The vote comes amid revelations that Manatee's water supply hasn't had fluoride for the past four years due to a broken system with a nearly $2 million repair tab.

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Manatee County Commission Tuesday struck down an ordinance requiring the county to add fluoride ...

With the sun shining and water temperatures heating up, boaters are getting back in the water. But it’s also about the time ...

The Manatee Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has earmarked $5.6 million for a catalytic loan to help develop 156 ...

Democratic lawmakers are attempting to amend the Florida bill to allow local governments to maintain control over water ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – Manatee County commissioners voted on whether to stop adding fluoride to the drinking water supply Tuesday. The process is a longstanding practice throughout the country, ...

Manatee County officials are tightening rules for developers a year after residents first complained about construction dust blowing through their neighborhoods. The Bradenton Herald reported on ...

Tuesday's special elections for two Florida congressional seats in heavily pro-Trump districts have become an unexpected source of concern for national Republicans as Democrats have poured ...

"I would do this for Manatee County, if you choose, in 2026. I'll work hard for an appropriation from the Florida legislature, which has now five previous times provided incentive for public ...

Complaints about blinding dust storms in Manatee County are not ... Lesley Dwyer is a staff writer for East County and a graduate of the University of South Florida. After earning a bachelor ...

The largest fire is the 344 Fire in South Miami-Dade County, burning 26,719 acres after more than a week. The Miami-Dade fire currently is 95% contained. Wildfire risk is year-round in Florida ...