Manatee County

Manatee County deputies arrested Nathaniel Garza, 15, after he allegedly shot and killed a man sitting in a car.

A Manatee County deputy recently tested positive for COVID-19 after vacationing in Orlando, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.

The leaders of Manatee Memorial Hospital and Sarasota Memorial Hospital are urging county leaders to shut down the non-essentials of daily life.

At Happy Gospel Church in Manatee County, times haven't been so happy because social distancing caused members to miss out on weekly services. 

Hospitals and healthcare centers in Manatee County are burning through personal protective equipment, like face masks and gowns. They're going through it five to 10 times faster than they normally would due to an influx of patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The CEO of Manatee Memorial Hospital urges residents to social distance themselves. He's worried our actions now will bring devastating consequences soon. 

Manatee County is closing all boat ramps within its borders in an effort to limit beach access and minimize public gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Business is evolving at Tyton Design and Development. Three weeks ago, the staff switched gears from producing medical supplies for people in wheelchairs to producing face masks - and they're doing it by the thousands. 

Manatee County School’s virtual learning program is something that students and staff have already had access to, but on March 30, they'll be using it full time. 

As employees for Feld Entertainment arrived to work Friday, most were handed severance letters.

Officials in Manatee and Sarasota counties decided together they should close their beaches before the weekend. 

Like many counties across the state, Manatee County commissioners declared a local state of emergency Monday, but a local state of emergency is not a reason to panic.

Manatee County deputies are searching for Angela Pavers who was last seen around 4:40 a.m. Saturday morning. Deputies said she was walking away from Centerstone headed toward 26th E. in Bradenton. 

If you feel sick, there are in-home, local, and national resources for you to get advice and medical help. Below is a list of hotlines, phone numbers, websites, and emails where you can get help in the Tampa Bay Area.

For crews from fire rescue, EMS, law enforcement and others, the unknown can now be seen a little more clearly thanks to multiple drones that give first responders a clear picture of what they’re facing. 

Emergency dispatchers in Manatee County and across the state are now using a protocol known as enhanced caller screening.

At Blake Hospital in Bradenton, staff pre-screen visitors and patients before allowing the patients to step inside. Hospital CEO Randy Currin says the screening process is recommended by the Florida Department of Health.

The city of St. Petersburg is launching an investigation into why it took over 20 minutes to get an ambulance to a dying man who collapsed during Sunday's Skyway 10K.

More than 40 volunteers from FPL spent the day renovating the Palmetto Youth Center as part of FPL’s “Power to Care” program.

In an email sent to the congregation and staff, the church said they are notifying worshipers out of an abundance of caution.