Trent Wayman plans to keep sharing his story after being removed from his elected position, which the Florida GOP said it has the power to do.

Manatee County bought property on Gamble Creek to add to a growing portfolio of properties planned for wetlands mitigation ...

Manatee County leaders have signed off on buying a 93-acre property in Parrish with plans to prevent flooding, protect rare habitat from development and create a public park.

President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency Initiative, or “DOGE” for short, has brought both cheers from those supporting smaller government, and growing ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A burn ban is in effect for Manatee County. The Manatee Board of County Commissioners imposed the ban Tuesday, forbidding all outdoor burning and use of fireworks due to the hot ...

Manatee County commissioners will not repair drinking water fluoridation system, citing a cost of millions ahead of a likely statewide fluoride ban.

On Tuesday, commissioners voted 5-1 to not add fluoride to the county's drinking water. They also said they will not repair ...

Out of 67 counties in Florida, only 16 have dedicated Government Relations departments, and Manatee County now is part of ...

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's Neighborhood Ambassador Academy offers a detailed 11-week local government program starting May 2, 2025.

BRADENTON, Fla. – Manatee County commissioners voted Tuesday morning to stop adding fluoride to county drinking water. The vote was 5-1 to stop adding the mineral. In discussing the move ...