Bradenton

Forests store more than a quarter of the earth's carbon dioxide. But trees don't grow fast enough to compete with the amount of fossil fuels released into the atmosphere. Lately, communities are learning that a small solution could make a big impact in fighting climate change.

A man accused of selling a toxic industrial bleach as a coronavirus cure through his Florida-based church has been returned to the United States after being arrested in Colombia.

The city has said it would use $8 million in federal stimulus money to make the improvements. It will also be required to invest at least $220,000 in projects to improve local waters and estuaries.

Online real estate data company Stessa reviewed statistics from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.

John Horne owns 5 restaurants in the Bradenton area that include several Anna Maria Oyster Bar locations.

The city council has green-lit a new set of rules that will, among other things, require landlords to register their properties and limit the amount of guests per rental.

The service would aim to decrease traffic going on and off Anna Maria Island.

The city has proposed new regulations in response to residents' concerns over vacationers causing problems.

About 21% of patients diagnosed with COVID during a hospital stay died, according to data analyzed for KHN. In-hospital rates of spread varied widely and patients had no way of checking them.

With Juneteenth coming up, here are some local events you can participate in and celebrate.

Officials hope the event, which is a huge economic boost for Bradenton and Palmetto, will resume in February 2022.

By Steve NewbornIn 1950, Manatee County had 34,000 people. Today, there are around 400,000. In another generation, it's expected to have more people than…