County officials say six more drop-off events planned for 2025 as residents adjust to once-weekly trash pickup.

Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Scott Farrington says the new website will be easier for the residents to navigate.

Republican Manatee County Commissioner Amanda Ballard has filed to run for re-election to the county’s District 2 seat, ...

A new facility at Manatee County’s landfill will transform “waste to worth,” generating enough energy to power thousands of homes and up to $1.7 million per year in revenue, county officials say.

An artistic reconstruction of a herd of ancient sea cows foraging on the seafloor. Note to editors: Photos of the Al Maszhabiya site and fossils, an artist’s reconstruction of the new species in life ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Each month, more than 41,000 tons of trash come into the Lena Road Landfill in Manatee County. As it breaks down, that trash creates a methane gas byproduct. Manatee ...

PALMETTO, Fla. (WWSB) - Big changes are coming to Manatee County! On Monday, county leaders discussed their 5-year improvement plan that will impact roadways, housing, parks, and much more. Manatee ...

A rendering of the new Rye Ranch Elementary School, set to open for the 2026-27 school year. Provided Courtesy of the School District of Manatee County Some Manatee County families may be sending ...

'We're looking to develop a five-year strategic plan and one thing I heard from the board was that we want to pursue a meaningful tax cut next year.' First-term Manatee County Commissioner Tal ...