MELBOURNE BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Manatee with fishing lure in mouth rescued on Earth Day, giving a sad reminder to keep our ...

ABC Action News anchor Paul LaGrone was live, capturing Milton’s fury and speaking with neighbors. Now, six months later, he went back to check in on those same neighbors as they rebuild their lives.

Tests found increased levels of dioxane and other chemicals of concern in groundwater after a former beryllium plant ...

Wednesday, 23 cats are ready to be adopted after living on a boat for an unknown time. The cats were seized by Manatee County ...

Going out to eat? See which Sarasota and Manatee County restaurants were rated best by inspectors, and which failed the test.

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 ...

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

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

The county commission's 5-1 vote comes after it learned its fluoridation system has been broken since 2021, and no fluoride ...

director of the County Health Department told the Commission that the exact figure the County will lose $191,156 from their budget. Ragsdale explained, “Last week, the County Health Department ...

Skeletal remains found in Manatee County are believed to be those of Paul Sargent, 87. Sargent and his small dog haven't been seen since Dec. 10, 2024. The remains of a small dog were found near the ...

Manatee County crews are clearing out waterways blocked by trees and debris after hurricanes Helene and Milton. U.S. fires head of military base in Greenland after JD Vance visit ‘for ...