Manatee County to explore education campaign in lieu of mask order
County-by-county, Bay Area leaders are debating whether mask mandates are necessary to stop the spread of COVID-19.
County-by-county, Bay Area leaders are debating whether mask mandates are necessary to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Bradenton police searching for missing 15-year-old
Police in Bradenton are searching for Imanie Black, 15, who was last seen wearing a red and white striped dress.
Police in Bradenton are searching for Imanie Black, 15, who was last seen wearing a red and white striped dress.
Bradenton's IMG Academy to host 22-game WNBA season
The WNBA is in the final stages of an agreement that would bring the league to Bradenton to play a shortened season.
The WNBA is in the final stages of an agreement that would bring the league to Bradenton to play a shortened season.
Bradenton police searching for missing teen
Police in Bradenton is asking for help locating 13-year-old Alissa Couch. She was last seen in the 1400 block 19th Ave. West.
Police in Bradenton is asking for help locating 13-year-old Alissa Couch. She was last seen in the 1400 block 19th Ave. West.
Manatee County man and wife hold hands through glass after months separated by COVID-19
You can work out at the gym, go to the mall and go out to eat, but many Floridians still cannot see their loved ones. They’re wondering when they'll be able to see their relatives in person.
You can work out at the gym, go to the mall and go out to eat, but many Floridians still cannot see their loved ones. They’re wondering when they'll be able to see their relatives in person.
Congressman joins grieving mother in call to overhaul military training
At her home in Bradenton, Kimberly Weaver holds tight to memories of her son Army Specialist Nicholas Panipinto. The 20-year-old died from injuries following a training accident on November 6, 2019 in South Korea.
At her home in Bradenton, Kimberly Weaver holds tight to memories of her son Army Specialist Nicholas Panipinto. The 20-year-old died from injuries following a training accident on November 6, 2019 in South Korea.
Juveniles among several arrested in Manatee County crime spree
Manatee County officials say a “county-wide crime spree” over the weekend resulted in damaged property, stolen motorcycles, and stolen goods. Now law enforcement is trying to round up dozens of suspects who may have been involved.
Manatee County officials say a “county-wide crime spree” over the weekend resulted in damaged property, stolen motorcycles, and stolen goods. Now law enforcement is trying to round up dozens of suspects who may have been involved.
Bradenton police arrest 18-year-old female on second-degree murder charges
Bradenton police arrested 18-year-old Kashell Brianna Watson on Thursday after they say she shot and killed a 28-year-old man.
Bradenton police arrested 18-year-old Kashell Brianna Watson on Thursday after they say she shot and killed a 28-year-old man.
Bradenton medical assistant arrested for drug trafficking
Sarasota police arrested Kelly Gaffney, 49, on 241 felony charges and 26 misdemeanor charges after they say she wrote fraudulent prescriptions in her name and her son’s name for two years.
Sarasota police arrested Kelly Gaffney, 49, on 241 felony charges and 26 misdemeanor charges after they say she wrote fraudulent prescriptions in her name and her son’s name for two years.
Strike teams testing Manatee County long-term care facilities patients, staff for COVID-19
Strike teams from the state are focused on testing patients and staff of long-term care facilities.
Strike teams from the state are focused on testing patients and staff of long-term care facilities.
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.