Manatee County commissioners pledge support to Israel

As Manatee County commissioners read a proclamation supporting Israel, Yuval Sima Tov joined the group.

Bradenton martial arts instructor accused of sexual contact with teen

A man who taught martial arts in Bradenton is facing charges after police say he had multiple sexual encounters with a 13-year-old.

Family vacation ends in tragedy in Bradenton

The Bradenton Police Department is investigating a drowning that happened on Wednesday.

Manatee County Commissioners discuss impact of illegal immigrants

Nearly 600 hospital stays and more than 3,500 ER visits make up the number of illegal immigrants receiving service at Manatee Memorial Hospital over a six-month period.

Manatee County getting flight observation deck near SRQ airport

From the backside of the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, off 15th Street East it’s common to see cars pulled over waiting for a glimpse of a plane taking off.

Reported sinkhole closes portion of Bradenton road

City officials in Bradenton closed down a portion of 14th Street West for a reported sinkhole Monday afternoon, according to authorties. 

License plate thefts on the rise in Tampa Bay Area

Law enforcement agencies say suspects aren’t just interested in what’s inside your car.

Bicyclist killed after hit-and-run crash on State Road 70 in Manatee County

A 28-year-old Sarasota man died after being hit by a car while riding his bicycle on State Road 70 on Friday night, according to officials.

Bradenton police sergeant on marine unit honored with eternal reef after passing away from cancer

Sergeant Lee Cosens served in the Army and with the marine unit at Bradenton Police Department before passing away from cancer. Now, his family spent Friday morning crafting and creating a reef ball in his memory.