Politics & GovernmentAI data centers in Manatee County? Commissioners look to block them for nowUpdated July 28, 2026 at 9:45 AM
State PoliticsByron Donalds gets his biggest contribution yet: $10M from Ken GriffinJuly 24, 2026 at 1:21 PM
State PoliticsFlorida may tell school districts to create rules regarding AI safetyJuly 22, 2026 at 11:01 AM
LocalWhy is Manatee County in a hiring freeze? Officials explain budget review plansJuly 23, 2026 at 5:50 AM
ElectionsFormer Manatee aide Bailey faces Commissioner Ballard in District 2 electionUpdated July 22, 2026 at 9:22 AM
State PoliticsLightning-rod candidate for governor fights in court to stay on Florida’s ballotUpdated July 21, 2026 at 6:50 PM
State PoliticsIn home state, Moms for Liberty shows lackluster influence in school board racesUpdated July 21, 2026 at 3:56 PM
State Politics‘Missing the mark’: Some Democrats fret over a Jolly, Vindman ticketUpdated July 20, 2026 at 9:23 AM
Politics & GovernmentDeveloper lawsuit against Manatee County puts $14M in limbo. What to knowJuly 20, 2026 at 5:50 AM
Politics & GovernmentMillions tied up in Manatee County developer lawsuit. Here’s what it could fundJuly 18, 2026 at 5:50 AM
LocalManatee County in a legal fight with developers. Over $14 million is at stakeJuly 17, 2026 at 5:50 AM
LocalA new I-75 interchange could be coming near Manatee County. Here's what to knowJuly 17, 2026 at 5:50 AM
State PoliticsCatholic leaders urge DeSantis to halt record-setting Florida executionUpdated July 15, 2026 at 2:07 PM
State PoliticsFlorida healthcare, children’s services to be hit under property tax planUpdated July 15, 2026 at 9:18 AM
ElectionsWho’s on the ballot for Manatee County’s 2026 primary election? See the listJuly 14, 2026 at 5:50 AM
Politics & GovernmentSuncoast lawmakers hollowed out home rule. Do voters care?July 13, 2026 at 5:50 AM
Politics & GovernmentIs Byron Donalds polling above 50% of the GOP vote in Florida’s governor race?July 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM
State PoliticsFlorida wants more religion in schools. But here’s where most people draw the lineUpdated July 10, 2026 at 1:04 PM
State PoliticsJack Latvala, former Florida Senator and Tallahassee power broker, dies at 74July 9, 2026 at 11:15 AM