Manatee County Animal Welfare moves operations to expanded Bradenton campus

After 80 years in its Palmetto facility, Manatee County Animal Welfare is getting ready to relocate its dogs into a new, modern shelter on the Bishop Campus in Bradenton.

Several malnourished dogs rescued, Bradenton couple arrested: BPD

Several malnourished dogs were rescued by Manatee County Animal Welfare after an anonymous caller reported seeing skinny and underfed dogs at the home of Adriana O'Hara and Timothy Miller.

School buses involved in crash injuring several students and infant: FHP

Several high school students were hospitalized and a 2-year-old was airlifted to a hospital after a crash involving four school buses and a Ford Exhibition, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Man arrested for stabbing, killing woman after Bradenton car crash: police

A 69-year-old man has been arrested for the stabbing death of a woman after a car crash in Bradenton on September 28, according to police.

Beehive removal turns into training exercise for Manatee County first responders

Buzzing above a Bradenton neighborhood, a beehive caused concern for the homeowner and his neighbors. As a bee expert and his team went to work to remove the hive, they had the support and help of a number of fire agencies from across Manatee County.

Bradenton police investigating homicide after woman dies at scene of crash

A woman’s death is being investigated as a homicide after police say she suffered extensive injuries that were inconsistent with the crash scene where she was found.

Bradenton nears completion of $100M wastewater infrastructure project

It's a problem that can't be fixed overnight, but the City of Bradenton has been working on improving and upgrading its wastewater infrastructure.

Man caught beating puppy in Bradenton arrested: Police

A man was arrested after he was caught on camera beating a 9-week-old puppy repeatedly, according to the Bradenton Police Department. 

Stabbing at Bradenton home kills one man, injures another: MCSO

One man is dead after an argument led to a stabbing at a Bradenton home early on Sunday morning, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

Elderly Florida woman collects $108K in unclaimed funds after thinking she was getting scammed

It seemed like every time 88-year-old Barbara checked her mail, she had another letter from a law firm or a private investigator, all offering to help her claim money they said she was owed, in exchange for part of the proceeds. 

Bradenton police seek tips in teen's 2024 murder

One year after a 16-year-old boy was shot to death in Bradenton, police are once again asking for the public's help in bringing the teen's killer to justice.