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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bradenton Riverwalk expansion nears completion, connecting east and west with accessibility for all
Once finished, the Bradenton Riverwalk will provide residents and visitors a 3-mile, non-stop path, a majority of which is on the river.
Once finished, the Bradenton Riverwalk will provide residents and visitors a 3-mile, non-stop path, a majority of which is on the river.
FHP: Fiery crash near Bradenton cemetery kills 1, critically injures 2, including child
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that claimed the life of a Bradenton woman late Saturday night.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that claimed the life of a Bradenton woman late Saturday night.
Manatee County woman loses thousands in storage unit theft
A Bay Area woman said she was the victim of a storage unit theft, and deputies said it’s part of a recent trend.
A Bay Area woman said she was the victim of a storage unit theft, and deputies said it’s part of a recent trend.
Body camera video shows bargain-hunting hound refusing to leave Florida store at closing time
A dog sniffing out a deal got more than he bargained for when he refused to leave a Bradenton store at closing time and had to answer to the authorities.
A dog sniffing out a deal got more than he bargained for when he refused to leave a Bradenton store at closing time and had to answer to the authorities.
No more door-to-door recycling in Bradenton; drop-off 24/7
Door-to-door, curbside recycling is a thing of the past in Bradenton, but it doesn't mean the end of recycling for residents.
Door-to-door, curbside recycling is a thing of the past in Bradenton, but it doesn't mean the end of recycling for residents.
BPD: Burglary suspect dies after jumping into pond while fleeing from officers
Police in Bradenton are investigating after a burglary suspect fled from officers, jumped into a retention pond and was later found dead.
Police in Bradenton are investigating after a burglary suspect fled from officers, jumped into a retention pond and was later found dead.
City of Bradenton to end curbside recycling due to worker shortage, but opening drop-off centers for residents
Curbside recycling is being removed indefinitely in Bradenton beginning June 3, and residents will have to take their recyclables to one of the ten recycling center locations across the city.
Curbside recycling is being removed indefinitely in Bradenton beginning June 3, and residents will have to take their recyclables to one of the ten recycling center locations across the city.
Bradenton animal rescue: 'Shelters are full' due to alarming rate of owners surrendering pets
Skyrocketing rent prices and pet care costs are driving pet owners to surrender their animals at alarming rates, particularly older pets with chronic health conditions their owners can no longer afford to treat.
Skyrocketing rent prices and pet care costs are driving pet owners to surrender their animals at alarming rates, particularly older pets with chronic health conditions their owners can no longer afford to treat.
Bradenton pastor uses holographic technology to lead church at 9 locations simultaneously
Pastor Randy Bezet likes getting personal with his congregation at Bayside Community Church, but with nine different locations, he wasn’t able to be at every site at once, until now.
Pastor Randy Bezet likes getting personal with his congregation at Bayside Community Church, but with nine different locations, he wasn’t able to be at every site at once, until now.
'This was just unthinkable': 42 years pass since deadly Sunshine Skyway Bridge disaster
It's been 42 years since one of the worst tragedies in Tampa Bay's history when the Skyway Bridge was hit by the Freighter Summit Venture.
It's been 42 years since one of the worst tragedies in Tampa Bay's history when the Skyway Bridge was hit by the Freighter Summit Venture.