Manatee County commissioners are prioritizing the Lorraine Road widening project in the upcoming fiscal year budget. Funding may be shifted from other projects, such as the Morgan Johnson Road ...

The new FEMA preliminary flood insurance rate maps (FIRM) and elevation requirements will impact insurance rates for many Manatee County homeowners. The maps are being re-drawn for the first time ...

Manatee County's ban is in effect until 11:59 p.m. on April 29. Citrus, Hernando, Polk and Pasco counties also are under a burn restriction from the Florida Forest Service.