Bradenton police officer takes his own life, department urges mental health awareness
The Bradenton Police Department is grieving the heartbreaking loss of one of its own.
Gov. DeSantis announces Florida DOGE audit of Manatee County Government
The State of Florida’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) will audit Manatee County Government’s spending and finances, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced at a news conference in Bradenton on Thursday.
Florida man arrested for allegedly throwing cat against brick wall: Bradenton police
A man has been arrested for animal cruelty after his girlfriend said that he threw her cat against a brick wall, according to the Bradenton Police Department.
Stolen gun among weapons seized from suspected drug trafficker in Bradenton: Police
Police in Bradenton have arrested a suspected drug trafficker and seized three guns, including one that was stolen, from his home.
Juveniles arrested for shooting flare gun, setting yacht on fire: BPD
Three juveniles were arrested for setting a yacht on fire after a 911 caller said he saw them fire a flare gun off the Green Bridge in Bradenton, according to police.
Bradenton boat fire closes portion of Riverwalk
A portion of Bradenton’s Riverwalk closed Monday afternoon due to a boat fire.
Bradenton police looking for witnesses in deadly crash, photos released: BPD
The Bradenton Police Department is looking to interview any potential witnesses after a deadly crash that killed a passenger and critically injured the driver of a motorcycle.
Teens arrested in Bradenton vandalism: Police
Two teens were arrested for criminal mischief after their parents turned them in after a men's restroom was vandalized in Bradenton, officers said.
1 dead, 1 critically injured in Bradenton crash
Bradenton police arrested a local man overnight for DUI manslaughter and DUI with serious bodily injury.
VIDEO: Suspect steals e-bike from shopper inside Bradenton Family Dollar, police say
The Bradenton Police Department is looking for the suspect in an e-bike theft at a Family Dollar store.
WATCH: 2 waterspouts spotted along Bradenton Riverwalk
Multiple waterspouts were seen on Sunday along the Bradenton Riverwalk.
1 person dies, another hospitalized after fire breaks out at Bradenton home: CHFR
A person has died and another was hospitalized with burns to her face and arms after a house fire broke out at a Bradenton home on Saturday afternoon, according to Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue.
Bradenton woman accused of setting boyfriend's car on fire
A Bradenton woman is under arrest, accused of setting her boyfriend's car on fire.
Gulf Islands Ferry expands summer service
The Gulf Islands Ferry, which runs between downtown Bradenton and Anna Maria Island, is bringing back Wednesday service to its weekly schedule. Passengers can now ride the ferry five days a week beginning June 18, 2025.
Local college gives high schoolers a forensic investigator experience
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota is teaching STEM to local high school students. They call it The Investigators Lab Crime Solving Experiences.
Video: ‘Road rage’ over turn signal ends in gunfire and crash near Bradenton’s Riverfront: Police
Shots rang out near Bradenton’s Riverfront on Monday afternoon following a ‘road rage’ incident over a turn signal, according to police.
Shots fired following argument in Bradenton’s Riverwalk parking lot: Police
Bradenton police are investigating after they say gunfire erupted in the Riverwalk parking lot on Riverfront Drive on Monday afternoon.
Bradenton officials fine-tuning plans for hurricane season
The City of Bradenton’s newest high-water rescue truck is gassed up and ready to go. It arrived just in time last fall for a trial by fire.
Teen accused of armed robbery of a Bradenton taxi driver
The Bradenton Police Department is investigating the armed robbery of a taxi driver.
Video: Bradenton officer dragged by suspect trying to take off during traffic stop
A Bradenton officer was hospitalized Tuesday after a suspect took off during a traffic stop, dragging the officer, according to officials.