Founded in 1855, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office provides service to the unincorporated areas of the county. Learn more ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — In a time where change happens fast and new technology is evolving around us, a museum in Palmetto is holding on to moments in time — hoping more people can experience the joys ...

More than $32.1 million collected — that’s a wrap on Manatee County’s 2024-25 bed tax. The Manatee County Tax Collector’s Office reported Nov. 3 ...

County parks and natural preserves in Manatee will remain open, as will Manatee Public Beach, Manatee County and Buffalo ...

With the holidays approaching, Meals On Wheels PLUS, which oversees the food bank, is also seeking support to meet growing community demand.

Turning Points and its community partners host the 27th annual Manatee County Stand Down Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon at the Manatee County Fairgrounds, 1303 17th St. W., Palmetto. The event provides life ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia said local governments are spending millions more than they should — and taxpayers are footing the bill. In just seven counties, ...

Manatee County officials are pursuing new rules to tighten regulations on illegal slot gambling machines that have become a widespread problem in the Bradenton area. Commissioner Tal Siddique shared ...

BRADENTON, Fla. — Manatee County’s new trash collection system officially rolled out this week — and not everyone’s on board with the changes. “I’m not really into this,” resident Jamie Housel said.

BRADENTON, Fla. (WFLA) — A Manatee County Public Schools substitute teacher who was arrested for “lewd conduct” against a 10-year-old student had a prior school-related arrest in Brevard County, ...