Manatee sheriff: Man hung dog from tree for barking, then beat child for not helping hide remains
A man in Bradenton faces animal cruelty and child abuse charges after deputies said he hung a dog for barking, then beat a child who wouldn't help him hide the animal's remains.
A man in Bradenton faces animal cruelty and child abuse charges after deputies said he hung a dog for barking, then beat a child who wouldn't help him hide the animal's remains.
Explosives found after Bradenton man tells therapist of plan to harm roommate
A 52-year-old Manatee County man is in protective custody after deputies found explosive material in his home at 2511 32nd Ave. East.
A 52-year-old Manatee County man is in protective custody after deputies found explosive material in his home at 2511 32nd Ave. East.
Puppies join pro athletes for yoga at IMG Academy
The only thing more relaxing than yoga might be yoga with puppies. That's why IMG Academy is incorporating puppy yoga into its pro athlete summit in Bradenton.
The only thing more relaxing than yoga might be yoga with puppies. That's why IMG Academy is incorporating puppy yoga into its pro athlete summit in Bradenton.
Bradenton man becomes millionaire after buying $10 scratch-off lotto ticket
Lottery officials said Walker chose to receive his winnings in a one-time, lump-sum payment of $1,475,000.
Lottery officials said Walker chose to receive his winnings in a one-time, lump-sum payment of $1,475,000.
Adoptable dogs pictured on Motorworks Brewing lager cans
Each passing day brings more dogs through the doors at Manatee County Animal Services, and the folks at Motorworks Brewing are launching a campaign to help. The Bradenton brewery has turned its beer cans into adoption fliers for shelter pets at the shelter.
Each passing day brings more dogs through the doors at Manatee County Animal Services, and the folks at Motorworks Brewing are launching a campaign to help. The Bradenton brewery has turned its beer cans into adoption fliers for shelter pets at the shelter.
Passerby goes home to get ladder, returns to rescue residents from apartment fire
There’s not much left of Mira Lagos apartment building in Bradenton after a massive fire Monday morning.
There’s not much left of Mira Lagos apartment building in Bradenton after a massive fire Monday morning.
Dozens audition to sing the Star-Spangled Banner before Pirates and Marauders games
The empty seats at Lecom Park in Bradenton will soon be filled as the Pittsburgh Pirates kick off their spring training. However, before that first pitch can be thrown, the Pirates have to make sure their singers can hit the right note.
The empty seats at Lecom Park in Bradenton will soon be filled as the Pittsburgh Pirates kick off their spring training. However, before that first pitch can be thrown, the Pirates have to make sure their singers can hit the right note.
Service dog donated to help Manatee County first responders manage stress
With four paws and a wagging tail, Rucker has become the newest member of Manatee County's first responder family.
With four paws and a wagging tail, Rucker has become the newest member of Manatee County's first responder family.
World's Strongest Man returns to Bradenton
The World’s Strongest Man competition is headed back to the Bay Area.
The World’s Strongest Man competition is headed back to the Bay Area.
Home intruder shot with own gun by victim: deputies
Manatee County deputies say a homeowner shot and killed a suspected home invader with the suspect's own gun.
Manatee County deputies say a homeowner shot and killed a suspected home invader with the suspect's own gun.
US men's soccer team avoids Middle East conflict by moving training camp to Bradenton
Turmoil in the Mideast sent the US Men's Soccer Team scrambling to find a new place to train. The team was scheduled to begin workouts in Qatar this week, which is not that far from Iran.
Turmoil in the Mideast sent the US Men's Soccer Team scrambling to find a new place to train. The team was scheduled to begin workouts in Qatar this week, which is not that far from Iran.
DeSoto Square Mall owners face foreclosure; plans proposed for residential development
Once vibrant and busy, the mall is now a shadow of itself, hanging on with a single restaurant, a few chain stores, and small businesses.
Once vibrant and busy, the mall is now a shadow of itself, hanging on with a single restaurant, a few chain stores, and small businesses.
Crime spree: Suspect injures elderly woman on golf cart, vandalizes church, plants tree
Deputies arrested a man they say went on a bizarre crime spree in Manatee County Tuesday.
Deputies arrested a man they say went on a bizarre crime spree in Manatee County Tuesday.
Deputies search for burglar who broke into Bradenton home to suck victim's toes
Investigators in Manatee County are searching for a burglar who sucked on a man's toes after breaking into his Bradenton home.
Investigators in Manatee County are searching for a burglar who sucked on a man's toes after breaking into his Bradenton home.
Deputies rescue goat in Manatee County on New Year’s Day
Manatee County deputies discovered a loose goat running in traffic near the 5800 block of 14th St. W. on Jan. 1.
Manatee County deputies discovered a loose goat running in traffic near the 5800 block of 14th St. W. on Jan. 1.
Woman 'dry stunned' while trying stop deputies from making arrest: Manatee Sheriff's Office
A 70-year-old grandmother was ‘dry stunned’ twice while Manatee County deputies served an arrest warrant on a man at the same residence.
A 70-year-old grandmother was ‘dry stunned’ twice while Manatee County deputies served an arrest warrant on a man at the same residence.
Despite need for new roof, Bradenton non-profit continues mission
At Turning Points in Bradenton, lives are turned around for the better. Volunteers and staff help people with things many take for granted: medical care, job placements, housing, laundry, and even showers and clothes.
At Turning Points in Bradenton, lives are turned around for the better. Volunteers and staff help people with things many take for granted: medical care, job placements, housing, laundry, and even showers and clothes.
FHP investigating golf cart hit and run crash in Bradenton
An 80-year-old woman sustained serious injuries after being hit by a car while on her golf cart, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
An 80-year-old woman sustained serious injuries after being hit by a car while on her golf cart, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Christmas surprise: Baby born in the car on the shoulder of US 301 in Bradenton
A Manatee County couple got a Christmas surprise. Their baby girl made her debut one week early and came so fast, she was delivered on the side of the road.
A Manatee County couple got a Christmas surprise. Their baby girl made her debut one week early and came so fast, she was delivered on the side of the road.
After decades of neglect, Caroline C removed from Manatee River
The Caroline C was once a vibrant ship, used to help others, but she has seen better days.
The Caroline C was once a vibrant ship, used to help others, but she has seen better days.