Police: 2 injured in Bradenton shooting

Two people were shot early Saturday morning in Bradenton, according to the Bradenton Police Department.

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.

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.

Florida restaurant industry prepares for workforce return

Florida restaurants are fighting to rebound after a tough year for the industry. A recent drop in jobless claims and the busy summer travel season is setting up the industry for a return to normal faster than some expected.

Truck driver rescues family of raccoons stuck in Bradenton dumpster

This family of raccoons managed to get into a Bradenton dumpster to dig around in the trash, but got stuck inside and couldn't get back out until a kind delivery driver came to their rescue.

Decades-old DeSoto Square Mall will close its doors for good Friday

For loyal customers and business owners who have called the DeSoto Square Mall home for decades, its closure is an end of an era.

Manatee County substitute teacher arrested on 30 counts of child pornography

John L. Wingate, 25, a substitute teacher in Manatee County, has been arrested for possession of child pornography, according to the Bradenton Police Department.

NWS confirms Bradenton damage was from tornado

The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in Bradenton Saturday night, damaging at least 20 homes.

Bradenton police investigating officer-involved shooting

Less than one month after being released from prison, Charles William Mickel III, 41, was shot by a Bradenton police officer Thursday morning after he allegedly pulled a knife on someone and hit the officer with his vehicle while trying to flee the scene.