SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Manatee County is racing against the clock to minimize the threat of flooding ahead of the looming hurricane season. On Tuesday, the County Commission allocated $7.5 million ...

A Bradenton officer is recovering after being dragged by a driver who was attempting to flee a traffic stop Tuesday.

There’s an effort underway in Manatee County to clear 204 miles of stormwater canals and creeks of debris before another hurricane could impact the area. Kimberly Kuizon reports.

Manatee County has been working to clear ditches, drains, canals, and other waterways ahead of this hurricane season.

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There’s an effort underway in Manatee County to clear 204 miles of stormwater canals and creeks of debris before another ...

Manatee County will invest $252 million in federal disaster recovery funding in infrastructure and housing repair. The public is invited to weigh in.

The musician was booked in Georgia for aggravated assault, possession of a firearm, and more. His attorneys say it’s ...

A Manatee County medical manufacturer has been acquired for $120 million. Merit Medical Systems, traded on the Nasdaq under ...

Two major restaurant chains with Sarasota locations dating back decades closed the same day — including the longtime Applebee ...

Much of Tampa Bay is still recovering from last year's hurricanes. This includes Manatee County, which is now deciding how to spend $252 million in federal grant funds from the Department of Housing ...

The board voted 3-2 to terminate Superintendent Jason Wysong’s contract without cause. While his tenure ended without a ...