State Politics
See which state employees Florida pays the most and how they compare to their peers
May 28, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Reality Check
A Bradenton Herald series focused on bringing truth and transparency to local news events. This newsroom-wide project delivers fast facts about the issues that matter to hold officials and institutions accountable.
Local
This Bradenton playground disappeared 2 years ago. When will it be replaced?
May 27, 2026 at 5:50 AM
Local
Is Bradenton ‘behind the 8 ball’ with utility rates? See recent rate increases
May 18, 2026 at 5:50 AM
Crime
Did Manatee grave vandals take remains from cemetery? What investigators say
May 13, 2026 at 3:51 PM
State Politics
A look at Ron DeSantis’ many changing arguments for redistricting in Florida
Updated May 1, 2026 at 9:19 AM
Business
Is that IRS tax refund notice asking for your bank account real or fake?
Updated April 30, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Politics & Government
Why is it taking Manatee County so long to distribute hurricane relief funds?
April 29, 2026 at 5:50 AM
Local
DeSoto 5K, a staple of Bradenton parade, won’t return this year. Here’s why
April 23, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Immigration
Beatings and pepper bombs: Conditions worsen at Alligator Alcatraz, detainees say
Updated April 20, 2026 at 11:54 AM
Local
Is Manatee County administrator ‘overpaid?’ How his salary compares to others
April 15, 2026 at 5:50 AM
State Politics
Donalds says FL should counter Democrats by redistricting. That’s illegal here
Updated April 14, 2026 at 9:22 AM
State Politics
How closed-door negotiations could make or break naming PBI airport after Trump
Updated April 7, 2026 at 11:34 AM
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