Bradenton man arrested for assaulting law enforcement during Jan. 6 Capitol Riot

A Bradenton man was arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges, including assaulting law enforcement, in connection to his involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol Breach in 2021.

Bradenton Police K9 Liberty recovers after snake bite during training

K9 Liberty is a born tracker. And as a K9 with the Bradenton Police Department, she and Detective Lixa Moyett work to track down the scent of missing persons.

Slot machines, cash seized from Bradenton arcade known for illegal gambling

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office seized slot machines and thousands in cash as part of a statewide effort by the Florida Gaming Control Commission to crack down on unlawful arcades.

14-year-old arrested after showing off gun at Bradenton high school, deputies say

A Southeast High School student was arrested on Tuesday morning after showing other students a gun in the boy's restroom, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.

Hurricane Idalia: Police assist distressed boater in Bradenton

A distressed boater is recovering after police received a call for help early Wednesday morning as Hurricane Idalia sat off Bradenton’s west coast. 

Bradenton man calls 911 after shooting girlfriend: BPD

An argument on Sunday afternoon resulted in a shooting at a Bradenton apartment, according to officials.

Manatee County Commissioners move a step closer to ending wetland protections to the dismay of many residents

Manatee County commissioners have voted to get rid of local protections for wetlands, and instead align with Florida's looser regulations. It's a move that's leaving many residents unhappy, but the decision is not final. The state must now approve the commissioner's choice and then it will go back to the county for a final vote. 

Daughters of Bradenton officer who died from cancer get police escort on first day of school

When Lee Cosens, a sergeant with the Bradenton Police Department, lost his battle with cancer earlier this year, his fellow officers vowed to always be there for his family.