The decision by Manatee County commissioners to cave in to threats from Gov. Ron DeSantis was a defeat for home rule in our communities.

Playa Bowls started in 2014 as a pop-up stand in New Jersey. Founders Robert Giuliani and Abby Taylor launched Playa Bowls ...

The man's defense lawyer has suggested he may be suffering from a mental illness and is incompetent to stand trial.

The woman "received at least 11 stab wounds" to the back of [her] head, neck and abdomen," police said, and had to have "part ...

In this episode of The Big Picture Manatee, hosts Cheri Coryea, Misty Servia, and Reggie Bellamy break down the latest on ...

The Braves, meanwhile, got two touchdown passes each from quarterbacks Brodie Scheinberg and Koa Malau’ulu. Kicker CJ Wallace added a 20-yard field goal for the team ranked No. 5 in the nation last ...

Plans for the vacant Zenith office tower in Sarasota will include demolition and development of a 96-unit residence and ...

Longboat Island Chapel is gathering athletic shoes, socks and shoelaces for Stillpoint Mission as this month's fundraising ...