1+ hour, 11+ min ago  (808+ words) But when visitors returned this January, the trees looked strangely bare. The informative signs were still there, but the air that once seemed to shimmer with butterflies was mostly still. They spotted only a few monarchs drifting in the native…...

2+ hour, 21+ min ago  (621+ words) U. S. District Judge Mark Walker has rejected a legal challenge to Florida's restrictions on ballot initiatives that was filed by groups who have been pushing measures on marijuana and Medicaid expansion. The two-week trial wrapped up in February and Walker issued…...

1+ hour, 59+ min ago  (1014+ words) Three local Republican frontrunners in different congressional races will live in the same district under a new map drawn amid a push by Gov. Ron De Santis to expand the GOP's advantage. As part of the redistricting, incumbents Anna Paulina…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (280+ words) Mary Katherine Silcox, 65, of Palmetto, Florida, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at home. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Mary received an Associate degree in Animal Science: Equine Studies from SUNY Cobleskill. Her love of horses…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (358+ words) Lisa Gonzalez Moore announced this week that she will seek reelection to the Bradenton City Council. Moore, a local real estate and business attorney, is finishing her first term after more than 23 years in Manatee County and over 16 years living…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago  (272+ words) (Feature Impact) April 28, 2026, marks the third annual National Parvo Awareness Day, aimed at bringing awareness to this devastating and often-fatal virus. Canine parvovirus (parvo) is a highly contagious and potentially fatal disease that can affect dogs of all ages, though…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago  (227+ words) Global military spending hit a record $2. 9 trillion in 2025, marking the 11th consecutive year in which spending increased, as rising global insecurity and rearmament drive higher worldwide defense budgets. The United States, China, and Russia combined accounted for $1. 48 trillion last year, representing…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago  (1026+ words) ST PETERSBURG " Although officials say there's no "silver bullet" to cure Florida's affordable housing crisis, an argument that smaller lot sizes can be a significant part of the solution was the topic of a panel discussion this week at the…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago  (93+ words) Titans of Rock delivers arena anthems from Bon Jovi & Journey " sing loud, rock harder! Global Military Spending Continues to Skyrocket Florida average teacher pay remains at bottom of national data, union says The call for smaller lot sizes to ease…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago  (212+ words) Music in the Park: Bring your friends, family, and a comfy spot to sit for this free music series! Fridays, April 3-May 1, 2026, 6-8 pm at the Bradenton Riverwalk Pavilion. 452 3rd Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205 Florida average teacher pay remains at bottom of…...