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.
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.
‘Hands off’: Researcher says human interaction is one of the biggest threats to manatees
Researchers are asking people to leave manatees alone after several drone videos showed beachgoers touching, petting and even trying to ride the animals.
Researchers are asking people to leave manatees alone after several drone videos showed beachgoers touching, petting and even trying to ride the animals.
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.
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.
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 deputies responding to domestic disturbance call discover man shot, killed inside vehicle
A 27-year-old man was killed early Sunday morning in Bradenton, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
A 27-year-old man was killed early Sunday morning in Bradenton, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
FHP investigating after 3-year-old killed on Sunshine Skyway Bridge fishing pier
A 3-year-old boy from Bowling Green, FL, was killed Saturday afternoon after being hit by a pickup truck, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 3-year-old boy from Bowling Green, FL, was killed Saturday afternoon after being hit by a pickup truck, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
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.
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.
The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in Bradenton Saturday night, damaging at least 20 homes.
Bradenton police investigate shooting death of 38-year-old
Bradenton police detectives said a 38-year-old man was shot and killed over the weekend.
Bradenton police detectives said a 38-year-old man was shot and killed over the weekend.
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.
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.
Restaurant manager relies on former healthcare training to save unconscious toddler
2-year-old Antonio Johnson II slipped and hit his head inside the WingStop in Bradenton and then went limp. A cashier called 911 while restaurant manager Jajahira Rosado put her training as a former hospital worker to work.
2-year-old Antonio Johnson II slipped and hit his head inside the WingStop in Bradenton and then went limp. A cashier called 911 while restaurant manager Jajahira Rosado put her training as a former hospital worker to work.
New College of Florida studying artifacts from historic settlers of Angola
Researchers have pulled more than 35,000 objects from Angola's settlers from an excavation site near Bradenton's Riverwalk.
Researchers have pulled more than 35,000 objects from Angola's settlers from an excavation site near Bradenton's Riverwalk.
Investigators seek tips after Bradenton man found murdered on sidewalk
Detectives are trying to figure out what happened to a 20-year-old man who was found dead on a sidewalk in Bradenton last night.
Detectives are trying to figure out what happened to a 20-year-old man who was found dead on a sidewalk in Bradenton last night.
Crist pushes US Attorney General to investigate DeSantis, vaccine clinics
Congressman Charlie Crist is calling for the acting U.S. attorney general to investigate Governor Ron DeSantis and his pop-up vaccination locations in affluent communities, which Crist called "Republican enclaves."
Congressman Charlie Crist is calling for the acting U.S. attorney general to investigate Governor Ron DeSantis and his pop-up vaccination locations in affluent communities, which Crist called "Republican enclaves."
New exhibition at Bishop Museum of Science and Nature shows off Bradenton teacher’s fossil finds
A new special exhibition at the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature in Bradenton is featuring fossils dug up by local teachers.
A new special exhibition at the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature in Bradenton is featuring fossils dug up by local teachers.
After 53 years of marriage, couple dies 16 minutes apart after COVID-19 battle
KB and Nancy Magown texted each other from their hospital beds, urging the other to continue to fight the virus. But after 53 years of marriage, they were only separated in death by 16 minutes.
KB and Nancy Magown texted each other from their hospital beds, urging the other to continue to fight the virus. But after 53 years of marriage, they were only separated in death by 16 minutes.
Manatee County school employees get COVID-19 vaccines
For school employees 65 and up who were having a hard time getting an appointment with the general population, MCR Health was able to offer them vaccines so they can work with less worry.
For school employees 65 and up who were having a hard time getting an appointment with the general population, MCR Health was able to offer them vaccines so they can work with less worry.
Bradenton Motorsports Park 'icon' killed in crash
At Bradenton Motorsports Park, the face of Daniel Stone was the first many would recognize. He was known as 'Chaps' and worked to make sure every race came together.
At Bradenton Motorsports Park, the face of Daniel Stone was the first many would recognize. He was known as 'Chaps' and worked to make sure every race came together.
Family faces mounting medical bills, funeral expenses after home explodes in Bradenton
The Lopez family is asking for help after their father was hospitalized and their son recently died from injuries sustained when their house exploded two hours after a gas leak was reported in the area.
The Lopez family is asking for help after their father was hospitalized and their son recently died from injuries sustained when their house exploded two hours after a gas leak was reported in the area.
Two families displaced following fire at Bradenton apartment
A late-night fire at a Bradenton apartment complex led to heavy damage and two families who were displaced for the night.
A late-night fire at a Bradenton apartment complex led to heavy damage and two families who were displaced for the night.