Manatee County Headlines
Rep. Vern Buchanan calling for more oil regulation
Buchanan said after meeting with environmentalists, business owners and lawmakers, he wrote legislation to address what he called a lack of regulation in the industry.
Crist allows fishing without a license on Father's Day
For Father's Day this year, many dads chose to fish with their families.
Yacht club hosts day of fun for dozens of children
The Bradenton Yacht Club hosted over 30 children from the Boys and Girls Club of Manatee County for a day of fun.
20 of Florida's DMV offices scheduled to close
With one of the Department of Motor Vehicle branches in Manatee County shutting down, residents will have to go to a different place to serve their needs.
MOTE concerned oil spill is affecting shark patterns
Mote Marine Laboratory scientists are concerned the oil spill is affecting the patterns of whale sharks.