MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Over the summer, Manatee County officials installed a new lightning detection system at public pools and splash pads. And just last week, they installed the first one at a local ...

Venice held off Port Charlotte 29-22 thanks to a crucial fourth-quarter goal-line stand. Booker dominated Naples with a 42-0 shutout, starting a running clock by the end of the second quarter.

BRADENTON — Nothing sums up the Hurricanes’ early season struggles bettter than a pair of plays early in the fourth quarter of Friday night’s game. With Manatee trailing 23-7, Logan Rogers ― bothered ...

The fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has sparked a statewide conversation about teachers' social media posts – and what lines school districts can draw. The Florida Department of ...

We are getting deeper into the high school football season as we get to Week 4 of the FHSAA high school football schedule, and some SSAA teams are getting ready to play their fifth game. FHSAA and ...

Manatee County commissioners approved plans for a $3.58 billion budget for the 2026 fiscal year. The budget includes a minor tax cut, reducing the millage rate by .05. Commissioners also approved a ...