Bradenton family, NAACP demand answers, bodycam video after police shooting of Willie Bell
A Bradenton family and the Manatee County NAACP are asking for answers after the Bradenton Police Department said officers shot and killed Willie Bell.
A Bradenton family and the Manatee County NAACP are asking for answers after the Bradenton Police Department said officers shot and killed Willie Bell.
Determined detective believes she can solve 2003 Bradenton murder: ‘Her life counted’
41-year-old Denisha Williams was found beaten to death in her Bradenton apartment in 2003 and her sister is now speaking publicly for the first time, hoping to finally bring justice.
41-year-old Denisha Williams was found beaten to death in her Bradenton apartment in 2003 and her sister is now speaking publicly for the first time, hoping to finally bring justice.
Bradenton manatee caught on camera getting drink from police marine unit vessel
Bradenton Marine Unit Officers Emrich and Eades were finishing their patrol and rinsing down their vessel when a surprise "dock inspector" stopped by for a quick drink.
Bradenton Marine Unit Officers Emrich and Eades were finishing their patrol and rinsing down their vessel when a surprise "dock inspector" stopped by for a quick drink.
Manatee County murder arrest: Man called 911 to report stabbing wife to death: Deputies say
A man was arrested after calling 911 to report that he allegedly stabbed his wife several times Thursday night, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
A man was arrested after calling 911 to report that he allegedly stabbed his wife several times Thursday night, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
Bradenton unveils $30M City Park project to revitalize neighborhood and connect community
For the city of Bradenton, there has long been a missing connector to not only downtown, but to the Village of the Arts and the area that surrounds LECOM Park.
For the city of Bradenton, there has long been a missing connector to not only downtown, but to the Village of the Arts and the area that surrounds LECOM Park.
Florida CFO announces $1.4M in funds to protect firefighters from cancer-causing materials
Florida’s State Fire Marshal and Chief Financial Officer, Blaise Ingoglia, awarded $1.4M in grant money to help protect firefighters from dangerous cancer-causing materials.
Florida’s State Fire Marshal and Chief Financial Officer, Blaise Ingoglia, awarded $1.4M in grant money to help protect firefighters from dangerous cancer-causing materials.
Woman hit, killed walking on Bradenton street: BPD
According to the Bradenton Police Department, a crash shortly before 1 a.m. Thursday has claimed the life of a pedestrian.
According to the Bradenton Police Department, a crash shortly before 1 a.m. Thursday has claimed the life of a pedestrian.
Bradenton man wanted for second-degree murder in deadly drive-by shooting: MCSO
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is searching for a Bradenton man wanted in connection with a drive-by shooting that left one dead and another injured earlier this month.
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is searching for a Bradenton man wanted in connection with a drive-by shooting that left one dead and another injured earlier this month.
Bradenton officer shoots, kills armed person while conducting ‘high-risk’ search warrant: Police
A Bradenton police officer shot and killed a suspect while executing a search warrant on Tuesday morning.
A Bradenton police officer shot and killed a suspect while executing a search warrant on Tuesday morning.
Missing Bradenton man safely located 1 mile from home requests chicken dinner after being gone 24 hours: BPD
A 74-year-old man who was at the heart of a Purple Alert in Bradenton has been safely located.
A 74-year-old man who was at the heart of a Purple Alert in Bradenton has been safely located.
Man found dead in vehicle, another injured in South Bradenton shooting: MCSO
Detectives are investigating a shooting early Sunday morning in South Bradenton that left one man dead and another injured inside a vehicle, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
Detectives are investigating a shooting early Sunday morning in South Bradenton that left one man dead and another injured inside a vehicle, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
9/11 victims advocates push awareness for NYPD retirees in Florida after promise of lifetime health care
More than two decades after the September 11 attacks, first responders who rushed into danger are now being guaranteed lifetime healthcare coverage following new legislation passed by Congress earlier this month.
More than two decades after the September 11 attacks, first responders who rushed into danger are now being guaranteed lifetime healthcare coverage following new legislation passed by Congress earlier this month.
Man arrested on murder charge in Bradenton overnight shooting: MCSO
A man faces a murder charge in the early morning shooting that left a 23-year-old man dead in Bradenton Sunday, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
A man faces a murder charge in the early morning shooting that left a 23-year-old man dead in Bradenton Sunday, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
Bradenton draws massive crowds for 11th annual River Regatta event
Bradenton hosted its 11th annual River Regatta this weekend, Manatee County’s largest spectator event.
Bradenton hosted its 11th annual River Regatta this weekend, Manatee County’s largest spectator event.
Venice man accused of chloroforming, killing missing woman told nurse he killed 4: Affidavit
A Venice man has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with a Bradenton woman who vanished in 2024 and is believed to be dead.
A Venice man has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with a Bradenton woman who vanished in 2024 and is believed to be dead.
Bradenton Area River Regatta returns this weekend with powerboat racing, drone show and major road closures
The roar of high-speed boats and the glow of drones over the Manatee River will once again draw huge crowds to downtown Bradenton.
The roar of high-speed boats and the glow of drones over the Manatee River will once again draw huge crowds to downtown Bradenton.
Bradenton’s IMG Academy fined $1.7M for taking tuition from Mexican drug cartel associates
IMG Academy, the world-renowned sports boarding school in Bradenton, has agreed to pay a $1.72 million fine after federal investigators discovered the school spent years taking tuition money from individuals linked to a Mexican drug cartel.
IMG Academy, the world-renowned sports boarding school in Bradenton, has agreed to pay a $1.72 million fine after federal investigators discovered the school spent years taking tuition money from individuals linked to a Mexican drug cartel.
Search underway for SUV involved in fatal Bradenton hit-and-run: FHP
The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for a person who drove off after striking and killing a 74-year-old Bradenton man on Monday night.
The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for a person who drove off after striking and killing a 74-year-old Bradenton man on Monday night.
Abduction attempt leads to deadly self-defense shooting in Bradenton on New Year's Day: MCSO
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office has now determined that a deadly shooting early in the morning on New Year's Day was an act of self-defense after they say the victim tried to abduct the shooter's wife.
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office has now determined that a deadly shooting early in the morning on New Year's Day was an act of self-defense after they say the victim tried to abduct the shooter's wife.
Bradenton hit-and-run crash leaves pedestrian dead, motorcyclist arrested
A motorcyclist was arrested after police say he left the scene of a deadly crash after hitting a pedestrian crossing a road in Bradenton Friday evening.
A motorcyclist was arrested after police say he left the scene of a deadly crash after hitting a pedestrian crossing a road in Bradenton Friday evening.



















