Complaints about blinding dust storms in Manatee County are not new. Staff gave commissioners a presentation in April 2024 on how to control construction dust and again March 25. Residents ...

A Manatee County man is accused of assaulting his pregnant girlfriend for days and beating her children. After the victim managed to escape, she said Anthony Reyes-Enos, 22, sent her several pictures ...

Springtime in Sarasota and Manatee traditionally means ideal weather, and to complement the balmy temps and blue skies, we have five outdoor events taking place locally this weekend — including ...

National Manatee Appreciation Day was marked on Wednesday, celebrating the gentle giants that congregate off the Florida coast. The herbivores glide through coastal and riverine areas, feeding on ...

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 ...

The 2025 hurricane season is quickly approaching, and Manatee County is nowhere near done clearing downed trees and debris that caused severe flooding problems during hurricanes Debby, Helene and ...

The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office says it has made the largest fentanyl bust in its history. An accused local drug dealer was arrested in connection with the investigation and deputies are searching ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office has unveiled what it describes as the most significant fentanyl seizure in the county's history following a months-long investigation ...

Email our journalists at [email protected]. Nearly a year after first raising their concerns, Parrish residents say developers in Manatee County still have not resolved dust issues from a nearby ...

TALLAHASSEE — New College of Florida could take over the University of South Florida’s Sarasota-Manatee campus under plans being negotiated in the state Legislature, according to a top ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – A pilot program aimed at reducing response times for EMS personnel has proven to be successful, according to Manatee County Deputy Director of Public Safety James ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — A fight between two construction workers on the side of I-75 ended in an arrest and another significantly injured. Just before 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Florida Highway Patrol ...