All local government offices will be closed Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in observance of Veterans Day. The Manatee School Board will be in session on Tuesday at 10 a.m., and on ...

The Florida Senate chamber on May 29, 2026. (Photo by Jay Waagmeester/Florida Phoenix)Senate President-Designate Jim Boyd released on Thursday released details about his planned inner circle during ...

Ashley Herrmann with Angie Nixon, from Herrmann's Facebook account.During the just-concluded midterm elections, Republicans told Florida voters they were the only thing standing between keeping the ...

The fingerpointing is coming from inside the house. Vice President JD Vance said in a lengthy social media post Wednesday that Republicans’ shellacking in the midterm elections the night before ...

WASHINGTON — Voting ended Tuesday in this year’s midterm elections, leaving officials and volunteers counting tens of millions of ballots to determine which U.S. House and Senate candidates will ...

Democrats have won the majority of governor’s offices for the first time in 16 years after the GOP racked up major losses across the country. Democrats flipped governorships in Georgia, Iowa, … ...

With 95% of precincts having reported, Florida Amendment 3 looks to have passed. The proposal, which expands homestead property tax exemptions, received 60.72% of the vote (2,638,964 "Yes" votes), … ...

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“Duke Energy Florida appreciates the Florida Public Service Commission’s careful review,” said Duke spokesperson Ana Gibbs. “We remain focused on getting this right for Florida by supporting economic ...

The 2026 election cycle in Manatee County will include local, municipal, district, state, and federal races, along with potential referendums and special district elections that affect residents ...

Today is the final day to participate in the 2026 Election. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m., and you can only vote at your assigned precinct. To access The Bradenton Times 2026 General ...