Video shows aftermath of crash involving Manatee County Commissioner George Kruse
Newly-released video and audio shows Manatee County Commissioner George Kruse after crashing his truck into a tree in his gated community in Bradenton.
Newly-released video and audio shows Manatee County Commissioner George Kruse after crashing his truck into a tree in his gated community in Bradenton.
USF's oldest Spring graduate hopes to help others after son's death
A 68-year-old Bradenton mother will graduate from nursing school Saturday to find a way to help others after her son died suddenly from meningitis.
A 68-year-old Bradenton mother will graduate from nursing school Saturday to find a way to help others after her son died suddenly from meningitis.
Bradenton PD officers leave for higher pay as negotiations over salaries stall
As officers at the Bradenton Police Department work to protect the community, some have had to leave for better-paying opportunities with other departments.
As officers at the Bradenton Police Department work to protect the community, some have had to leave for better-paying opportunities with other departments.
17-year-old tennis player, singer in Bradenton hopes to inspire others to pursue their dreams
The teen has already earned a spot in the top 50 junior tennis players in the world. But, the tennis court isn't her only stage to perform on.
The teen has already earned a spot in the top 50 junior tennis players in the world. But, the tennis court isn't her only stage to perform on.
Officer honored for saving woman's life in deadly Palmetto motorcycle crash
A Bradenton police officer was honored at a Wednesday city council meeting for saving a woman seriously injured in a deadly motorcycle crash in Palmetto.
A Bradenton police officer was honored at a Wednesday city council meeting for saving a woman seriously injured in a deadly motorcycle crash in Palmetto.
Science, art intersect at Bradenton museum
A new exhibit at the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature in Bradenton explores the beauty of everything from meteorites to insects to paleontology.
A new exhibit at the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature in Bradenton explores the beauty of everything from meteorites to insects to paleontology.
Beloved family-owned Bradenton restaurant closes after nearly 50 years
A pizza house that has been a staple in the Bradenton community for almost 50 years is closing its doors on Saturday.
A pizza house that has been a staple in the Bradenton community for almost 50 years is closing its doors on Saturday.
‘Armed and dangerous’ teen accused of shooting, critically injuring juvenile turns himself in to police
A 15-year-old who police considered say critically injured another juvenile by shooting him multiple times has turned himself in to authorities.
A 15-year-old who police considered say critically injured another juvenile by shooting him multiple times has turned himself in to authorities.
Police searching for ‘armed and dangerous’ teen accused of shooting, critically injuring juvenile
The Bradenton Police Department is asking for help locating a teen they say shot and injured a minor Friday evening.
The Bradenton Police Department is asking for help locating a teen they say shot and injured a minor Friday evening.
Bradenton photographer tells 'profoundly moving' story of Ukrainian refugee crisis
Photographer Allan Mestel has an eye – and a heart – for what he calls “that decisive moment.” From the faces of people living on the streets of the Tampa Bay area to the faces of migrants crossing the border from Mexico to the US – and now the faces of Ukrainian refugees in Medyka, Poland.
Photographer Allan Mestel has an eye – and a heart – for what he calls “that decisive moment.” From the faces of people living on the streets of the Tampa Bay area to the faces of migrants crossing the border from Mexico to the US – and now the faces of Ukrainian refugees in Medyka, Poland.
How to capture the perfect shots of your pet
Local pet photographer Carol Moorhead shares a few tips on how to capture the perfect portrait of your four-legged family member.
Local pet photographer Carol Moorhead shares a few tips on how to capture the perfect portrait of your four-legged family member.
Bradenton police searching for burglars posing as pest control employees
Bradenton police are searching for three suspects they say conned multiple elderly residents.
Bradenton police are searching for three suspects they say conned multiple elderly residents.
Robot server lends a hand at Bradenton restaurant amid staffing challenges in hospitality industry
Pearl is a robot at Anna Maria Oyster Bar that can wheel out food and give servers a hand. "Pearl never misses a shift, Pearl is never late. She never needs a day off. She doesn't take vacation. She is here 7 days a week. That’s a great thing."
Pearl is a robot at Anna Maria Oyster Bar that can wheel out food and give servers a hand. "Pearl never misses a shift, Pearl is never late. She never needs a day off. She doesn't take vacation. She is here 7 days a week. That’s a great thing."
Bradenton street flooded after contractor drills through water pipe, city says
Bradenton city officials say all hands are on deck after a contractor working in the area hit a water line.
Bradenton city officials say all hands are on deck after a contractor working in the area hit a water line.
Friends say safety was top concern for father killed in motorcycle crash
Dave Parham and his son Jase had just finished a taco lunch off 14th Street in Bradenton. They were on Dave's motorcycle, only a few minutes away from home when a Kia crossed their path and hit them. Dave didn't make it. Jase is still recovering.
Dave Parham and his son Jase had just finished a taco lunch off 14th Street in Bradenton. They were on Dave's motorcycle, only a few minutes away from home when a Kia crossed their path and hit them. Dave didn't make it. Jase is still recovering.
Motorcycle crash kills man, injures child passenger in Bradenton
Troopers say the driver of a Kia will likely face charges after causing a crash that killed a 40-year-old motorcyclist and injured his 8-year-old passenger on Friday afternoon.
Troopers say the driver of a Kia will likely face charges after causing a crash that killed a 40-year-old motorcyclist and injured his 8-year-old passenger on Friday afternoon.
Sick Week brings drag racers to cruise Bay Area roadways
Some of the fastest cars you'll ever see may be cruising Bay Area roads this week. They're in town for Sick Week, a drag racing event that stretches from Bradenton to Georgia.
Some of the fastest cars you'll ever see may be cruising Bay Area roads this week. They're in town for Sick Week, a drag racing event that stretches from Bradenton to Georgia.
Bradenton museum brings dinosaurs back to life in animatronic exhibit
Even though they've been extinct for thousands of years, dinosaurs come back to life at the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature in Bradenton.
Even though they've been extinct for thousands of years, dinosaurs come back to life at the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature in Bradenton.
Hooters partners with Bay Area Girl Scouts, sending thousands of cookies to hometown heroes
We're a week away from the official start of Girl Scout cookie season and while most are used to seeing tables set up at grocery stores, banks, or events, some might spot local troops selling their famous cookies at a famous chicken wing restaurant.
We're a week away from the official start of Girl Scout cookie season and while most are used to seeing tables set up at grocery stores, banks, or events, some might spot local troops selling their famous cookies at a famous chicken wing restaurant.
Raccoon rescued after getting stuck in car engine block in Bradenton Beach
Wildlife rescuers in Bradenton Beach came to the aid of a raccoon who managed to get himself very, very stuck -- in a car engine block.
Wildlife rescuers in Bradenton Beach came to the aid of a raccoon who managed to get himself very, very stuck -- in a car engine block.