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

Manatee County commits funds to affordable housing and environmental projects, including a $5.6M loan for housing and $3.1M for beach restoration.

(WWSB) - 19-year-old Caitlyn ‘Katie’ Sandt has been missing since October 30th, according to her mother Christina Lopez.

A manatee mother and her calf are on their way to recovery at ZooTampa’s critical care center after spending months trapped in a canal.

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

The vote comes amid revelations that Manatee's water supply hasn't had fluoride for the past four years due to a broken system with a nearly $2 million repair tab.

Carina Chindamo was arrested along with two former Manatee County teacher aides in connection to tying a 7-year-old, ...

Manatee School for the Arts' planned solar project includes 3,000 panels and was drawn up by former U.S. Navy Seal Steve ...

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The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is now one of Florida's first law enforcement agencies to fully implement ‘cruise lights’ on patrol cars. With daily weapons screenings set to expand to middle ...

Extended days: Students at one Manatee County high school have the option of starting classes later in the day as the district explores options to keep teens attending, the Bradenton Herald reports.