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.

Deputy interrupts 'gruesome' Bradenton stabbing by shooting suspect

According to Sheriff Rick Wells, it was around 10 a.m. when a woman called 911 to report that her brother was at the home along 80th Street West, stabbing her boyfriend “to death” after an argument over rent.

Troopers make arrest in hit-and-run that killed Bradenton woman

Two days after a Bradenton woman died following a hit-and-run crash, troopers arrested Richard Aaron Richardson, 42, of Bradenton, for felony hit-and-run involving death and driving with a suspended license.

Troopers find possible suspect vehicle involved in hit-and-run that killed Bradenton woman

Two days after a Bradenton woman died following a hit-and-run crash, troopers arrested Richard Aaron Richardson, 42, of Bradenton, for felony hit-and-run involving death and driving with a suspended license.

Search for driver underway after Bradenton woman killed by pickup truck

Troopers in Manatee County are looking for the driver of a pickup truck that hit a pedestrian who was trying to cross six busy lanes of U.S. Highway 41 around 6:30 this morning.

Mobile rehabilitation technology helps horses regain quality of life

Sports rehabilitation technology has made many advancements over the years helping athletes from all walks of life recover quicker, but Mark Hiser’s passion for horses has taken that very same technology to help them recover as well.

Despite pandemic, Bradenton students collect necessities for hurricane victims

Sitting outside Electa Lee Magnet Middle School, you can't miss the white trailer with "changing the future through leadership and innovation" printed on the side.