Manatee deputies searching for missing, endangered man
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Timothy Rodgers, who they consider missing and endangered.
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Timothy Rodgers, who they consider missing and endangered.
With a big smile on his face, Bradenton's boy birthday becomes extra special with surprise drive-by parade
A Bradenton boy with Down syndrome was excited to turn 11 years old, until the coronavirus interrupted his plans. But it took the community to step in and make his birthday special anyway.
A Bradenton boy with Down syndrome was excited to turn 11 years old, until the coronavirus interrupted his plans. But it took the community to step in and make his birthday special anyway.
Manatee County deputies searching for suspect after shooting that left 1 teen dead, 1 injured
One teen was killed Saturday night and another was injured following a shooting at 5916 13th Street Court East.
One teen was killed Saturday night and another was injured following a shooting at 5916 13th Street Court East.
Raccoons take over attic space above Bradenton woman's apartment
Like most people, Candace Hames is working from home at her apartment at The Lory of Braden River. But something in her attic has been stirring.
Like most people, Candace Hames is working from home at her apartment at The Lory of Braden River. But something in her attic has been stirring.
Backyard gardening can help relieve 'stay at home' stress
Big Earth Landscaping Supply says business is booming as people fight off feelings of claustrophobia and cabin fever during the COVID-19 pandemic, and 'stay at home' orders, by working in their yard.
Big Earth Landscaping Supply says business is booming as people fight off feelings of claustrophobia and cabin fever during the COVID-19 pandemic, and 'stay at home' orders, by working in their yard.
Block party, complete with live DJ, broken up by Bradenton PD with no citations issued
Despite a curfew in place in Manatee County, Bradenton police had to break up a block party Saturday night, complete with a DJ and 70-plus attendees. But officers were careful to enforce the rules without writing any tickets.
Despite a curfew in place in Manatee County, Bradenton police had to break up a block party Saturday night, complete with a DJ and 70-plus attendees. But officers were careful to enforce the rules without writing any tickets.
Manatee deputies arrest teen accused of shooting, killing man in car
Manatee County deputies arrested Nathaniel Garza, 15, after he allegedly shot and killed a man sitting in a car.
Manatee County deputies arrested Nathaniel Garza, 15, after he allegedly shot and killed a man sitting in a car.
Worshipers come as they are, stay in car at Manatee County drive-in church
At Happy Gospel Church in Manatee County, times haven't been so happy because social distancing caused members to miss out on weekly services.
At Happy Gospel Church in Manatee County, times haven't been so happy because social distancing caused members to miss out on weekly services.
Bradenton company starts producing face masks by the thousands
Business is evolving at Tyton Design and Development. Three weeks ago, the staff switched gears from producing medical supplies for people in wheelchairs to producing face masks - and they're doing it by the thousands.
Business is evolving at Tyton Design and Development. Three weeks ago, the staff switched gears from producing medical supplies for people in wheelchairs to producing face masks - and they're doing it by the thousands.
Manatee County deputies searching for missing woman
Manatee County deputies are searching for Angela Pavers who was last seen around 4:40 a.m. Saturday morning. Deputies said she was walking away from Centerstone headed toward 26th E. in Bradenton.
Manatee County deputies are searching for Angela Pavers who was last seen around 4:40 a.m. Saturday morning. Deputies said she was walking away from Centerstone headed toward 26th E. in Bradenton.
Police locate guardian of toddler found wandering Bradenton road
Bradenton police said they found the person in charge of caring for a child who was found alone.
Bradenton police said they found the person in charge of caring for a child who was found alone.
Manatee County sheriff: FBI fugitive recovering after begin shot by deputies
A man wanted by the FBI for federal drug charges was shot by two Manatee County deputies Thursday night. Cecil Trulove is now recovering in the hospital.
A man wanted by the FBI for federal drug charges was shot by two Manatee County deputies Thursday night. Cecil Trulove is now recovering in the hospital.
Debris trail leads deputy to driver who killed moped rider, FHP says
Florida Highway Patrol troopers said they arrested a hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a man on a moped overnight.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers said they arrested a hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a man on a moped overnight.
Person found shot in Bradenton, police say
A death investigation is underway in Bradenton after a person was found shot, police say.
A death investigation is underway in Bradenton after a person was found shot, police say.
Hero with a ladder honored for helping save families from Bradenton apartment fire
Walter Rivas said he thought of his family when he rescued a group of children and their parents from their burning apartment last month.
Walter Rivas said he thought of his family when he rescued a group of children and their parents from their burning apartment last month.
Volunteers needed to bottle feed, foster kittens for Bradenton animal rescue
This might be the most adorable volunteer opportunity ever: a Bradenton animal rescue is looking for anyone who wants to foster and bottle-feed tiny kittens this spring.
This might be the most adorable volunteer opportunity ever: a Bradenton animal rescue is looking for anyone who wants to foster and bottle-feed tiny kittens this spring.
Manatee County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing teen
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Edwin Chi Che-Leonardo.
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Edwin Chi Che-Leonardo.
Florida Attorney General looking into Bradenton woman's death, 11 years later
The body of Sheena Morris was found hanging in a Bradenton beach hotel room 11 years ago. The 22-year-old's death was ruled a suicide, but her mother says new evidence proves she was murdered.
The body of Sheena Morris was found hanging in a Bradenton beach hotel room 11 years ago. The 22-year-old's death was ruled a suicide, but her mother says new evidence proves she was murdered.
Minnesota woman sees long-lost dog's photo on beer cans promoting Manatee County shelter pups
Motorworks Brewing in Bradenton came up with a great idea to help Manatee County Animal Services spread the word about adoptable dogs.
Motorworks Brewing in Bradenton came up with a great idea to help Manatee County Animal Services spread the word about adoptable dogs.
Police: Hertz employee charged with grand theft auto for illegal rental scheme
He was supposed to be working for a rental car company at the airport. Instead, he was ripping the company off and giving his friends a cheap ride, according to police, who put the brakes on his scheme.
He was supposed to be working for a rental car company at the airport. Instead, he was ripping the company off and giving his friends a cheap ride, according to police, who put the brakes on his scheme.



















