Manatee County commissioners will consider options to curb animal welfare concerns with the retail pet sales industry.

A new batch of commissioners campaigned on slowing growth that some residents feel is happening too fast, especially in East ...

School District of Manatee County employees , Stacy Freeman and Suzanne Theiss, honored this week at the 2025 Excellence in Education Awards.

Manatee County commissioners voted to restrict the hours that speed limit cameras installed in local school zones will be enforced.

Some Manatee County commissioners called for a building moratorium over roads and other concerns in east Manatee.

Commissioners George Kruse and Tal Siddique argued that it was the wrong approach to curbing development and could waste taxpayer money with legal challenges that the county is likely to lose.

Manatee County commissioners voted to not even entertain discussions over a pitch to let New College of Florida use the Powel Crosley Estate.

Manatee County is expecting millions in hurricane recovery funds, but President Donald Trump's funding pause raised questions about its fate.

BRADENTON, Fla. (WFLA) — A new ordinance aims at regulating pet stores and breeders across Manatee County. Enacted in October 2024, Ordinance 24-92 promotes responsible breeding practices to ensure ...

Manatee County commissioners will discuss guidance from Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo that advises against the use of fluoride in water.

Freeman will now represent Manatee County in the Florida Department of Education Teacher of the Year Program. A 19-year veteran of the school district, Theiss is often described as the "heartbeat ...

Manatee County commissioners quickly rebuffed a pitch made by District 3 Commissioner Talha Siddique to engage with New College in talks about a proposal to allow the college to make use of the ...