With frigid temperatures in the forecast, Manatee County, in partnership with community organizations, is opening cold ...

Indivisible Manatee reports an impressive turnout for the first in a series of community meetings to engage local residents. The “Right to Vote: Understanding the New Rules” event ...

This week, Mitch and Dawn discuss the groundbreaking for Valor Park, preview the state legislative session, the Clintons ...

A Florida bill allowing prosecutors to consider gang members’ social media posts passed its first House committee unanimously Wednesday. HB 429 by Republican Rep. Jessica Baker adds new methods of … ...

On Sunday, January 18 starting at 3:00 p.m., Ship of Fools will perform a tribute show to Bob Weir, rhythm guitarist and founding member of Grateful Dead who died at the age of 78 on Saturday. The … ...

On Saturday, journalist and author Carrie Seidman hosted WSLR's Talk of the Town live from the Fogartyville Community Media ...

Voters in Florida could have a chance to enshrine religious protections in schools in the Florida Constitution, the same protections already established in statute. The measure, HJR 583, pitched as … ...

Eligibility in a fledgling state swimming lesson voucher program could be revamped to accommodate more older children and fewer babies under a bill moving its way through the state Legislature. The … ...

Joan Sanderson Hunter Murphy, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by love on January 8, 2026, in Houston, Texas following her long battle with an illness leaving behind a legacy of devotion, … ...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ popularity has dipped in the newest public opinion survey conducted by veteran polling firm Mason-Dixon. The survey of 625 registered Florida voters shows the governor at … ...

Close relatives are his son Sean and wife Crystal Coffey, sisters Mary Pardo with son Wesley Elofson and wife Kim, Joy Richardson and husband Jim, and daughter Ann Bliss. Nieces and nephews along … ...

JACK’D UP is a multi award -winning male and female fronted rock cover band. In 2021, the group reformed with new members and then received 5 different Reader Choice Awards as best local rock band. … ...