainage systems, and other ...

The White House on Thursday released its long-awaited “Make America Healthy Again” report, painting a dire picture of American children’s health. The lengthy federal assessment’s goal is ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Manatee County has been working to clear ditches, drains, canals, and other waterways ahead of this hurricane season. In March, commissioners approved $2 million in ...

The product of a presidential commission led by Mr. Kennedy, the report paints a bleak picture of American children, calling them “the sickest generation in American history.” Rather than set ...

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office says Oliver Fell, 28, had inappropriate contact with a 14-year-old student at Carlos E. Haile Middle School. Deputies say Fell sent an explicit photo to the boy ...

As development booms in Florida, leaders in one Gulf Coast county want to start charging builders millions more to pay for issues caused by growth. Manatee County commissioners have reviewed a ...

JENNINGS COUNTY — A single-vehicle accident Tuesday claimed the life of a 20-year-old Commiskey driver. Indiana State Police were sent to the accident at 4 p.m. Tuesday. The initial ...