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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

BRADENTON, Fla. — In a special meeting Tuesday morning that caught several members of the School Board of Manatee County off guard, the board voted 3-2 to terminate the contract of ...

Manatee County officials have approved a $34 million plan to buy and renovate a building in Lakewood Ranch where they will relocate several of the county government’s operations. The two-story ...

LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. — On the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe, a former platoon sergeant received a special honor in Manatee County. On Thursday, deputies with the Manatee County Sheriff's ...