State Politics
‘No recollection’: Hope Florida grand jury hit ‘wall of silence’ in Tallahassee
Updated August 27, 2026 at 11:09 AM
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National
Man tied to Kansas City Mafia, strip clubs is behind Missouri AG’s discrimination case
Updated August 17, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Local
Manatee voters could OK more land conservation. What’s been bought already?
August 7, 2026 at 5:50 AM
Local
‘Insufficient funds.’ Bands owed $1000s after Bradenton Motorworks performances
Updated August 6, 2026 at 4:11 PM
National
‘This is a kidnapping,’ says aunt of man arrested in Pisgah National Forest ICE raid
Updated August 4, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Restaurant News
What is a ‘snug?’ New Lakewood Ranch restaurant nods to Irish pub history
Updated August 13, 2026 at 2:30 PM
State Politics
Hope Florida Foundation hires political firm linked to pro-Moody Super PAC
Updated August 1, 2026 at 10:32 AM
Elections
Trump endorsed Gruters in FL-16 race. Here’s how it could impact the election
July 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM
State Politics
Florida wants to use cash meant for electric car chargers on flying cars instead
Updated July 29, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Local
Why is Manatee County in a hiring freeze? Officials explain budget review plans
July 23, 2026 at 5:50 AM
National
A Black teen found hanged near Charlotte church was a suicide, police say. Questions remain
Updated July 23, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Politics & Government
Millions tied up in Manatee County developer lawsuit. Here’s what it could fund
July 18, 2026 at 5:50 AM
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