New reports point to record rainfall, increased development and other infrastructure issues as causes of local flooding.

Floridians love manatees. The marine animals, lovingly known as "sea cows" or "gentle giants," spend the winters swimming in ...

The program was designed to assist small businesses in the Tampa Bay and West Central Florida regions affected by Hurricane ...

A cold front will sweep into the Florida Gulf coast this Wednesday, bringing possible thunderstorms and cooler weather to ...

With less than 100 days until hurricane season, some people in Manatee County are still rebuilding from Tropical Storm Debby.

I've lived in the Tampa Bay area as a Florida local for 19 years. Some of the best things to do include a boat cruise or a ...

The School District of Manatee County says changes are coming as growth leads to more crowded classrooms – and that could mean redrawing boundaries, in addition to building new schools.

The panel discussion, Diving deep: How we can improve Tampa Bay’s water quality, will run from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Shanna & ...

The 30th Brunch on the Bay, the signature philanthropic event for the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee, raised more than $400,000 for student scholarship on Sunday, March 2.

Manatee County Commissioners voted unanimously to rename U.S. 19 between Palm View and Tarrea Ceia Road in memory of Army Specialist Nicholas Panipinto.

28 commission meeting. The answer is yes if Manatee wants to meet the burgeoning demand for affordable housing options. Similar to the rest of the broader Tampa Bay region, Manatee has been in ...

A jury has been seated in the trial of the woman accused in a deadly hit-and-run. Teresa Zeppi, 60, was escorted by a deputy as she entered the courtroom Monday morning. Her arms and legs were ...