Bradenton Marauders reserve 13 seats behind home plate for service members killed in Afghanistan
The Bradenton Marauders reserved the best seats in the house for the 13 United States service members killed in Afghanistan.
The Bradenton Marauders reserved the best seats in the house for the 13 United States service members killed in Afghanistan.
Drive-by shooting injures Bradenton teen
A teen boy was hit by gunfire during a drive-by shooting in Bradenton, police said.
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.
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.
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.
Hospital staff at Bradenton's Blake Medical Center say the surge came suddenly, and the patients are younger than ever before.
Baby found dead in Bradenton quadplex fire after relative tried to save him, deputies say
A baby boy was found dead after a fire at a Bradenton quadplex. Lazier would have turned one on August 2.
A baby boy was found dead after a fire at a Bradenton quadplex. Lazier would have turned one on August 2.
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.
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.
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.
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.