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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.