68 drivers caught speeding in Bradenton school zones on first day

Bradenton police caught 68 drivers speeding through school zones on the first day of school, marking an increase in traffic violations compared to last year.

Bradenton crash: Police locate hit-and-run suspect, victim identified

A man remains in life-threatening condition and unable to communicate with officers following a Saturday night hit-and-run crash in Bradenton.

Bradenton Dollar Tree robbery: Suspect arrested in Los Angeles one year later

A 40-year-old woman wanted for robbing a Bradenton store while claiming to have a weapon has been arrested in California after more than a year on the run, according to police.

Photos show Bradenton nursing home partial collapse after over 150 relocated

New photos reveal the remains of a partial roof collapse at a Bradenton assisted living facility that forced the emergency evacuation of more than 150 residents Saturday night, according to a joint statement from the City of Bradenton and Manatee County.

Bradenton assisted living roof collapse forces evacuation

Emergency teams rushed to 105 15th St. E. on Saturday afternoon to assist facility residents after a building failure.

Manatee County illegal gambling shutdown: Over $23K seized, detectives say

Detectives with the Manatee County Sheriff's Office shut down an illegal gambling operation at a local storefront in Bradenton Friday night following a weeks-long investigation. 

Bradenton officer justified in deadly shooting of Willie Bell, prosecutors say

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has concluded its investigation into the March 10 officer-involved shooting that killed Willie Tyrone Bell, 56, during a search warrant in Bradenton. The State Attorney’s Office determined the SWAT officer's use of deadly force was legally justified.

Northwest Bradenton vacation rentals face safety crackdown

Residents are pushing for stricter code enforcement as short-term, high-occupancy vacation rentals expand into Northwest Bradenton.

Police arrest man for 988 crisis line swatting hoax at Bradenton marina

A Florida man is facing charges after police said they tied his devices to a swatting hoax at the Twin Dolphin Marina, according to the Bradenton Police Department. 

Saint Stephens teachers reminisce on Bradenton soccer residency players

Several teachers at a school in Bradenton are reminiscing on the years they spent teaching some of the biggest names in U.S. men's soccer before they became stars.

Bradenton bank robbery: Man arrested in Sarasota

A 60-year-old man faces a robbery charge after allegedly demanding cash from a Bradenton bank teller on Friday before fleeing to Sarasota.

Man arrested for shooting stepson, crashing into Manatee County deputy's patrol car: MCSO

A man is behind bars Friday after shooting his stepson and hitting a Manatee County deputy's patrol car while trying to drive away, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office. 

Bradenton breaks ground on $30M City Park project aiming to revitalize community

Local and state leaders broke ground Tuesday on a $30 million project aimed at transforming the area around LECOM Park while providing long-awaited resources to an underserved neighborhood.

Bradenton gold bar scam connected to nationwide conspiracy targeting older adults

A 2024 investigation into a gold bar scam by the Bradenton Police Department helped uncover a nationwide conspiracy defrauding older adults out of millions of dollars.

Bradenton first responders pivot from training to real-life water tower rescue

Bradenton fire crews rescued an injured maintenance worker from a local water tower on Tuesday morning after the man became trapped during a sandblasting operation.