Palmetto Community Pulse

• Voter lookup tools across Florida, including Manatee County, went down Wednesday morning after VR Systems cited PHP security vulnerabilities.
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Ready to grow your own fall harvest? Join the UF/IFAS workshop on October 22.

• When: Thursday, October 22, 2026, 10 AM–12 PM
• Where: UF/IFAS...

Four energetic young dogs await homes at Manatee County Animal Welfare in Palmetto.

• A: Female German Shepherd/Husky mix, tan/black coat, loves walks...

Manatee County, home to Palmetto, has no reported dengue cases while Hillsborough leads Florida's outbreak.

Sarasota Mosquito Management sprays at...

• Sheriff's Office projects $23 million first-year impact, rising to $50 million total by year two
• Cuts could hit staffing, contracts, and school...

Palmetto holds the No. 3 spot in the Sarasota-Manatee Super 10 despite a weather-canceled game against Winter Park.

• Venice leads at 8-1 after a...

Manatee County approved a four-year deal letting SEMA Construction stage cranes and heavy equipment on county land just north of the Cortez Bridge.

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Manatee County commissioners approved two conservation purchases totaling nearly 711 acres and $16.25 million, expanding wildlife corridors and public...

Manatee County commissioners approved permanent shade structures for the Bishop Animal Shelter following months of complaints about cramped kennels...

No active power outages are currently reported in Palmetto, Florida. Residents can monitor the PowerOutage.us tracker for any updates as conditions may change.

A locally acquired dengue case has been confirmed in Manatee County, prompting coordinated action to protect residents.

• Response in progress:...

Early in-person voting runs 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily through October 31.

Key races include governor (Donalds vs. Jolly), attorney general, plus county...

Manatee County Mosquito Control pilot Isaac “Ike” Moore, 63, was killed when his Bell 407 struck a 150-foot amateur radio tower in Myakka City on Oct....

Manatee County officials highlight a stark trade-off: Amendment 3's homestead exemption would ease homeowner taxes but could slash the sheriff's...

Local legends Adrian McPherson and Reggie Davis are staging a major UF-FSU watch party at Sutton Park on Nov. 27 to unite fans and raise funds for...

Bradenton authorities charged a local man with fentanyl and meth trafficking following a chase, highlighting drug enforcement activity in the immediate area affecting nearby Palmetto residents.

Isaac Eich Moore, 63, is being remembered tonight for more than 32 years as an officer and pilot with the Columbus Ohio Division of Police, where he...

• Deputies say they found 92 grams of fentanyl, 61 grams of meth, over a pound of marijuana, and a loaded 9mm handgun after the chase.
• A ski mask...

Manatee County voters can cast early ballots at eight designated locations ahead of the Nov. 3 election, but confirm exact spots and hours on VoteManagy.gov before going.

Hunsader Farms' Pumpkin Festival is back after heavy rain canceled opening weekend, offering a classic fall outing with pumpkin picking and live...