- ABC Action News is helping families prepare for the first day of school.
- School starts in Manatee County on Monday, Aug. 11.
- ABC Action News anchor Wendy Ryan sat down with Manatee County Interim Superintendent Kevin Chapman ahead of the first day of school.
- Ryan and Chapman discussed his role as interim superintendent, the increase in student enrollment, staffing, safety/security in schools, and new policies.
WATCH: One-on-One with Manatee County Interim Superintendent Kevin Chapman
One-on-One with Manatee County Interim Superintendent Kevin Chapman
MORE: Manatee County School Board selects four semi-finalists for superintendent search
- If you are interested in applying for a job in Manatee County schools, click here.
- You can see the full interview above.

Florida beekeeper loses livelihood after neighbor has 20 beehives removed from his property
An 84-year-old Citrus County beekeeper is fighting to recover 20 active beehives that were taken from his property months ago, leaving him without his main source of income and removing up to 2 million bees from the local ecosystem.
Florida beekeeper loses livelihood after neighbor has 20 beehives removed from his property