Son of former Bradenton Christian offensive coordinator follows in father's footsteps
The son of a former Bradenton Christian offensive coordinator is following in his father's footsteps in the same role. His dad passed away early this year, and it will be the first football season he coaches without him.
'No lens wide enough': Bradenton photographer documents devastation from war in Ukraine
A Bradenton photographer traveled throughout Ukraine to document the war – even as air raid sirens went off.
Dozens of cats rescued from Bradenton hoarder house after owner found dead
More than 50 cats have been rescued from a hoarding situation in Bradenton.
Tampa ICU nurse gets life-saving kidney transplant from Bradenton firefighter
A Bradenton firefighter has received the county’s highest honor for a firefighter after donating a kidney to a fellow firefighter’s wife.
Bradenton police target high-crash areas amid 'alarming' increase
Bradenton police announced there will be an increase in patrols after the number of fatal traffic crashes doubled in the city from 2020 to 2021.
2,000 more backpacks given away at second Manatee back-to-school event
Cars lined up by the hundreds for a back-to-school giveaway Wednesday in Manatee County. The summer's first giveaway event got such a massive response, organizers had to plan a second one fast.
Manatee sheriff's sergeant, Bradenton Beach police rescue lost baby sea turtles, release them into Gulf
Law enforcement officers in Bradenton Beach came together to rescue a group of lost baby sea turtles heading away from the water and into a parking lot.
Bradenton City Hall land sale may generate more than $650 million for the area's economy
The building that houses Bradenton City hall and the police department is up for sale.
Bishop Museum gets $547k grant to expand manatee rehabilitation
Sick and injured Florida manatees being nursed back to health are about to get even better care in Tampa Bay.
'Crime of opportunity': Catalytic converter thefts on the rise across the country
The catalytic converter under your vehicle can be a target for thieves. Converter thefts are on the rise throughout the country and across the Tampa Bay area.
4-year-old grandchild in room where Bradenton couple overdosed, police say
Bradenton police said a couple was found unconscious in a motel room due to an opioid overdose. Their 4-year-old grandchild was in the room with them.
Deputies searching Braden River for man who vanished after saying he ‘didn’t want to be arrested’
Deputies are searching for a possible trespasser who may have drowned in Bradenton on Friday.
Manatee County introduces 'Weedoo' to help keep waterways clean
Manatee County is getting some help keeping the water clean from a bright yellow machine called Weedoo.
Bradenton murder suspect found in Miami four years after deadly nightclub shooting
More than four years ago, a shooting suspect in Bradenton was identified after the murder of a 30-year-old man, deputies said. After all this time, they said they finally tracked him down in South Florida.
As inflation soars, back-to-school giveaway lightens load for Manatee parents
As local families plan their back-to-school shopping trips, price hikes have some of them crunching the numbers a little harder, adding stress to the annual spending spree. Wednesday night, parents and kids in Bradenton got a little relief with free backpacks, supplies, health screenings and a night of fun at the museum.
2-year-old child drowns in canal at Bradenton apartment, police say
Bradenton police say a 2-year-old child drowned in a canal at an apartment Friday morning.
Driver accused of killing man in head-on crash pleads no contest to DUI manslaughter
Brandon Blalock was accused of driving drunk and killing Dustin Horne in a crash on State Road 64 in Myakka City back in October 2018. He pleaded no contest to three charges including DUI manslaughter.
Bradenton man among six killed in Vietnam era helicopter crash in West Virginia
A Bradenton man was among six people killed in West Virginia when a Vietnam era helicopter crashed during a reunion tour.
Manatee commissioner charged with DUI after crashing truck in gated community
Manatee County Commissioner George Kruse was charged on one count of driving under the influence after crashing his truck in his gated Bradenton community back in April, the State Attorney's Office said.
Woman spotted loading firearm inside her purse at Bradenton hospital, police say
Early Wednesday morning, Investigators say a woman was spotted shortly after 2:15 a.m. inside Blake Hospital in Bradenton loading a firearm that was in her purse. Staff at the hospital notified security and called 911.