Bradenton police K9 bitten by snake during search-and-rescue training
A K9 with the Bradenton Police Department is recovering after officials say she was recently bitten by a snake.
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.
16-year-old arrested after shooting gun outside Bradenton movie theater, deputies say
A 16-year-old turned himself in last week after deputies say he fired a gun outside of the AMC Bradenton 20 movie theater in August.
Genetic testing for cancer offered at HCA Florida Blake Hospital
At HCA Florida Blake Hospital, a new test is working to save lives.
Bradenton man arrested after shooting into parking lot of funeral home following service, police say
A man was arrested after police say he opened fire on several people in the parking lot of a Bradenton funeral home following a service on Saturday.
Snake slithers into Bradenton home and hides under dresser, police say
A snake seeking shelter from a storm was a shock for a Bradenton family.
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.
Manatee County votes on wetlands protections, residents concerned over potential changes
A packed room full of Manatee County residents expressed their concerns over potential changes to wetlands protections.
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.
Teen arrested for attempted murder after hit-and-run crash critically injures man: Police
Police in Bradenton say an argument led to a hit-and-run crash that sent a man to the hospital in critical condition and landed a teen in jail.
Driver in Bradenton hit-and-run flees on foot, police say
A driver involved in a hit-and-run crash on Tuesday afternoon in Bradenton fled on foot, according to police.
Manatee County’s IMG Academy sold to Hong Kong-based company for $1.25 billion
As students return to campus at IMG Academy, their school will have a new owner.
Shooting in Bradenton arcade parking lot leaves one dead, police search for homicide suspect
A 34-year-old man was killed in a shooting in the Gold Rush Arcade parking lot on Sunday morning, according to authorities.
Dive boat and approximately $60,000 in equipment stolen from Bradenton dock, police say
The Bradenton Police Department is investigating the theft of a dive boat and about $60,000 in equipment belonging to a Florida Department of Transportation subcontractor.
Future generations of paleontologist and astronomers inspired at Bradenton summer camp
As the summer sun casts its warm glow over Bradenton, Florida, children eagerly converge at the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature for a summer camp adventure like no other.
‘Florida’s sweetest attraction’ Mixon Fruit Farms closes doors after more than 80 years
Mixon Fruit Farms in Bradenton has been called "Florida's sweetest attraction," and it has drawn thousands from across the country and beyond.
Bradenton boat burglar steals from vessels at marina, deputies say
The Bradenton Police Department is searching for a man they say is a boat burglar.
CERT volunteers preparing for next big storm
A FEMA nationwide program called CERT will be ready for hurricane season in Florida.