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 quietly unfolded over ...

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 commissioners voted on whether to stop adding fluoride to the drinking water supply Tuesday. The process is a longstanding practice throughout the country, an effort to prevent tooth ...

Commissioners in Manatee County plan to vote Tuesday on whether to permanently remove fluoride from drinking water – a practice that leaders recently learned has been suspended since 2021 due to ...

It started with one commissioner asking questions. That opened up a whole new can of worms when commissioners, and then the public, found out the machine that ...

While county commissioners work toward limiting development, their options to do so could be limited by the state.

New GIS databases give residents access to information about evacuation routes, zoning maps and sea level rise estimates.

The developer paid $3.4 million for 10 acres at Lorraine Road and Marquis Place in January, according to Manatee County property records. Lot development will begin in April; vertical construction ...

The Hyatt Regency was built in 1975, Sarasota County property records show. An entity linked to Kolter paid more than $30.6 million for it in 2022, according to property records. “The ...

SeaWorld Orlando has rescued its 1,000th manatee, marking a major milestone in nearly 50 years of marine conservation efforts. The park continues to play a critical role in rescuing ...