Bradenton man calls deputies after shooting roommate, detectives investigating
A man who shot and killed his roommate in Bradenton Sunday night told deputies that his roommate stabbed him before the shooting, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
Motorcycle strikes building in Bradenton during fatal crash: Police
A motorcycle crashed into a building in Bradenton on Sunday afternoon, according to police.
Man was playing with gun when teen was shot, killed in Bradenton: Deputies
A man was charged with manslaughter on Friday after an 18-year-old was shot and killed in Bradenton last week, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
17-year-old arrested after shooting, killing teen in Bradenton: Deputies
A teenager was shot in the chest in a Bradenton backyard Friday night, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
More than 100 rabbits up for adoption following Bradenton hoarding case
Rabbits seized from a hoarding situation in Bradenton are up for adoption.
Teen dies after being shot in Bradenton, deputies investigating
An 18-year-old man died at a local hospital after being shot in Bradenton on Friday night, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
‘SharkFest’ biology professor accused of stealing at least $300K from Bradenton non-profit
A Georgia Southern University biology professor who was featured on National Geographic Channel's "SharkFest" has been arrested after police say she stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from a Bradenton non-profit organization dedicated to shark and stingray research.
Police arrest 3rd Bradenton school employee accused of tying up non-verbal child
A third employee of G.D. Rogers Garden-Bullock Elementary has been arrested after police say she, and two other women, were caught on camera tying up a non-verbal child with a nylon rope.
Manatee County road leading to 'Pirate City' dedicated to star baseball player Roberto Clemente
Fans of the Pittsburgh Pirates gathered Wednesday in Bradenton as Manatee County leaders held a special dedication for Roberto Clemente, who has remained a standout player even after his tragic death in 1972.
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.
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.
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.
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.