The family of Giovanni Pelletier calls for an FBI investigation into his death after what they call a 'lack of urgency' from ...

Manatee County will vote to restore wetlands protections and curb eastward development this month despite likely lawsuits.

Only two counties rank lower than Manatee in the region. Hardee County, where a majority of land use is dedicated to ...

Among Florida’s 67 counties, Manatee ranks 52nd for the percent of its land in conservation, according to FNAI’s 2025 report.

The opening of 44th Avenue extension deserves celebration, but commissioners and SMR are headed for confrontation.

Chatham Climate Action Network formed a year ago. It’s now mobilizing to oppose a “small area plan” proposed by Chatham Park’s developers.

Under pressure from an imminent DOGE audit, Manatee County commissioners approved the purchase of the Mixon Fruit Farms property for a new library.

Manatee County seeks volunteer Special Magistrates for Land Development and Ordinance code violation hearings.

A man is facing charges following what he claims was the "accidental" shooting of his 76-year-old father, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said.

Evacuations are underway as crews tackle a large fire west of Red Lake. The Deer Fire near Deer Lake shifts to patrol status. More updates to come.