Two mothers are on a mission to protect Manatee County students after they say their children were victimized by teachers.

This step comes just weeks after the school board fired Superintendent Jason Wysong over the incidents. The board has launched a 10-week search for new leadership.

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The mother of a Haile Middle School student is speaking out after a teacher was arrested and charged with lewd conduct with a ...

In Manatee County, the Government Efficiency Liaison Committee is looking for members with experience in accounting, finance, ...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Manatee County School Board has approved a timeline for the selection process for a new superintendent. Former Superintendent Jason Wysong was removed May 20 after hours of ...

After Ballard shifted the topic from a hiring freeze to a review of the current staff, McCann had a request for each ...

Brevard County is leading the state in manatee deaths in 2025. ORLANDO, Fla. - Brevard County is leading the state in manatee deaths in 2025, according to the FWC.

BRADENTON, Fla. (WFLA) — The school board in Manatee County begins the process of finding its next superintendent on Tuesday.

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Manatee County wants residents to plan ahead this storm season and is increasing accessibility to a ...

Papework recently filed with Manatee County Development Services shows The Home Depot is planning to build a store off ...