Bicyclist dead after car drives into bike lane, hits bicyclist: FHP
One man is dead after a driver drove into a bike lane and struck a bicyclist.
One man is dead after a driver drove into a bike lane and struck a bicyclist.
Manatee County father arrested after child finds gun under bed, accidentally shoots 5-year-old sibling: MCSO
A Manatee County man is facing a felony charge after investigators say one of his children found a gun under his father's bed and accidentally shot his 5-year-old sibling inside their home in March.
A Manatee County man is facing a felony charge after investigators say one of his children found a gun under his father's bed and accidentally shot his 5-year-old sibling inside their home in March.
Bradenton City Hall could temporarily move into Manatee County Administration Building as sale nears closing
After two years under contract, the sale of Bradenton City Hall is approaching its final stages, and city officials may have found a temporary home just a few blocks away.
After two years under contract, the sale of Bradenton City Hall is approaching its final stages, and city officials may have found a temporary home just a few blocks away.
Florida authorities seize over 250 illegal gambling machines, $120K in Operation Silent Spin
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office announced the dismantling of three illegal gambling arcades last week in partnership with the Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) and Homeland Security Investigations.
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office announced the dismantling of three illegal gambling arcades last week in partnership with the Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) and Homeland Security Investigations.
Historic Palmetto cemetery vandalized with graffiti, 17 graves damaged: 'It's evil, it hurts really bad'
A historic cemetery in Palmetto is now at the center of a disturbing vandalism investigation after families discovered damaged graves and graffiti across the property.
A historic cemetery in Palmetto is now at the center of a disturbing vandalism investigation after families discovered damaged graves and graffiti across the property.
Bradenton mother was drinking beer, on cellphone when 4-year-old daughter drowned at party: Documents
Court documents are shedding more light on what was going on during an after-hours pool party at a Bradenton apartment complex when a child slipped into the water and drowned.
Court documents are shedding more light on what was going on during an after-hours pool party at a Bradenton apartment complex when a child slipped into the water and drowned.
Bradenton police detail tragic pool party drowning that led to a mother's arrest: 'No one was watching'
A 32-year-old woman is in jail after her 4-year-old daughter drowned during an after-hours pool party at a Bradenton apartment complex Saturday night.
A 32-year-old woman is in jail after her 4-year-old daughter drowned during an after-hours pool party at a Bradenton apartment complex Saturday night.
Mother arrested after 4-year-old drowns at pool party: BPD
The Bradenton Police Department has arrested a mother after her four-year-old daughter drowned Saturday night at a pool party at the Kendall Ridge Apartment Complex.
The Bradenton Police Department has arrested a mother after her four-year-old daughter drowned Saturday night at a pool party at the Kendall Ridge Apartment Complex.
City of Bradenton Beach saves its police department: "They’re worth their weight in gold"
Residents and business owners filled Bradenton Beach City Hall on Thursday morning, sending a message to city commissioners about their police department that was heard loud and clear.
Residents and business owners filled Bradenton Beach City Hall on Thursday morning, sending a message to city commissioners about their police department that was heard loud and clear.
Bradenton police officer fired after domestic battery and burglary arrest: BPD
A Bradenton police officer was fired following her arrest on domestic battery and burglary charges in connection with a domestic violence incident, according to the Bradenton Police Department.
A Bradenton police officer was fired following her arrest on domestic battery and burglary charges in connection with a domestic violence incident, according to the Bradenton Police Department.
Nonprofit to transform former Manatee County Animal Services site into seabird rehab campus
As Manatee County Animal Services settles into its new expanded campus in Bradenton, a new chapter begins at its former location in Palmetto.
As Manatee County Animal Services settles into its new expanded campus in Bradenton, a new chapter begins at its former location in Palmetto.
Bradenton family deals with the aftermath of a fatal hit-and-run crash
Vicki Noon was killed in a hit-and-run crash Friday afternoon while she was getting the mail in front of her home on a residential street in Bradenton.
Vicki Noon was killed in a hit-and-run crash Friday afternoon while she was getting the mail in front of her home on a residential street in Bradenton.
Bradenton police arrest man accused in hit-and-run that left woman dead in her front yard: BPD
Bradenton police arrested a man accused of leaving the scene after a crash that left a 77-year-old woman dead in front of her home Friday afternoon.
Bradenton police arrested a man accused of leaving the scene after a crash that left a 77-year-old woman dead in front of her home Friday afternoon.
Palmetto pours millions into downtown redevelopment projects aimed at transforming city into a destination
For many drivers, Palmetto is simply the city you pass through on the way to somewhere else.
For many drivers, Palmetto is simply the city you pass through on the way to somewhere else.
Parrish growth boom leaves families struggling to find VPK and early learning centers
It is becoming a familiar challenge in Manatee County — keeping pace with continued growth.
It is becoming a familiar challenge in Manatee County — keeping pace with continued growth.
Manatee County's Green Bridge flag tribute marks America’s 250th anniversary and a son’s love for his father
The Green Bridge remains the connector from Palmetto to Bradenton, but lately, the commute across the water is offering more than just a view of the Manatee River.
The Green Bridge remains the connector from Palmetto to Bradenton, but lately, the commute across the water is offering more than just a view of the Manatee River.
Bradenton Beach weighs future of police department as city faces financial strain from 2024 hurricane season
On Anna Maria Island, the "down home feel" of Bradenton Beach is facing a potential shift as city leaders grapple with recovery from the 2024 hurricane season.
On Anna Maria Island, the "down home feel" of Bradenton Beach is facing a potential shift as city leaders grapple with recovery from the 2024 hurricane season.
Teen riding E-bike struck by SUV in crosswalk, flown to hospital: FHP
A Manatee County teen has been hospitalized after an SUV failed to yield to a crosswalk.
A Manatee County teen has been hospitalized after an SUV failed to yield to a crosswalk.
Bradenton's de Soto Heritage Festival Parade returns: 3 million beads and 87 years of tradition
If you take a drive down Manatee Avenue right now, you’ll see the telltale signs. The chairs are out, and the spots are being claimed. It’s a sure signal that the de Soto Grand Parade is getting ready to kick off Saturday night.
If you take a drive down Manatee Avenue right now, you’ll see the telltale signs. The chairs are out, and the spots are being claimed. It’s a sure signal that the de Soto Grand Parade is getting ready to kick off Saturday night.
Ex-minor leaguer claimed he was ‘scared & frustrated’ before fleeing deadly Manatee County I-75 crash: PCA
A probable cause affidavit is revealing more details about what was going through the mind of a former minor league baseball player after he was allegedly involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash on I-75 in Manatee County on Monday morning.
A probable cause affidavit is revealing more details about what was going through the mind of a former minor league baseball player after he was allegedly involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash on I-75 in Manatee County on Monday morning.