Hurricane Isaias Strengthens in Gulf as Northern Gulf Coast Prepares for Weekend Impacts
Hurricane Isaias strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane Thursday morning, October 8, as it continued moving toward the northern Gulf Coast, where damaging winds, heavy rainfall and dangerous storm surge are possible heading into the weekend.
Manatee County Approves Over $100 Million in Project Funding for Infrastructure Recovery
The Manatee Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has approved the first round of projects to receive funding through the Lasting Manatee Infrastructure Recovery and Resiliency Program (IRRP), advancing another major component of the County’s long-term recovery from Hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton.
Off-Duty Manatee County 911 Telecommunicator Uses Quick Thinking to Aid Crash Victim on I-275
An off-duty Manatee County 911 telecommunicator put his emergency training into action after witnessing a serious crash on Interstate 275 that left a man with a severed hand.
Sentinel Chickens Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Manatee County
The Florida Department of Health in Manatee County is alerting residents after several sentinel chickens tested positive for West Nile virus.
Manatee County School Board sues two charter schools over tax share
The School Board of Manatee County filed a lawsuit this month that could settle a year-long dispute between the district and a charter school operator demanding a share of sales tax revenue meant to help public schools renovate and build new facilities.
LMCU Opens Applications for 36th Annual Lloyd F. Hutt Scholarship
Lake Michigan Credit Union (LMCU) is now accepting applications for its 36th annual Lloyd F. Hutt Scholarship. This year, LMCU is asking high school seniors to write about the “influencers” in their lives. These aren’t the ones with the most followers. They’re the people, experiences, and ideas that have made a lasting difference.