The dispute ensued after the complainant blocked the neighbor's mailbox while unloading her car. This and other Longboat Key ...

Manatee County issues burn ban due to dry conditions, joining Sarasota County's existing ban. Officials express concern over increased wildfire risk and urge residents to comply with the restrictions.

Manatee County commissioners approved a $9.5 million land purchase for use as flood and wetlands impact mitigation associated with expansion plans for Golf Course Road. The 95-acre property ...

Manatee County leaders have signed off on buying a 93-acre property in Parrish with plans to prevent flooding, protect rare habitat from development and create a public park. The property sits ...

ORLANDO, Fla. (CBS12) — An orphaned manatee calf is on the road to recovery after being rescued. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced on Monday that the calf was ...

Homeowners in Sarasota may be in line for money to help with hurricane repairs ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Last year’s storms did significant damage to Manatee County’s drainage system and canals. Manatee County is ramping up efforts to clean its drainage systems after last ...

At a recent meeting, Manatee County commissioners approved a $5.6 million loan to One Stop Housing. The company plans to build 155 affordable housing units at its Forest Cove property at 1478 45th ...

BRADENTON, Fla. (CBS12) — A Manatee County deputy learned the dangers of drunk driving after an impaired driver crashed head-on into his patrol vehicle. According to the Manatee County Sheriff's ...

Now, Manatee County commissioners are set to launch it’s own “DOGE”-style cuts, but one commissioner promises that the county will take a different, more surgical approach. Chair of the BOCC, George ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A burn ban is in effect for Manatee County. The Manatee Board of County Commissioners imposed the ban Tuesday, forbidding all outdoor burning and use of fireworks due to the ...