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.
Cremated remains found in Bradenton reunited with family friend
Cremated remains discovered by a groundskeeper in Bradenton are being reunited with a family friend.
Cremated remains discovered by a groundskeeper in Bradenton are being reunited with a family friend.
Woman killed in Manatee County chain-reaction crash
A fatal crash involving five vehicles shut down 301 southbound in Manatee County on Tuesday. Troopers say distracted driving was likely to blame.
A fatal crash involving five vehicles shut down 301 southbound in Manatee County on Tuesday. Troopers say distracted driving was likely to blame.
Gifts for kids in short supply at Bradenton Salvation Army
There's a lot of work happening at the Salvation Army in Manatee County to make Christmas wishes come true for 1,800 children.
There's a lot of work happening at the Salvation Army in Manatee County to make Christmas wishes come true for 1,800 children.
Mom who went into labor on plane returns home with newborn
Nereida Araujo is happy to be back in Bradenton, safe and sound. The mom who went into labor while on a flight to Charlotte has returned home to Manatee County with her newborn baby.
Nereida Araujo is happy to be back in Bradenton, safe and sound. The mom who went into labor while on a flight to Charlotte has returned home to Manatee County with her newborn baby.
Bradenton soldier laid to rest in Sarasota
Several hundred people came together Wednesday afternoon to pay their respects to a hometown soldier killed during a training mission in South Korea. 20-year-old Nicholas Panipinto of Bradenton died after the vehicle he was in rolled over.
Several hundred people came together Wednesday afternoon to pay their respects to a hometown soldier killed during a training mission in South Korea. 20-year-old Nicholas Panipinto of Bradenton died after the vehicle he was in rolled over.
7-year-old gets lost after telling teacher he is allowed to walk home; school investigating
Fredy told his teacher he was allowed to walk home from school, so she let him go. He ended up at a familiar place, but his mom wants to make sure it doesn't happen again.
Fredy told his teacher he was allowed to walk home from school, so she let him go. He ended up at a familiar place, but his mom wants to make sure it doesn't happen again.
Flags fly from Tampa to Bradenton for hero gone too soon
Wednesday night, the body of Army Spc. Nicholas Panipinto was flown to Tampa and escorted to his hometown in Manatee County.
Wednesday night, the body of Army Spc. Nicholas Panipinto was flown to Tampa and escorted to his hometown in Manatee County.
Bradenton soldier killed while training in South Korea
The body of a soldier from Manatee County is on the way home after a training exercise ended tragically in South Korea. The U.S. Army says 20-year-old Nicholas Panipinto was killed when his armored vehicle overturned last week at Camp Humphreys.
The body of a soldier from Manatee County is on the way home after a training exercise ended tragically in South Korea. The U.S. Army says 20-year-old Nicholas Panipinto was killed when his armored vehicle overturned last week at Camp Humphreys.
Notes left in Bradenton neighborhood say whites "suffered" to "earn white privilege"
Letters spouting white supremacist rhetoric were left for residents in the diverse Village of the Arts neighborhood. The website of a neo-Nazi group was included on the pages.
Letters spouting white supremacist rhetoric were left for residents in the diverse Village of the Arts neighborhood. The website of a neo-Nazi group was included on the pages.
WWII pilot celebrates 100th birthday in Bradenton
Retired Air Force Colonel Jack Koser enlisted in 1940 and served his country for almost 30 years. This week, he celebrated his 100th birthday at home in Bradenton.
Retired Air Force Colonel Jack Koser enlisted in 1940 and served his country for almost 30 years. This week, he celebrated his 100th birthday at home in Bradenton.