Manatee deputies searching for missing, endangered man

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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 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. 

Person found shot in Bradenton, police say

A death investigation is underway in Bradenton after a person was found shot, police say.

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.

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.

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.