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.

School zone speed cameras catch drivers as fast as 78 mph, Bradenton officials say

Bradenton police are warning drivers to slow down after the city’s school zone cameras caught 50 speeders on the first day of the 2025-26 school year.

Medical examiner unable to identify body as Giovanni Pelletier due to state of decomposition: MCSO

A medical examiner has yet to make a positive identification of Giovanni Pelletier, the 18-year-old who went missing in Florida on Aug. 1, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

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.

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.