Politics & GovernmentTrump floats Sarasota Republican Joe Gruters as potential RNC chairmanUpdated February 7, 2024 at 4:17 PM
State PoliticsWill Floridians vote on abortion in November? It’s up to DeSantis’ ‘conservative court’Updated February 7, 2024 at 3:58 PM
EducationConstruction begins on new middle school in Manatee County. Here’s when it will openFebruary 7, 2024 at 11:30 AM
Crime2 Manatee County school employees face charges after tying up 7-year-old, police sayUpdated February 7, 2024 at 10:28 AM
EducationAre kindergarteners too young to be taught about communism? In Florida, maybe notFebruary 6, 2024 at 4:42 PM
WeatherWith climate change, is it time to consider a Category 6 hurricane?Updated February 6, 2024 at 3:49 PM
CrimeBradenton teacher got drunk at school, officials say. She could be charged with a crimeUpdated February 6, 2024 at 2:09 PM
Food & DrinkInspectors find rodent activity, food safety issues at Bradenton-area restaurantsFebruary 6, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Politics & GovernmentDeSantis told Republicans that Trump was a terrible candidate. Then he got in lineUpdated February 5, 2024 at 5:55 PM
State PoliticsDeSantis supports push to move homeless people off streets and into monitored campsUpdated February 5, 2024 at 5:09 PM
LocalWhen will Target open in West Bradenton? Records give sneak peek at new store’s progressUpdated February 5, 2024 at 3:44 PM
Restaurant NewsTsunami Sushi and Hibachi Grill opens new Japanese restaurant in Manatee CountyUpdated February 5, 2024 at 1:33 PM
Food & DrinkInspectors temporarily close Bradenton sub shop with roaches crawling on meat caseFebruary 5, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Food & DrinkInspectors temporarily close Anna Maria Island restaurant with dozens of live roachesFebruary 5, 2024 at 9:30 AM
CrimeBradenton 5-year-old dies in fatal parking lot crash. Driver is arrested, troopers sayFebruary 3, 2024 at 10:29 AM
Politics & GovernmentDeSantis couldn’t hold donors’ interest as his campaign and allies spent $150 millionUpdated February 2, 2024 at 5:02 PM
CrimeBradenton man faces murder charge after fatal mobile home park shooting, deputies sayFebruary 2, 2024 at 4:39 PM
EducationAI in the classroom? How a Bradenton school takes advantage of the latest technologyFebruary 2, 2024 at 12:30 PM
LocalOver 100 rabbits removed from Bradenton home in ‘deplorable conditions,’ officials sayUpdated February 2, 2024 at 11:17 AM
CrimeManatee deputies open murder investigation into fatal shooting at Bradenton mobile homeUpdated February 1, 2024 at 2:38 PM
State PoliticsDisney appeals dismissal of lawsuit alleging retaliation by DeSantis administrationUpdated February 1, 2024 at 1:52 PM