Bradenton and Palmetto are considering more intense coastline development while Sarasota and Manatee counties struggle with flooding concerns.

Some homeowners still haven't moved back into their homes following the 2024 Hurricane Season. Manatee County said residents ...

George Graham Jr.’s family bought about 6,000 acres in Manatee County 114 years ago, and he just sold the remaining 13 acres ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — This hurricane season, technology continues to take on a larger role in disaster response. For Manatee ...

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 missin ...

It has been years since Manatee County did a total redraw of its school boundary map. Like in neighboring counties, the redraw will impact some students more than others. Currently, 14 schools in ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Last year’s storms did significant damage to Manatee County’s drainage system and canals. Manatee County is ramping up efforts to clean its drainage systems after last ...

Manatee County commissioners expressed outrage at the state’s opposition to their plan to restore wetland protections. Storm clouds over a wetland area at Myakka River State park in Manatee ...

Manatee County commissioners greenlit a $23.5 million land purchase in Lakewood Ranch to relocate many government services from downtown Bradenton. The county earmarked nearly $35 million for the ...

Manatee County commissioners are considering a $23.5 million land purchase in Lakewood Ranch to relocate services from the current downtown Bradenton administrative building. The county earmarked ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Manatee County Animal Welfare is hosting an Adopt-A-Palooza event on Saturday to help you find the perfect furry friend. With over 100 cats and dogs up for adoption ...

Manatee County will not pick up trash or recycling on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26. Trash, recycling and yard waste pickup will be one day late for the rest of the holiday week. The cities of ...