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.
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.



















