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.

Each year, members of the Children's Services Advisory Board pour over grant applications to divvy up about $14 million.

Manatee County restaurants are routinely inspected by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation for health and food safety issues and cleanliness. Florida bases its inspection ...

BRADENTON, Fla. (WFLA) — Police are searching for a Manatee County man who went missing Saturday and may be endangered. According to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, Charles Wiggins ...

“There have been canals, waterways, and rivers that have dozens and dozens of trees down in them,” explained Jeff Bare from the Manatee County Public Works Department. He says clearing out ...

The US Health Secretary announced a plan to cut 10,000 jobs and restructure the Department of Health and Human Services, reducing its workforce from 82,000 to 62,000.

BRADENTON, Fla. — A major drug bust in Manatee County resulted in the seizure of a record amount of fentanyl — enough to wipe out the entire Tampa Bay population, according to Sheriff Rick Wells.

Residents across Manatee County said dust and dirt from construction sites is affecting air quality, public health and damages their property ... Commissioners also gave the okay for the Public Works ...

Manatee Co. commissioners vote for more dust control measures Posted: March 26, 2025 | Last updated: March 26, 2025 One week after we first told you about the dust issues residents were facing as ...

(WFLA) — The Manatee ... Department of Law Enforcement’s State Assistance for Fentanyl Eradication program, detectives purchased fentanyl and later obtained warrants to search the residence and arrest ...

(WFLA) — The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office announced the ... Using funds from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s State Assistance for Fentanyl Eradication program, detectives ...