Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Thursday that the State of Florida will audit Manatee County Government as part of the ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Manatee County wants residents to plan ahead this storm season and is increasing accessibility to a valuable resource. There are now sandbag locations open around the ...

Manatee County commissioners voted Tuesday morning to stop adding fluoride to county drinking water. The vote was 5-1 to stop adding the mineral.

Manatee County Commissioner Robert McCann said outside communications about development issues took place prior to his election.

Manatee County Commissioner Robert McCann said outside communications about development issues took place prior to his election.

Manatee County is expediting $3M emergency repairs to the Lake Manatee Dam after an inspection found issues following a tough hurricane season.

Manatee County leaders voted this week to expand a local nature preserve with the purchase of 13 acres of island property near the mouth of the Braden River. The $41,500 land buy will add a ...

Manatee County Superintendent Dr. Jason Wysong was terminated from his position during a special school board meeting on Tuesday.

Listen: Manatee County Commissioners are pushing back on changes that led to increased development over the years – but they’re facing hurdles from developers and a possible conflict with state law.

Manatee County leaders are trying to roll back changes that let local development sprawl farther east over the last several years. At a recent Land Use Meeting, commissioners voted to undo a 2021 ...

Manatee County commissioners expressed outrage at the state’s opposition to their plan to restore wetland protections.

Manatee County officials have approved a $34 million plan to buy and renovate a building in Lakewood Ranch where they will relocate several of the county government’s operations.