Holiday parades — both on land or by boat — light shows, chances to meet Santa and more winter season fun in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties.

A vehicle crash occurred Tuesday at the intersection of Lorraine Road and Rangeland Parkway, resulting in injuries and | ...

Voters chose the Republican candidate in all three Florida House seats that represent Manatee County. The county, which boasts nearly twice as many registered Republicans compared to Democrat voters, ...

Voters re-elected Mayor Gene Brown and Councilwoman Pam Coachman for their second terms on the Bradenton City Council. Brown ...

The family of a 37-year-old woman killed by an alleged drunk driver in Florida said she was a wonderful sister, and mother.

Buchanan, who has served in the House since 2007, represents a Republican-leaning district. It falls southeast of Tampa, including Bradenton and Brandon. In this most recent Congress, Buchanan served ...

West received 3,436 votes, or 63% while Smith won about 1,986 votes, or around 36.5%. Scott Whitaker also defeated incumbent ...

Manatee County voters have elected three new candidates and one incumbent to the seven-person Board of County Commissioners.

A Bradenton-based dealer of emergency and vocational apparatus has expanded its offerings to include refuse and recycling ...

Lachina Cropes was arrested for allegedly pepper-spraying foster parents and abducting her biological sons in Florida.

Mayor Dan Murphy checked in with The Islander Nov. 2 to let readers know: Debris removal continues in the city. The majority ...

Bradenton Police arrested Cesar Navarrete for DUI manslaughter and driving while license suspended causing death. Police said ...