Summer is officially over for families and staff in Manatee County as the district welcomed back thousands of kids for their ...

Per House Bill 1105, elementary and middle school students will be required to turn off and stow away electronic devices ...

The curfew is something that we need to look at here not only to protect our children but to reduce crime and to make sure ...

On Saturday, a preliminary investigation from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office determined the body was Giovanni, but said it would need further testing.

Manatee County leaders have been working all summer to prepare for the 2025-2026 school year. They have worked on the budget ...

The Florida Department of Government Efficiency audited Manatee County spending, and interviewed staff about work culture ...

Officials say Giovanni Pelletier went missing on Friday, Aug. 1, while vacationing with family in Englewood before leaving to ...

The body of a North Carolina 18-year-old who disappeared while on vacation in Florida has been found, the family said.

Authorities are still working to identify a body found in a pond in Charlotte County after an autopsy was conducted Sunday.

Officials say Giovanni Pelletier went missing on Friday, Aug. 1, while vacationing with family in Englewood before leaving to visit more relatives in Brevard County.

Only two counties rank lower than Manatee in the region. Hardee County, where a majority of land use is dedicated to ...

Gov. Ron DeSantis' demand for a DOGE-style audit of Manatee County is the height of pettiness - and Manatee should respond.