As 2026 gets underway, I want to thank our residents, local businesses, and City team members for the continued care and commitment you show to Bradenton. Over the past year, the city has continued to ...

This is the official Melton Little candidacy announcement. Running for House District 71.

The Asolo Repertory Theatre recently opened 2026 with its production of Eboni Booth’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Primary Trust. Primary Trust takes us to the idyllic fictional … ...

(Family Features) Misinformation about auto insurance continues to circulate, leading many drivers to make decisions based on outdated or inaccurate assumptions. Consider this lineup of auto insurance ...

As climate change and growing electricity demand spark the search for new renewable energy, researchers have been recently looking at the ocean for answers. … ...

Manatee County Commissioner Amanda Ballard has filed to seek reelection to serve the county’s District 2 for a second term. This time, unlike her first campaign, the candidate says … ...

What to eat when you have the flu: 5 foods to eat and 3 foods to avoid When the flu hits, your body needs more than just rest. Proper nutrition plays a crucial role in helping your immune system fight ...

If you happen to be a long-time reader of this column, it seems doubtless you’ve heard me refer to the Manatee County Planning Commission as a rubber stamp for the development community. In … ...

This is such a breakable age. Things we thought would last are, to our surprise, now in danger of shattering. You think our state parks will always be preserved? Nope, we’re going to try … ...

May 5, 1944 - December 9, 2025 Bradenton, Florida - Surrounded by his family, Harry John Bakker of Bradenton, FL, went to be with the Lord on December 9, 2025. Diagnosed in late October, Harry's bout ...

To protect and preserve the public’s health and the environment, Florida needs to strengthen existing phosphate mining regulations. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) … ...

The U.S. House Ethics Committee opened an investigation Wednesday into Florida Republican Rep. Cory Mills for numerous allegations, including violations of campaign finance laws … ...