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
Real Estate NewsWhat’s new in Manatee real estate? Latest report says buyers ‘moving forward’July 22, 2026 at 5:50 AM
CrimeManatee deputies bust illegal gambling arcade in Bradenton, sheriff saysJuly 21, 2026 at 12:54 PM
ImmigrationTrump administration moves to strip U.S. citizenship from Cuban American from MiamiUpdated July 20, 2026 at 5:54 PM
NationalFDA backtracks on Taylor Farms cyclospora lettuce test, California firm notes ‘mistake’Updated July 20, 2026 at 5:49 PM
BusinessFDA says to still avoid Taylor Farms lettuce after ‘false positive.’ Here’s whyUpdated July 20, 2026 at 5:47 PM
LocalNew apartments open in Bradenton with 180 affordable units. Take a look insideJuly 21, 2026 at 5:50 AM
CrimeManatee deputy EMS chief arrested on child sexual abuse charge, sheriff saysUpdated July 20, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Restaurant News‘It’s a unique flavor.’ New Manatee restaurant serves Dutch fried dessertJuly 20, 2026 at 12:27 PM
NationalFirst sets of watches issued for South Mississippi as tropical system brews in GulfUpdated July 20, 2026 at 11:25 AM
LocalA new Interstate 75 stop for Manatee County? A Florida highway plan is in motionUpdated July 20, 2026 at 10:59 AM
WeatherFlood warning issued for Manatee County after heavy rain, forecasters sayUpdated July 19, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Immigration‘Treating them like animals’: Migrant detainees face grim conditions in Miami federal jailUpdated July 19, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Politics & GovernmentDeveloper lawsuit against Manatee County puts $14M in limbo. What to knowJuly 20, 2026 at 5:50 AM
LocalInspectors temporarily close Anna Maria Island restaurant with roach problemJuly 20, 2026 at 5:50 AM
FIFA World CupMessi, Argentina survive Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time thriller to reach Round of 16Updated July 19, 2026 at 5:52 AM
NationalTwo Northern California Forest Service employees alive after kidnapping at gunpointUpdated July 18, 2026 at 12:36 PM
Politics & GovernmentMillions tied up in Manatee County developer lawsuit. Here’s what it could fundJuly 18, 2026 at 5:50 AM
SportsTepper Sports is ‘broken’ and favors women, former Charlotte FC employee allegesUpdated July 17, 2026 at 8:25 PM
