Blind veteran overcomes all odds through music therapy
An Iraq war veteran was wounded in the line of duty but now uses music as a source of therapy and way to turn his pain into purpose.
An Iraq war veteran was wounded in the line of duty but now uses music as a source of therapy and way to turn his pain into purpose.
Annual Bradenton River Regatta welcomes over 100k visitors
The 9th Annual Bradenton River Regatta welcomed more than 100,000 visitors on Saturday as Manatee County's largest free spectator event.
The 9th Annual Bradenton River Regatta welcomed more than 100,000 visitors on Saturday as Manatee County's largest free spectator event.
Annual Bradenton Area River Regatta, boats race down Manatee River
Boats will be racing down the Manatee River this weekend at speeds of more than 100 miles per hour legally.
Boats will be racing down the Manatee River this weekend at speeds of more than 100 miles per hour legally.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Inside the headquarters of Feld Entertainment, Brandie Ledford cherished the joy a simple train provided for her son Ivan.