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.

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.

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."

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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.

Manatee County man possibly photographed carrying House speaker's lectern from Capitol

A Manatee County man is featured in one of the more viral images from the failed insurrection attempt in Washington, D.C., acquaintances of the man said Thursday.

Rye Road Giraffes help celebrate Christmas this weekend

If you're looking for a new family Christmas adventure, check out the Rye Road Giraffes Christmas Celebration in Bradenton. It's part farm and part circus, but it's all outdoors. You can see giraffes, camels, zebras, and even a socially distant Santa.

Resident finds body in trashcan being stored under their carport, detectives say

A resident of a Manatee County mobile home community was storing another person's trashcan under their carport for more than a month before realizing a person's body was inside the container, according to the sheriff's office.

Bradenton family thankful for community support, faces long recovery after explosion

The family of a father and son who survived an explosion, apparently caused by a gas leak near their Manatee County home last week, is thanking the community for its support.

Manatee County EMS crews among safest in Florida

With each call, Manatee County EMS prepares for medical emergencies, but getting to each call safely brings its own challenges.

Veteran turns struggle with PTSD into writing career

For military veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), overcoming trauma can be difficult. So can talking about it but a Bay Area veteran found an outlet in writing about his experiences.

Bradenton mechanic surprises widow with new car

A Bradenton area mechanic righted a wrong after helping a woman through a stressful used car buying experience.

Manatee County corrections deputy resigns after DUI arrest

Charles Mick, 22, was arrested early Saturday morning and charged with DUI after deputies received a call about a suspicious vehicle sitting at a stop sign for almost an hour.