LocalIMG Academy fined after allowing students with Mexican cartel ties, feds sayIMG Academy agreed to pay $1.7 million to settle a potential civil liability suit over the sanctions that occurred from 2018 to 2023.February 14, 2026 at 5:50 AM
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LocalManatee makes development decision after 9-hour debate. Here are 5 takewaysFebruary 16, 2026 at 5:50 AM
LocalWhere are people moving to Manatee County from? Here are 5 key takeawaysFebruary 15, 2026 at 5:50 AM
LocalPresidents Day in Manatee County: What to know about trash pickup, closuresFebruary 14, 2026 at 5:50 AM
LocalFlorida bill would let homeowners recall community development district boardsFebruary 13, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Education‘The school knew.’ Manatee district officials settle child sexual abuse lawsuitFebruary 13, 2026 at 5:50 AM
EducationWhat will Manatee County’s new high school be named? School district wants ideasFebruary 13, 2026 at 5:50 AM
Local Events‘We love seafood.’ Cortez festival returns to celebrate local fishing cultureFebruary 13, 2026 at 5:50 AM
LocalParrish man dies after tractor-trailer U-turn crash on I-75, troopers sayFebruary 12, 2026 at 11:34 AM
Arts & CultureA Q&A with Sarasota Orchestra music director about his role in Bad Bunny Super Bowl showFebruary 11, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Local‘Athletic country club’ coming to Lakewood Ranch with new fitness centerFebruary 14, 2026 at 5:50 AM
CrimePalmetto man could spend life in prison after fatal shooting, record showFebruary 12, 2026 at 5:50 AM
LocalNeighbors and developers clash over new Manatee County housing developmentFebruary 12, 2026 at 5:50 AM
LocalBradenton launches new platform for city info and services. How does it work?February 12, 2026 at 5:50 AM
LocalParrish man hospitalized after tractor-trailer makes illegal U-turn, FHP saysUpdated February 10, 2026 at 2:11 PM
CrimeManatee County hit-and-run kills pedestrian, FHP says. Troopers look for driverUpdated February 10, 2026 at 11:46 AM
CrimeParrish man arrested on child sexual abuse material charges, records showFebruary 11, 2026 at 5:50 AM
LocalWhere are Manatee County transplants moving here from? Report has answersFebruary 10, 2026 at 5:50 AM
Restaurant NewsWhich Manatee County restaurants have closed recently? See the listFebruary 10, 2026 at 5:50 AM
CrimeBradenton man sentenced after sexually abusing 2 children, records showFebruary 10, 2026 at 5:50 AM
LotterySee what Florida location sold Monday’s only lottery jackpot ticketFebruary 17, 2026 at 9:28 AM
LotteryTwo tickets from Florida Publix stores were lottery winners. One won $1 millionFebruary 15, 2026 at 9:13 AM
FloridaA South Florida psychiatrist asked two patients to take off clothes, state saysUpdated February 12, 2026 at 7:53 AM
LocalPolice reveal names of 2 people killed in Fort Lauderdale and 4 in SarasotaUpdated February 11, 2026 at 9:14 PM
LocalTwo dead after fiery wrong-way crash on U.S. 27 in Broward, FHP saysUpdated February 11, 2026 at 10:31 AM