Pedestrian struck, killed by SUV in Bradenton: Police
A pedestrian was struck and killed by an SUV Monday morning near the intersection of 8th Avenue West and 13th Street West in Bradenton, officers said.
75-year-old Michigan man flown to hospital, dies after crash in Manatee County: FHP
A 75-year-old man from Long Lake, Michigan died on Sunday afternoon after experiencing a medical episode while driving an RV, according to troopers.
Bradenton teacher's aide wanted by police for tying up 7-year-old with autism: Investigators
The Bradenton teacher's aide accused of tying up a 7-year-old boy with autism along with an ESE teacher is still wanted by police.
Bradenton mother’s son afraid to go to school after teacher, aide tie him up: ‘I considered them family’
A teacher and teacher's aide are no longer interacting with students after they were accused of tying up a 7-year-old boy. It happened at G.D. Rogers Garden-Bullock Elementary School in Bradenton.
'Disgusting and reprehensible;' Bradenton ESE teacher, teacher’s aide accused of tying up non-verbal student
A Bradenton ESE teacher and a teacher's aide are both accused of tying up a 7-year-old non-verbal student, police said.
Woman’s disappearance considered ‘suspicious’ after brother takes his own life at motel: Bradenton police
A missing woman's disappearance has been deemed suspicious by investigators after they said her brother took his own life at a Brooksville motel.
Bradenton girl who fell in family swimming pool dies after being taken off life support
A five-year-old girl from Bradenton passed away after falling into a pool on Sunday afternoon, according to officials.
All-inclusive accessible playground opening in Manatee County this year
A plot of land at Tom Bennett Park off State Road 64 in Manatee County is being transformed into an accessible playground.
Bradenton volunteers conducting homeless census to determine future funding, program needs
Walking the streets of Bradenton are volunteers like Kim Simpson, who is in her seventh year collecting data for the 2024 Point in Time Homeless Census.
Bradenton girl in critical condition after falling into family swimming pool
A child nearly drowned after falling into their family’s swimming pool on Sunday afternoon, according to the Bradenton Police Department.
'We Rock the Spectrum' provides space for children with autism to play
When kids walk through the doors of "We Rock the Spectrum Bradenton," they run to kick their shoes off.
2 Florida men indicted for Jan. 6 Capitol breach soon before 2-year anniversary of attack
Two Florida men were charged in a recently unsealed incitement for their roles in the Jan. 6 Capitol breach almost exactly two years ago.
String of golf cart thefts across Bay Area have owners on alert: ‘I was shocked’
Golf carts may be a great way to get around in many Bay Area communities, but an increase in theft has police urging owners to protect the vehicles as they would a car.
Scammers target grieving families planning services at Bradenton family-run funeral home
A new scam targeting grieving families that are planning their loved ones' funeral service is circulating through the Bradenton area.
Teenager caught breaking into vehicles shot after deputies return fire: MCSO
A teenager was injured in an officer-involved shooting early Friday morning in Bradenton after he was caught checking door handles on vehicles, according to the sheriff's office.
5 arrested in Bradenton, 3 sought in drug-trafficking undercover operation
Five members of a drug-trafficking operation were arrested following a five-month undercover operation in Bradenton that resulted in the recovery of fentanyl and methamphetamine, according to police.
'Flight to the North Pole' brings joy to kids with terminal illnesses and disabilities
Inside the headquarters of Feld Entertainment, Brandie Ledford cherished the joy a simple train provided for her son Ivan.
World Champions Cup tees off for first time in Bradenton
The morning was filled with smiles, pictures and celebratory cigar smoke at the Concession Golf Club in Bradenton on the eve of the inaugural World Champions Cup.
Bradenton nursery has grown poinsettias for over 70 years
Located in the heart of Bradenton, Orban’s Nursery and Garden Center emerges as a botanical powerhouse and a beacon of holiday splendor.
2 suspects at large after robbing Bradenton smoke shop at gunpoint
The Bradenton Police Department is searching for two suspects after they robbed a Bradenton smoke shop at gunpoint Wednesday morning.