'Waste to worth': Manatee County turning trash into power with $50M renewable gas project
Garbage dumped at Manatee County's Lena Road landfill will soon be converted from methane gas into usable energy. The goal is to help the county go from 'waste to worth.' The process is already being done on a small level, but a partnership and project will soon make it large scale.
Injuries reported in I-275 crash that caused major delays in Manatee County
Injuries have been reported in an I-275 crash that caused major delays in Manatee County Monday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
IMG Academy soccer star to sign with professional team in Mexico
A fifteen-year-old soccer player from Manatee County is going pro. While Victoria Stillman got her start at several different soccer clubs, she says IMG Academy in Bradenton gave her the training she needs to go to the next step.
Eagle rescued from Lakewood Ranch lake released seven months later
An eagle that had been injured and rescued from a Lakewood Ranch lake by a man who jumped in to save it, went back home on Sunday.
Orban’s Nursery makes dramatic comeback after losing every Poinsettia in 2024 storms
One of the Bay Area’s most vibrant holiday traditions returned on Saturday as Orban’s Nursery in Bradenton displays and sells 50,000 poinsettias at its annual holiday kickoff.
Several pets rescued from Bradenton apartment fire that causes over $1M in damages: CHFR
A fire at the Coral Club Apartments in Bradenton required several agencies to respond on Friday afternoon, according to Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue.
Bradenton mom’s 20-year fight for faster emergency notifications gains traction in Washington D.C.
A Bradenton mother who lost her daughter in 2005 is pushing for a nationwide emergency-contact registry tied to driver’s licenses.
FDLE investigating suspect's death while in custody
An investigation is underway after a man in police custody was taken to a hospital where he later died, according to the Bradenton Police Department.
Bayshore High School assistant football coach accused of soliciting another student for sex
Just hours after bonding out of jail, a high school football coach in Manatee County is facing another charge for soliciting a juvenile for sex.
Manatee County approves curfew for those under the age of sixteen
A curfew for teenagers. That's what Manatee County officials said they wanted, to help keep kids off the streets at night.
Bayshore High School assistant football coach accused of soliciting sexual contact with a student
A high school coach in Manatee County has been charged with soliciting sexual battery by an authority figure.
The Rod and Reel Pier restaurant reopening on Holmes Beach after storm destruction
The Rod and Reel Restaurant and Pier was a landmark on Anna Maria Island, until Hurricane Milton washed it away last year.
Medical examiner reveals cause of death for missing teen found dead in Manatee County pond
The medical examiner has announced the official cause of death for a North Carolina teen who disappeared in Florida and was found dead in a Manatee County retention pond.
New video released one year after Bradenton mother of four was shot, killed in driveway
One year after a deadly shooting took the life of a beloved mother of four, Bradenton police released new surveillance video hoping someone would come forward to help them make arrests.
Police K-9s from across the country showcase their skills at U.S. Police K9 Association Field Trials
Law enforcement officers and their K9 partners from across the country are showing off their skills in Manatee County.
Southeast High football team builds barbershop in locker room to build team chemistry
There's so much pride that goes into being a Southeast High School Seminole football player.
Mixon Farms passes key to Manatee County as legacy of property will continue for generations
Mixon Farms passes key to Manatee County as legacy of property will continue for generations.
Caught on video: Man accused of burglarizing St. Stephen's Episcopal School
Bradenton police are searching for a man accused of burglarizing a concession stand and maintenance shed at St. Stephen's Episcopal School over the weekend.
Families wait hours for emergency food distribution during government shutdown
With the government shutdown halting full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding, thousands of Florida families are struggling to make ends meet.
'Connected Manatee' pilot program to help connect struggling families with resources at school
Connected Manatee is launching a program to link struggling families with resources at school.