Man says, 'You should call the cops' as he steals $9,000 gold chain from jewelry store: Police
A 37-year-old man was arrested on Sept. 28 after he robbed a jewelry store of a $9,000 gold chain, according to police.
Man arrested for stabbing, killing woman after Bradenton car crash: police
A 69-year-old man has been arrested for the stabbing death of a woman after a car crash in Bradenton on September 28, according to police.
Beehive removal turns into training exercise for Manatee County first responders
Buzzing above a Bradenton neighborhood, a beehive caused concern for the homeowner and his neighbors. As a bee expert and his team went to work to remove the hive, they had the support and help of a number of fire agencies from across Manatee County.
Bradenton police investigating homicide after woman dies at scene of crash
A woman’s death is being investigated as a homicide after police say she suffered extensive injuries that were inconsistent with the crash scene where she was found.
Bradenton nears completion of $100M wastewater infrastructure project
It's a problem that can't be fixed overnight, but the City of Bradenton has been working on improving and upgrading its wastewater infrastructure.
Bradenton business catches man on security footage hitting 9-week-old puppy: ‘It was disgusting’
A man in Bradenton was arrested after he was caught on surveillance video hitting a puppy at a downtown business.
Man caught beating puppy in Bradenton arrested: Police
A man was arrested after he was caught on camera beating a 9-week-old puppy repeatedly, according to the Bradenton Police Department.
Bradenton man arrested for DUI, aggravated assault after burn out at downtown intersection
The Bradenton Police Department said a man was showing off, but he got the wrong kind of attention, and it landed him in jail.
Undocumented migrant charged with DUI after hitting, killing pedestrian in Bradenton: FHP
A pedestrian was hit and killed by a drunk driver in Bradenton on Friday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
3 teens arrested in shootout that killed 15-year-old during botched robbery in Bradenton
More than two weeks after a 15-year-old boy's shooting death in Bradenton, police say they've arrested three teens in the case.
Stabbing at Bradenton home kills one man, injures another: MCSO
One man is dead after an argument led to a stabbing at a Bradenton home early on Sunday morning, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
Elderly Florida woman collects $108K in unclaimed funds after thinking she was getting scammed
It seemed like every time 88-year-old Barbara checked her mail, she had another letter from a law firm or a private investigator, all offering to help her claim money they said she was owed, in exchange for part of the proceeds.
Bradenton police officers come to the rescue when ducklings fall through a grate
Bradenton Police came to the rescue of baby ducklings that fell through a grate.
Manatee County joins growing list of cities, counties challenging Senate Bill 180 with legal action
Manatee County just joined a list of 10 other local governments, suing the state over Senate Bill 180.
Bradenton police seek tips in teen's 2024 murder
One year after a 16-year-old boy was shot to death in Bradenton, police are once again asking for the public's help in bringing the teen's killer to justice.
Homicide investigation underway after shooting in Bradenton neighborhood
The Bradenton Police Department says detectives are investigating a homicide after gunfire in a neighborhood left a person dead.
From hive to business: Florida beekeepers get a boost on World Honey Bee Day
The University of Florida is helping beekeepers across the state transform their passion into a profession.
School zone speed cameras catch drivers as fast as 78 mph, Bradenton officials say
Bradenton police are warning drivers to slow down after the city’s school zone cameras caught 50 speeders on the first day of the 2025-26 school year.
Medical examiner unable to identify body as Giovanni Pelletier due to state of decomposition: MCSO
A medical examiner has yet to make a positive identification of Giovanni Pelletier, the 18-year-old who went missing in Florida on Aug. 1, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
Son arrested after accidentally shooting, killing father in Bradenton: Investigators
A 76-year-old man is dead after what investigators are calling an accidental shooting inside a Bradenton home Tuesday afternoon.