Bradenton police locate missing 7-year-old girl
A 7-year-old child from Bradenton who was last seen Monday night has since been located, police said.
1 lane opens after crash closes I-75N near Ellenton exit in Manatee County
One lane of northbound traffic has reopened after a crash closed Interstate 75 on the bridge near the Ellenton exit in Manatee County Friday.
Teen dies after being dumped at Manatee County hospital with gunshot wound
A 15-year-old died early Thanksgiving morning after being left at Manatee Memorial Hospital. Deputies say the teen was shot before being brought to the hospital.
Florida wildlife officials considering new rules to protect seabirds at Skyway Fishing Pier
Between line entanglements and fishhooks, the Skyway Fishing Pier is the epicenter where many brown pelicans have died.
STEM program focused on animatronics launches at two Manatee County middle schools
The STEM program called "Education through Imagination" is officially being offered as an elective at two Manatee County middle schools. It allows students to create their own animatronics in the classroom.
FHP: Bradenton motorcyclist killed after running stop sign
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that claimed the life of a Bradenton man.
Bradenton teen who lost legs in car crash finds hope in Boston Marathon bomb survivor at same hospital
By chance, an 18-year-old who became a double amputee following a car crash was placed in a hospital room two doors down from a woman who lost her leg during the Boston Marathon bombing and the pair quickly became new friends.
Manatee County restaurant to stay open for the community when Nicole moves through
People in Manatee County said they're nervous of what wind and rain from Tropical Storm Nicole could do to their properties that are already damaged from Hurricane Ian.
2 men convicted in Bradenton smoke shop murder where brother witnesses killing on remote surveillance video
Over three years after a Bradenton smoke shop owner was murdered during a robbery - a killing that was witnessed by his own brother through a live stream of the surveillance video – two men were convicted and face life in prison.
Man arrested in connection to deadly shooting outside Bradenton bar, police say
A man was arrested Friday in connection to a deadly shooting outside of bar in Bradenton over the weekend, police said.
FHP: 3 juveniles hit, seriously injured while running across a Bradenton street
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating after three girls sustained serious injuries after being hit by a car while running across a Bradenton street Thursday afternoon.
Manatee County K9 back on the job after being stabbed by a suspect
A K9 that was injured while helping apprehend a criminal two weeks ago has recovered and is back at work.
Bradenton man riding bicycle dies following traffic crash
A 27-year-old man passed away two days after a traffic crash occurred in Bradenton, troopers said.
Manatee County ends contract for red light cameras after no safety improvements
Red light cameras in Manatee County are now a thing of the past after issuing tickets for more than 10 years. County commissioners voted in May not to renew their contract with the vendor, however some residents aren't so sure it's the safest move.
21-year-old man dies in Palmetto shooting, police say
Manatee County detectives are investigating the shooting death of a 21-year-old man.
‘It’s heartbreaking’: Bradenton police asking for public’s help in solving 64-year-old man’s murder
Bradenton police are searching for a murder suspect after a 64-year-old man was found dead Thursday night.
Manatee County deputies search for suspect in deadly Skyway Fishing Pier shooting; $5,000 reward offered
Detectives in Manatee County are still searching for answers after a 26-year-old was found dead at the Sunshine Skyway South Fishing Pier last week.
Volunteers spruce up Anna Maria Island
More than 200 volunteers were on Coquina Beach Saturday to take part in the "Love it like a Local' Beach cleanup put on by 'Keep Manatee Beautiful' and the Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau.
1 shot, killed at Sunshine Skyway Fishing Pier, deputies say
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man was shot to death at the Sunshine Skyway Fishing Pier Friday evening.
Injured alligator rescued on Anna Maria Island was euthanized
An alligator was rescued on Anna Maria Island between Bean Point Beach and Rod and Reel Pier over the weekend. It has since been euthanized.