The Department of Justice sent a letter to Florida Monday ordering the state to halt its voter purge or face going to court.
Charges of witness tampering and allegations of gay affairs involving former Gov. Charlie Crist are surfacing as money laundering trial of former GOP Party Chair Jim Greer nears.
A state grant offers emergency cooling assistance for elderly consumers.
Manatee County officials will talk to residents about new storm surge maps on Monday at Manatee High School
Amnesty week nets tons of donations and helps welcome back library patrons.
The National Hurricane Center released its predictions for the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season on Thursday.
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Sheriff says he needs to give $5.5 million in raises so that his deputies salaries will be in line with those in surrounding counties.
Authorities hope to locate a rehabilitated manatee they had been tracking with a radio transmitted that must have fallen off the tagged mammal.
Gov. Rick Scott will travel to the area's only veteran's cemetery on Sunday to honor veterans who sacrificed their lives.
Documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission reveal popular Mexican restaurant chain under investigation for hiring undocumented workers.
The basin is in the ground and the skate park is expected to be completed in just two months.
Planning session geared to solve traffic concerns, special County Commission meeting and more going on this week.
Dozens charged with social welfare fraud and other narcotics-related charges.
Anti-tethering rule passes, but health certificate requirement to sell a pet is tabled for a future meeting.
Manatee and Sarasota administrators will explore partnerships in emergency radio communications, public transportation and criminal justice issues.
Chris Peterman of Bradenton ifiled and appeal to the Provost as set out in the handbook but has not heard back from the school.
The City Councilwoman will resign her council seat to take on Mayor Wayne Poston.
Drop off canned goods at food collection boxes with these neighborhood merchants, and help Florida Patch collect a ton of food for needy families in our region.
Some findings are expected to be released this week along with a decision on an expanded investigation.
Carol Whitmore is honored for her advocacy for homeless animals and people.
The city will spend $45,000 a year for the next 10 years to help bring a grocery store and other businesses to 1st Street and 13th Avenue.
The county met with neighbors Wednesday night on the site of the boat ramp and parking lot to announce that the boat ramps will stay open through the summer.
The amount of silt in the creek slows work. But the progress is enough for City Councilor Patrick Roff, who can observe the work from his home.
The ramp is expected to be closed for five months while the structure is brought up to date
Bradenton will be smoke-testing the sanitary sewer lines in certain areas of the city on Tuesday. Residents with lung conditions are advised to call the city with any questions.
Broken glass after festivals prompted the move to make it illegal to have a glass bottle in public areas in the city.
Plans are to have the store, tentatively a Save-A-Lot, up and running in January.
Announced on February 9, 2012, the $25 billion dollar National Mortgage Settlement Agreement is expected to benefit distressed homeowners in 49 states.
City and County officials contract to hire contractors to renovate the baseball stadium.
Mitt Romney earned a convincing victory over Newt Gingrich and other Republican nominees in Florida's Presidential Preference Primary.
Mitt Romney and his supporters are gathering tonight at the Tampa Convention Center.
With 119 of 124 precincts counted, Romney is the decisive winner.
Mitt Romney is ahead of Newt by a nearly 2-to-1 margin in early and absentee voting.
One voter delayed casting his vote until Tuesday afternoon because he wasn't casting his ballot for either of the front runners.
There are no lines, but a steady stream of voters are coming to the polls.
The forum will explore options for increasing housing options for people displaced by emergencies and joblessness.
Make sure to double check your voting precinct before going to the polls. Manatee County dropped 15 precincts this year.
Dirt is moving, piles are growing, the ground is shaking.
Leaders in the Manatee County sports industry are working together to to strengthen the region's reputation as a destination for athletes and teams.