MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Manatee County commissioners are considering new short-term rental regulations after receiving hundreds of complaints from residents who say vacation rentals are affecting ...

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Manatees are having a rough year, Florida. The gentle giants are facing a familiar threat, but in an unusual place. A recent stretch of incidents in North Florida has caught the attention of wildlife ...

California is a financial mess. In December, the state auditor released his “Updated Assessment of Issues and Agencies That Pose a High Risk to the State,” reporting that “Late Financial Reporting ...

Some license-plate-reading cameras will be removed from Manatee County roads following a recent state order. On Monday, the Florida Department of Transportation revoked approvals for ...

Update 8/27 10:40am ET: While it's still in stock at Walmart, this controller has sold out at all other US retailers. It will likely be totally unavailable soon, so if you're sure you want it, I'd ...

The state budget is an obvious source for anyone interested in how California finances its programs. However the budget, including the latest version enacted in June, is only a rough outline, a ...

California is experiencing an educational paradox, according to Herb Morgan, a candidate for state controller — the state’s chief fiscal officer, accountant and auditor. The Golden State, Morgan said, ...

Tuesday’s primary election produced a few surprises – locally and statewide. Statewide, the most remarkable win was probably that of Florida House Rep. Angie Nixon, who easily beat well-funded, and ...

The $123 million project will swap the 1956 drawbridge for a fixed span, ending the traffic backups caused by bridge openings. The Cortez Road drawbridge to Anna Maria Island will be replaced ...