Pilot survives crash landing into Sarasota Bay
The pilot of a small plane says throttle problems forced him to crash-land in the water off the Bradenton coast Tuesday afternoon.
2 adults, 4 children injured in overnight Manatee County apartment fire
It took firefighters from multiple agencies 60 minutes to get the fire under control. Two adults and six children ended up being hospitalized with what firefighters said were “a variety of injuries.”
Police: Bradenton man 'huffed' nitrous oxide before driving, causing deadly crash in June
A Bradenton man was arrested this week in connection to a deadly crash in Sarasota that occurred back in June. Investigators said he “huffed or snorted” nitrous oxide to “get high.”
Deputies: Suspect shoots Bradenton driver before torching vehicle, fleeing
A suspected shooter is on the run, leaving a crash, an injured victim, a torched vehicle in their path. Manatee County investigators say they're following leads to try and track the shooter down.
Video: U.S. Marshals approach wrong apartment, force mother and baby out at gunpoint
A Bradenton woman is still confused, upset, and terrified after U.S. Marshals appeared at her front door and entered – armed and without a warrant – Friday morning.
9-year-old drag racer already knows she wants to go pro
With more than 30 wins before she even turns 10, Victoria Beaner has her eyes down the track and on her future in motorsports.
'RIP Gabby': Bradenton farm creates corn maze tribute to Gabby Petito
Hunsader Farms in Bradenton revealed their 2021 corn maze, showing an aerial view where "RIP Gabby" was spelled out, along with a cross and a heart: "With this being so close to home and heavy on our hearts, we wanted to pay tribute to Gabby and her family."
Second-graders raise money to help classmate battling rare form of cancer
Teachers and students at Sea Breeze Elementary School in Bradenton are raising money to help the family of a second-grader diagnosed with a rare cancerous tumor.
Congressman's 'Thin Blue Line Act' could make death penalty more likely for cop-killers
On the heels of a tragic weekend, when a Nassau County deputy was shot and killed and a blue alert was issued for Patrick McDowell, Republican U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan believes it is time to act.
Bradenton daycare worker caught on video fracturing child's leg, police say
A daycare worker in Manatee County has been charged after she was seen on surveillance video physically abusing a child, according to the Bradenton Police Department.
Pedestrian dies in U.S. 41 collision after 'improperly crossing' lanes, troopers say
Florida Highway Patrol troopers said a Bradenton man was walking across U.S. Highway 41 when he was struck by a vehicle.
Police: 2 injured in Bradenton shooting
Two people were shot early Saturday morning in Bradenton, according to the Bradenton Police Department.
Bradenton Marauders reserve 13 seats behind home plate for service members killed in Afghanistan
The Bradenton Marauders reserved the best seats in the house for the 13 United States service members killed in Afghanistan.
Drive-by shooting injures Bradenton teen
A teen boy was hit by gunfire during a drive-by shooting in Bradenton, police said.
FHP: Bradenton man killed trying to cross US 41
A 58-year-old Bradenton man was killed Saturday night after being struck by two vehicles as he tried to cross US 41 near Orlando Avenue, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Missing sex offender with dementia found after forgetting address while checking in for registry
A sex offender who suffers from dementia was missing after forgetting his address while checking in with the Manatee County Sheriff's Office. By Thursday morning, officials said he was found and is OK.
Younger, unvaccinated COVID-19 patients filling Bay Area hospitals
Hospital staff at Bradenton's Blake Medical Center say the surge came suddenly, and the patients are younger than ever before.
Baby found dead in Bradenton quadplex fire after relative tried to save him, deputies say
A baby boy was found dead after a fire at a Bradenton quadplex. Lazier would have turned one on August 2.
Paramedics disarm man they say went from passed out to pulling a gun
Two Manatee County paramedics said they never expected the man they were called to help, who had passed out in his vehicle, would wake up and immediately pull a gun from the center console.
Snooty's legacy lives on at upgraded Bishop Museum rehab facility
The Bishop Museum will showcase upgrades to its Parker Manatee Rehabilitation habitat when it opens to the public Wednesday. They hope the changes help manatees feel more at home.