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.
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.
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.
Santa makes early stop in Bradenton, hands out presents, food to families in need
For families in need in the Bradenton Area, Santa touched down a little early to make sure kids and parents alike had a Christmas to remember.
For families in need in the Bradenton Area, Santa touched down a little early to make sure kids and parents alike had a Christmas to remember.
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.
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.
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 teens develop app to help patients, doctors regulate medication dosages
At Braden River High school, a group of four friends is proving they can make a difference in the world even before they graduate.
At Braden River High school, a group of four friends is proving they can make a difference in the world even before they graduate.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.



















