While county commissioners work toward limiting development, their options to do so could be limited by the state.

They'll work on around 200 sites identified as challenging, removing fallen trees, limbs and brush clogging critical drainage systems ahead of any storms.

Tropical storm Debby brought flooding that had never been seen in many parts of Manatee County. Hurricanes Helene and Milton didn’t help.

Manatee County has ramped up their efforts to clear out canals as county contractors race against the clock to get as much ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — There is a need for housing that can accommodate those with disabilities in Manatee and Sarasota counties. The Haven, a nonprofit based in Sarasota, has built more homes ...

Contamination fuels algae blooms and wreaks havoc. Our investigation pinpointed alarming chemical levels in nearly 1 in 4 ...

Administrators say the new facility provides timely, comprehensive care that can help reduce the need for hospitalization. The center provides a bridge, a safe space for those needing mental ...

Some Floridians never see a firefly in their home state, but Florida actually has more than 50 species of firefly. Here's how ...