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 ...

BRADENTON, Fla. — The utilities director and deputy administrators for Manatee County will be leading a tour Wednesday of the Lake Manatee Dam in hopes of answering questions about dam ...

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 ...

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, 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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Manatee County Animal Welfare is hosting an Adopt-A-Palooza event on Saturday to help you find the perfect furry friend. With over 100 cats and dogs up for adoption ...