Woman plowed into Manatee deputy with stolen car, sheriff says
Video shared by the sheriff's office shows the stolen car lurch forward into the deputy, sending her flying backwards. The deputy is expected to be OK; the driver is facing charges.
Manatee County COVID-19 vaccine distribution
In an executive order, Governor Ron DeSantis said the first phase of vaccine administration will prioritize long-term care facility residents and staff, persons 65 years of age and older, and health care personnel with direct patient contact.
Bay Area law enforcement officers head to DC to participate in presidential inauguration
Dozens of law enforcement officers from the Tampa Bay area are on their way to Washington, D.C. to assist with security for the presidential inauguration.
Investigation underway after woman says safety bar on Manatee County fair ride malfunctioned
A carnival ride company is investigating after a woman says she slipped out of a safety bar on a ride at the Manatee County Fair.
Manatee County commissioner backtracks on previous commitment to new animal shelter
Plumbing problems, mold, and crowded kennels are just a few of the problems Manatee County Animal Services has faced for years.
Family faces mounting medical bills, funeral expenses after home explodes in Bradenton
The Lopez family is asking for help after their father was hospitalized and their son recently died from injuries sustained when their house exploded two hours after a gas leak was reported in the area.
Bradenton man dies weeks after suffering injuries in house explosion
23-year-old Adrian Lopez Jr. suffered severe burns after a gas leak near his house caused his Bradenton home to explode. He was in a coma in the ICU for weeks before passing away in the hospital.
Two families displaced following fire at Bradenton apartment
A late-night fire at a Bradenton apartment complex led to heavy damage and two families who were displaced for the night.
Manatee, Sarasota counties told more vaccine is on the way
Manatee and Sarasota counties were held up as examples of how to quickly and effectively distribute the COVID-19 vaccine, but as time drew closer for second doses, they worried a new shipment wouldn't make it.
‘Lectern guy’ suspected in U.S. Capitol riot released from jail after Tampa court appearance
At least three people from Florida are facing charges following the U.S. Capitol riot, including a man from Parrish who was booked into Pinellas County jail over the weekend.
Manatee deputies searching for missing, endangered woman
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Taylor Chaney, 35, who left her home at the Clubhouse Veranda Condos in Bradenton at 10:45 a.m. Saturday morning and never returned.
Suspected U.S. Capitol 'lectern guy' arrested on federal charges in Pinellas County
The smiling 'lectern guy' seen in a now-viral photo taken during this week’s invasion of the U.S. Capitol has been arrested in Pinellas County, records show.
Coast Guard rescues 3 from flooding boat off Anna Maria Island
Three people were rescued from a commercial fishing vessel Friday night two miles west of Anna Maria Island, according to the Coast Guard.
500 hit the jackpot in Manatee County’s COVID-19 vaccination lottery pool Friday
More than 32,000 people registered for Manatee County’s lottery-style COVID-19 vaccine waiting pool less than 24 hours after it went live.
Manatee County lottery-style vaccine standby pool for seniors
Manatee County is setting up a vaccination standby pool so seniors and others eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine can be notified when their first dose is ready to be administered.
Manatee County man possibly photographed carrying House speaker's lectern from Capitol
A Manatee County man is featured in one of the more viral images from the failed insurrection attempt in Washington, D.C., acquaintances of the man said Thursday.
Rifle-toting man was on drugs during “mission” to break into home, deputies say
A man is behind bars after he forced his way into a screened lanai with a large gun while he was fantasizing about being an officer or military member, according to Manatee County deputies.
MCSO: 4 shot at 2 locations in Manatee County, search is on for suspects
Manatee County deputies say four people were shot Friday night at two locations by suspects fitting the same description.
MCSO: Man accused of threatening to kill pregnant girlfriend dies in crash while fleeing from deputies
A man suspected of choking his pregnant girlfriend and threatening to kill her and her son died Friday night while fleeing from deputies, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
Take in the old Florida ecosystem of Emerson Point Preserve
Regardless of the weather, there's a beautiful, brackish ecosystem in Manatee County, ready for you to explore.