Manatee County wetland protections at stake in potential win for developers
Manatee County wetland protections at stake in potential win for developers

Dozens of people who spoke at the meeting also opposed reducing the buffer, but Commissioners voted 6-1 to move the topic along.

5 hrs 3 mins ago by Marco La Manno
The 90s blue mirage: A Sea Change in Florida Politics
October 1st, 5:23 PM EDT by Marco La Manno
New College issues cease-and-desist letter to Alt New College
September 30th, 6:15 PM EDT by Marco La Manno
A conservative Democrat changes his stripes: A Sea Change in Florida Politics
A conservative Democrat changes his stripes: A Sea Change in Florida Politics

We look at the conservative Democrat who switched parties, and we dive into 80s-era Florida being led by the man who may have picked fruit for your parents.

September 24th, 6:32 PM EDT by Marco La Manno
Early Democratic dominance: A Sea Change in Florida Politics
Early Democratic dominance: A Sea Change in Florida Politics

Florida used to be reliably Democratic. Now Republicans control all the levers of power. So what happened in between? In the first installment of our new series, "Red, Purple, and Blue: A Sea Change in Florida Politics," we begin to answer that question.

September 17th, 5:57 PM EDT by Marco La Manno
Manatee County commissioners vote to ban Planned Parenthood funding despite objections
Manatee County commissioners vote to ban Planned Parenthood funding despite objections

In a 6-1 vote, the Manatee County commissioners adopted a resolution that bans county money from being used for Planned Parenthood and nonprofits affiliated with any abortion provider.

September 12th, 6:36 PM EDT by Marco La Manno
Florida's ousted congressional map could have ramifications for local races
Florida's ousted congressional map could have ramifications for local races

Challenges to seats in Tampa and Orlando are outside the realm of discussion for now based on a deal between the plaintiffs and the state. However, agreements were recently reached challenging local, non-federal seats in Jacksonville.

September 4th, 5:54 PM EDT by Marco La Manno
Federal judge strikes down Florida's drag show law
Federal judge strikes down Florida's drag show law

To the concern about "adult live performances," Presnell says Florida law already allows minors to attend R-rated films if accompanied by a parent of guardian.

June 25th, 11:59 AM EDT by Marco La Manno
Gruters upset with DeSantis over Sarasota vetoes, says it's over Trump endorsement
Gruters upset with DeSantis over Sarasota vetoes, says it's over Trump endorsement

"The Governor is clearly upset I endorsed Donald Trump for President, and so he took it out on the people of Sarasota County."

June 17th, 12:22 PM EDT by Marco La Manno
College Board refuses to change courses for Florida Department of Education
College Board refuses to change courses for Florida Department of Education

The Florida Department of Education sent to the College Board to review all AP courses to see if they "need modification to ensure compliance" with a Florida law targeting instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity.

June 17th, 12:20 PM EDT by Marco La Manno
U.S. Supreme Court Alabama ruling give hope to voting rights groups in Florida
U.S. Supreme Court Alabama ruling give hope to voting rights groups in Florida

In the 5-4 decision Thursday, the justices threw out a Republican-drawn congressional districts map that a lower court said discriminated against black voters.

June 11th, 3:44 PM EDT by Marco La Manno
DeSantis blocks new AP African American studies course
DeSantis blocks new AP African American studies course

Governor Ron DeSantis' administration is blocking a new advanced placement course on African American studies for high school students.

January 22nd, 6:01 PM EST by SNN Newsroom
Former NASA scientist praises climate provisions in Inflation Reduction Act
Former NASA scientist praises climate provisions in Inflation Reduction Act

SARASOTA (SNN TV) - With the Inflation Reduction Act, the United States makes its biggest investment in reversing climate change, which also may help encourage other countries to join the effort. I've spoken many times with the CEO of the Climate Adaptati

September 25th, 6:17 PM EDT by Marco La Manno
Rubio supports 15-week abortion ban, Demings attacks Rubio
Rubio supports 15-week abortion ban, Demings attacks Rubio

Rubio has also said tragic circumstances of a pregnancy -- such as rape or incest -- shouldn't determine whether or not an abortion can happen.

September 17th, 5:19 PM EDT by SNN Newsroom
Florida taxpayers spent $615k to ship immigrants from Texas to Massachusetts
Florida taxpayers spent $615k to ship immigrants from Texas to Massachusetts

According to USA Today Florida, that's the amount of money Governor Ron DeSantis used to relocate 50 Venezuelan migrants from Texas to Martha's Vineyard.

September 17th, 5:39 PM EDT by SNN Newsroom
Demings attacks Rubio on support of full abortion ban in states
Demings attacks Rubio on support of full abortion ban in states

When pressed in a CBS Miami interview, Rubio said he would favor a complete ban on abortion with no exceptions if a state decided on it.

September 4th, 5:40 PM EDT by SNN Newsroom
Nikki Fried: I'll use "full weight" of governor's office to help enshrine right to abortion in constitution
Nikki Fried: I'll use "full weight" of governor's office to help enshrine right to abortion in constitution

Commissioner Fried joined SNN to respond to arguments made by those who oppose abortion rights, as well as talk about what she would do as governor on the issue of abortion rights.

June 26th, 5:49 PM EDT by Marco La Manno
Congressman Charlie Crist talks affordable housing with SNN
Congressman Charlie Crist talks affordable housing with SNN

Marco La Manno was able to speak to Congressman Crist recently about one of the biggest issues in Florida: the home insurance crisis.

June 19th, 5:44 PM EDT by Marco La Manno
Nikki Fried speaks with SNN on her plan to combat soaring insurance and rent
Nikki Fried speaks with SNN on her plan to combat soaring insurance and rent

Commissioner Nikki Fried says Florida's government has failed on the issue of affordable housing.

June 12th, 6:11 PM EDT by Marco La Manno
Manatee Clerk of Court stands by letter that suspects financial malfeasance from Scott Hopes
Manatee Clerk of Court stands by letter that suspects financial malfeasance from Scott Hopes

Angelina Colonneso says she has "grave concerns" about Hopes' performance, saying Hopes has not communicated with her office on multiple projects and is concerned about his use of money.

May 21st, 12:39 PM EDT by SNN Newsroom
"Buffalo isn’t an isolated incident" Giffords group talks to SNN about racist shooting
"Buffalo isn’t an isolated incident" Giffords group talks to SNN about racist shooting

Giffords is an organization led by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords who was shot a decade ago.

May 22nd, 12:53 PM EDT by Marco La Manno
Nikki Fried urges Florida reps to keep cannabis provision in COMPETES Act
Nikki Fried urges Florida reps to keep cannabis provision in COMPETES Act

Fried wants the Florida delegation on this committee to keep a cannabis banking provision in the bill.

May 14th, 12:21 PM EDT by SNN Newsroom
DeSantis getting millions from real estate, realtors
DeSantis getting millions from real estate, realtors

In this interview, we hear why real estate loves DeSantis and how or if this will affect the special session on Florida's home insurance crisis.

May 3rd, 10:39 AM EDT by Marco La Manno
New political group 'Ron Be Gone' wants to unseat governor
New political group 'Ron Be Gone' wants to unseat governor

'Ron Be Gone,' as the name states, wants Ron DeSantis gone.

March 18th, 7:50 AM EDT by SNN Newsroom
Planned Parenthood encouraging residents to vote
Planned Parenthood encouraging residents to vote

With the midterm elections one day away Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida are getting proactive by urging residents to vote.

November 5th, 5:37 PM EST
Gap in background checks under review
Gap in background checks under review

TALLAHASSEE – The nearly year–long gap in background checks for concealed carry permits under Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam’s watch is now being reviewed. The audit is being done by the state’s auditor general, and Putnam’s office confirmed that the audit has started. In fact, the review began before the security snafu was made public in […]
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North Port City Clerk resigns
North Port City Clerk resigns

SARASOTA – North Port City Clerk Patsy Adkins has given her 30 day resignation notice, ending a 15–year career with the city. Adkins has spent the two most recent of those 15 years as the city clerk. She had come under scrutiny recently both over the way she managed the clerk’s office and a backlog […]
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Bail reform to reach Sarasota and Manatee County
Bail reform to reach Sarasota and Manatee County

SARASOTA – A know your rights event put on by Black Lives Matter touched on topics of what to do when stopped by the police, race relations, and bail reform. 2015 report from the New York Times says of the people currently locked up in this country, 60 percent haven’t been convicted of anything. Close […]
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