The county is working with Peregrine to launch another dashboard soon that will display flooding reports from 911 calls screened and transcribed by AI.

The low pressure system affecting the Suncoast Tuesday afternoon has prompted Manatee County to issue a flood watch. The Public Safety Department says equipment including water pumps and rescue ...

Starting Oct. 6, household garbage collection will change from twice per week to once per week. County officials say the ...

Researchers will launch a study this summer to identify the mysterious source of fecal bacteria frequently found at Palma Sola South.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the state budget Monday and sent over $100 million in funding to Manatee County, including money ...

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill making Florida the second state to remove fluoride from the drinking water in May.

A tribute to the tooth-friendly fluoride, banned in public water systems on July 1, after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the Florida Farm Bill.

Fluoride improves tooth enamel, making teeth more resistant to cavities and decay. That’s especially important for children who are still growing and often don’t have the best oral health habits.

Hillsborough County Tampa ends water fluoridation ahead of statewide ban Other Tampa Bay-area cities that no longer use fluoride in its water systems include St. Petersburg, Bartow and Winter Haven.

Highland Falls officials are about to hold a public hearing on whether to stop adding fluoride to the village water system which serves about 1,200 customers.

A survey found of 18 central Wisconsin municipalities that responded, eight do not add fluoride to their water. Three stopped in the past two years.

Citing "evolving scientific research," Gov. Kevin Stitt is ending Oklahoma's endorsement of fluoride in drinking water.