Hungry gator nabs food 'to go,' takes stroll across Florida golf course
A hungry alligator decided to grab its lunch to go on Friday before taking a leisurely stroll across a Florida golf course.
A hungry alligator decided to grab its lunch to go on Friday before taking a leisurely stroll across a Florida golf course.
Military training reform law passes after Bradenton parents investigate son's deadly overseas accident
Parents of Nicholas Panipinto, 20, who died in a military training accident in South Korea worked with Congressman Vern Buchanan to get military training reform signed into law as part of the National Defense Authorization Act.
Parents of Nicholas Panipinto, 20, who died in a military training accident in South Korea worked with Congressman Vern Buchanan to get military training reform signed into law as part of the National Defense Authorization Act.
Bradenton man charged with attempted murder of man who hit his car, deputies say
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office says a Bradenton man nearly beat another man to death after the two were involved in a crash.
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office says a Bradenton man nearly beat another man to death after the two were involved in a crash.
Several pets killed in Bradenton mobile home fire, officials say
Firefighters said a mobile home in Bradenton was severely damaged in a fire where several pets were killed.
Firefighters said a mobile home in Bradenton was severely damaged in a fire where several pets were killed.
Sarasota man arrested for DUI after crashing into 11 cars in Manatee Memorial Hospital parking lot, police say
A driver in the Manatee Memorial Hospital parking lot was arrested for DUI after he crashed into 11 vehicles, police say.
A driver in the Manatee Memorial Hospital parking lot was arrested for DUI after he crashed into 11 vehicles, police say.
Suncoast Blood Centers joins national network to bolster 'fragile' blood supply
Suncoast Blood Centers is one of 16 blood centers from across 29 states forming BERC, the Blood Emergency Readiness Corps. Each center will store extra blood that can be flown out to areas that need it.
Suncoast Blood Centers is one of 16 blood centers from across 29 states forming BERC, the Blood Emergency Readiness Corps. Each center will store extra blood that can be flown out to areas that need it.
Orban Nursery’s open house tradition takes place Saturday
Once a year, a Poinsettia farm in Bradenton opens to the public just in time for Christmas.
Once a year, a Poinsettia farm in Bradenton opens to the public just in time for Christmas.
Father rescues 5 children, wife from dryer lint fire that displaced 16 families in Bradenton
More than a dozen families are still trying to find a permanent place to live after their apartment building caught fire.
More than a dozen families are still trying to find a permanent place to live after their apartment building caught fire.
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.
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.”
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Two people were shot early Saturday morning in Bradenton, according to the Bradenton Police Department.

















