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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Determined detective believes she can solve 2003 Bradenton murder: ‘Her life counted’

41-year-old Denisha Williams was found beaten to death in her Bradenton apartment in 2003 and her sister is now speaking publicly for the first time, hoping to finally bring justice.

Bradenton manatee caught on camera getting drink from police marine unit vessel

Bradenton Marine Unit Officers Emrich and Eades were finishing their patrol and rinsing down their vessel when a surprise "dock inspector" stopped by for a quick drink.

Florida CFO announces $1.4M in funds to protect firefighters from cancer-causing materials

Florida’s State Fire Marshal and Chief Financial Officer, Blaise Ingoglia, awarded $1.4M in grant money to help protect firefighters from dangerous cancer-causing materials.

Woman hit, killed walking on Bradenton street: BPD

According to the Bradenton Police Department, a crash shortly before 1 a.m. Thursday has claimed the life of a pedestrian.