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 ...

Deputies arrested 21-year-old Dakota Hayes, Bradenton, and charged him with first-degree attempted murder after they say he ...

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

Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Karen Rose to the School Board, months after voters booted her off. Late on Friday, the Governor ...

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

The regular season begins Aug. 21 and runs through Oct. 31 (with the exception of IMG which will play into November) with most teams playing 10 games in 11 weeks. Here are the weekly ...

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 ...