It’s the first time that Manatee County voters have been able to decide whether tourists should pay a higher fee when staying in local hotels and short-term rentals.

Congressman Vern Buchanan cruised to another victory Tuesday night to win his 10th term in the U.S. House of Representatives. Incumbent Republican Buchanan defeated Democrat Jan Schneider for ...

Voters re-elected Mayor Gene Brown and Councilwoman Pam Coachman for their second terms on the Bradenton City Council. Brown and Coachman both faced competition in Tuesday’s general elections. Former ...