Video: Florida cat's face-to-face encounter with gator lurking outside home
A Florida homeowner captured a tense and unusual moment when his house cat came face-to-face with a young alligator just outside his home.
A Florida homeowner captured a tense and unusual moment when his house cat came face-to-face with a young alligator just outside his home.
Palmetto seeks to refresh community while keeping hometown feel
The city of Palmetto has long been known for its agricultural history, but many have considered the area a pass-through as drivers go to Anna Maria Island or even on to Sarasota and now city leaders are working to refresh the area.
The city of Palmetto has long been known for its agricultural history, but many have considered the area a pass-through as drivers go to Anna Maria Island or even on to Sarasota and now city leaders are working to refresh the area.
Manatee County dog with cord severely embedded in neck rescued, now recovering after surgery
A dog found with a cord lodged in his neck is now on the road to recovery after being rescued by officers with Manatee County Animal Welfare.
A dog found with a cord lodged in his neck is now on the road to recovery after being rescued by officers with Manatee County Animal Welfare.
Alligator trapped in soccer net rescued by Manatee County deputies after Gators' loss
An alligator in Manatee County is back in a pond where it belongs after getting trapped in a soccer net.
An alligator in Manatee County is back in a pond where it belongs after getting trapped in a soccer net.
Manatee County drug dealer charged with murder 1 year after deadly overdose, deputies say
A Manatee County man was charged with murder a year after a deadly overdose in Ellenton, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
A Manatee County man was charged with murder a year after a deadly overdose in Ellenton, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
DeSantis announces plans to for new Sunshine Skyway Fishing Pier
The Sunshine Skyway Fishing Pier, a landmark for Florida anglers and outdoor enthusiasts, is set for a massive overhaul following damage from Hurricane Milton.
The Sunshine Skyway Fishing Pier, a landmark for Florida anglers and outdoor enthusiasts, is set for a massive overhaul following damage from Hurricane Milton.
DeSantis halts Manatee County cruise terminal plans with new environmental bill
Plans for a potential cruise terminal in Manatee County have been effectively blocked after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new bill Thursday restricting large-scale dredging projects in some environmentally sensitive areas.
Plans for a potential cruise terminal in Manatee County have been effectively blocked after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new bill Thursday restricting large-scale dredging projects in some environmentally sensitive areas.
Bradenton man wanted for second-degree murder in deadly drive-by shooting: MCSO
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is searching for a Bradenton man wanted in connection with a drive-by shooting that left one dead and another injured earlier this month.
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is searching for a Bradenton man wanted in connection with a drive-by shooting that left one dead and another injured earlier this month.
Bill to potentially block Manatee cruise port approved
A new coastal resiliency bill passed by Florida lawmakers could stand in the way of a proposed cruise terminal in Manatee County.
A new coastal resiliency bill passed by Florida lawmakers could stand in the way of a proposed cruise terminal in Manatee County.
Man breaks into Parrish home, attacks woman in garage
A Parrish couple described the moments that followed after they faced an attack at home when a man broke into their garage on Sunday night.
A Parrish couple described the moments that followed after they faced an attack at home when a man broke into their garage on Sunday night.
Bradenton officer shoots, kills armed person while conducting ‘high-risk’ search warrant: Police
A Bradenton police officer shot and killed a suspect while executing a search warrant on Tuesday morning.
A Bradenton police officer shot and killed a suspect while executing a search warrant on Tuesday morning.
Missing Bradenton man safely located 1 mile from home requests chicken dinner after being gone 24 hours: BPD
A 74-year-old man who was at the heart of a Purple Alert in Bradenton has been safely located.
A 74-year-old man who was at the heart of a Purple Alert in Bradenton has been safely located.
Man found dead in vehicle, another injured in South Bradenton shooting: MCSO
Detectives are investigating a shooting early Sunday morning in South Bradenton that left one man dead and another injured inside a vehicle, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
Detectives are investigating a shooting early Sunday morning in South Bradenton that left one man dead and another injured inside a vehicle, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
Bay Area volunteers remove thousands of pounds of trash and invasive plants during cleanup events
Volunteers across the Bay Area spent Saturday picking up trash, removing invasive plants and helping restore local ecosystems as part of the nationwide "Greatest American Cleanup" campaign.
Volunteers across the Bay Area spent Saturday picking up trash, removing invasive plants and helping restore local ecosystems as part of the nationwide "Greatest American Cleanup" campaign.
Lakewood Ranch residents report check-washing scam as U.S. Postal Inspector investigates mail theft
Checks in the mail have become the subject of thieves in the Lakewood Ranch area, with some residents seeing their bank accounts hemorrhaging money.
Checks in the mail have become the subject of thieves in the Lakewood Ranch area, with some residents seeing their bank accounts hemorrhaging money.
Copper wire thieves targeting Manatee County's streetlights system: 'Roads go dark'
It's an epidemic that stretches across the nation: Copper wire thefts.
It's an epidemic that stretches across the nation: Copper wire thefts.
Manatee County Commissioner Carol Ann Felts honored after sudden passing: 'She came in like a storm'
The Manatee County Commission honored the late Commissioner Carol Ann Felts Tuesday morning — one week after her sudden passing at her Myakka City home.
The Manatee County Commission honored the late Commissioner Carol Ann Felts Tuesday morning — one week after her sudden passing at her Myakka City home.
Sarasota man killed, 2 injured in alleged red-light crash in Bradenton
A Sarasota man was killed, and two other people were seriously injured after a crash on Sunday afternoon in Bradenton, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A Sarasota man was killed, and two other people were seriously injured after a crash on Sunday afternoon in Bradenton, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Lakewood Ranch mother kills 2 children before taking her own life in ‘violent scene’: MCSO
A mother is accused of killing her two children before taking her own life inside a Lakewood Ranch home on Thursday.
A mother is accused of killing her two children before taking her own life inside a Lakewood Ranch home on Thursday.
9/11 victims advocates push awareness for NYPD retirees in Florida after promise of lifetime health care
More than two decades after the September 11 attacks, first responders who rushed into danger are now being guaranteed lifetime healthcare coverage following new legislation passed by Congress earlier this month.
More than two decades after the September 11 attacks, first responders who rushed into danger are now being guaranteed lifetime healthcare coverage following new legislation passed by Congress earlier this month.