Local governments are confronting a powerful new state law this summer which critics say clearly favors developers across ...

The maps are being re-drawn for the first time in more than 30 years. Over time, flood risks change due to weather events, environmental changes, erosion, land use, and other factors.

The future of Mixon Fruit Farms will be decided by Manatee County commissioners on July 29 when they vote to either purchase the property or pass. If commissioners pass, Janet Mixon said she and her ...

Manatee County is using voter-approved conservation funds to purchase 4.5 acres of forested land around the Rye Cemetery and Rye Preserve in Parrish to shield the area from future development.

Big Waters unveiled its 2030 Conservation Plan in April. It’s the first strategic plan for the nonprofit, and it lays out 247 ...

Currently, 14 schools in Manatee County are at or over capacity. Some of the biggest boundary map changes could impact students at Harvey Elementary School, Sugg Middle School and Parrish ...

A double waterspout appeared over Manatee County waters near Tampa Bay, leaving locals amazed. Witnesses captured photos and videos of the rare weather phenomenon.

The governor's office announced that the state would use emergency powers to seize land in the Everglades to create an immigrant detention center.

A brief history of the land where Florida officials and the federal government are building "Alligator Alcatraz." ...

The State of Florida has its eyes set on a piece of land in the Everglades that the attorney general wants to use for a detention center for people who entered the U.S. illegally. Florida Division ...

Hawaii Kai farmers face an uncertain future, as long-term leases come to an end.