Casey DeSantis Announces DCF Employment Partnership with New College of Florida
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Casey DeSantis Announces DCF Employment Partnership with New College of Florida

First Lady Casey DeSantis announced a partnership between New College of Florida and the Department of Children and Families (DCF) on Thursday while speaking at the higher-learning institution.  The core focus of this collaboration is to enhance employment avenues for students, with an emphasis on supporting those with disabilities. The announcement arrives during the Disability…

Manatee County Port Authority Chairman Expresses Support for Ashdod Port in Israel
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Manatee County Port Authority Chairman Expresses Support for Ashdod Port in Israel

Source: SeaPort Manatee Palmetto, Florida – The Chairman of the Manatee County Port Authority, James Satcher, has signed a letter of support and solidarity for Ashdod Port in Israel. The letter was signed during a recent meeting held by the Manatee County Port Authority. In the letter, Satcher stated, “SeaPort Manatee stands with the State…

Governor Ron DeSantis Commemorates New Park in Manatee County Named in His Honor
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Governor Ron DeSantis Commemorates New Park in Manatee County Named in His Honor

Photo Courtesy: Governor’s Press Office Governor Ron DeSantis was in Manatee County today to mark the grand opening of the newly christened Governor Ron DeSantis Park. “What a great park!” said Governor DeSantis. “As a dad, I am glad that this is here so that so many families will be able to enjoy it in the…

Manatee High salutes veterans, late police officer during football game
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Manatee High salutes veterans, late police officer during football game

Photo Credit: Bradenton Police Department Source: Manatee County School District There was an emotional tribute to a fallen police sergeant and veteran at the “Military Night” football game at Manatee High School. The school community and Hurricanes’ fans came together to show their support for his family. Bradenton Police Department (BPD) escorted the family of…

Ben Sasse A University President Not Afraid To Call Out Evil
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Ben Sasse A University President Not Afraid To Call Out Evil

It has been disheartening to watch the leaders of major universities dither over whether they should condemn Hamas for its terror attack in Israel. Imagine if the KKK attempted to hold a rally on a university campus. The university leaders would rightfully condemn the KKK and its message.  Juxtapose that response with the nuanced response…

Trump praises Hezbollah While Israelis Bury Their Dead
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Trump praises Hezbollah While Israelis Bury Their Dead

Image courtesy of cartoonmovement.com Is Donald Trump secretly determined to make sure that Biden and Harris are re-elected? Time and time again our Felon-in-Chief sticks his foot in his mouth. His latest gaffe is his praise of Hezbollah. Trump said that Hezbollah is smart and called the Israeli Defense Minister a “jerk.” He also criticized…

Hamas Is Evil And Must Be Obliterated
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Hamas Is Evil And Must Be Obliterated

The unmitigated terror we witnessed in Israel reminds us that there is evil in this world. Recently, we have listened as Democrat leftists have equated Israel, Hamas and Iran as just opposite sides of a political debate.  Similar arguments were made years ago as Nazis rose to power in Germany. Many politicians counseled restraint and…

Tales from the Mark Side: The window to the real world is open. Will you look?
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Tales from the Mark Side: The window to the real world is open. Will you look?

mark.young@manateeherald.com Forty dead babies with their heads chopped off. Full stop. Do we even need to expand on the savagery of Hamas terrorists? Paragliding into a music festival and executing hundreds of young, unarmed festival goers? Slaughtering entire Israeli families in their sleep including their pets? Kidnapping, raping and murdering Israeli women and then parading…