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. 

Manatee County wetland protections on hold after response from state

It was supposed to be a final vote to restore wetland buffers in Manatee County. But four state agencies are now questioning the legality of those efforts, calling them restrictive and burdensome.

Bradenton police add credit card skimming device detectors to their arsenal

Swiping your credit or debit card could be opening yourself up to thieves if they’ve been able to put credit card skimmers on card readers. But now, the Bradenton Police Department is dedicating time and manpower to make sure residents and their bank accounts remain safe. 

Sunshine Skyway Bridge disaster: 45 years later

Friday marked the 45th anniversary of one of the Tampa Bay area's worst tragedies, when a freighter hit the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, causing part of the bridge to collapse, killing dozens of people.

'Large depression' forces road closure in Bradenton

A portion of a Bradenton road is closed because of what police call a “large depression,” forcing crews to make repairs.

Man dies after being hit by car: BPD

A man died early Friday after Bradenton police say he was hit by a car.

Video: Bradenton Oak & Stone general manager accused of burglarizing the business

The general manager of Oak & Stone in Bradenton has been arrested after police say he was caught on camera burglarizing the restaurant earlier this week.

Residents of Bradenton Beach mobile home park fighting eviction post-Hurricane Helene

The Pines Trailer Park in Bradenton Beach has withstood the test of time, but now, the park’s owner is telling residents that everyone will soon be evicted. 

DUI driver crashes into deputy’s cruiser: MCSO

A Manatee County sheriff's deputy is doing OK after an alleged drunk driver crashed into him.

Missing Bradenton teens found safe

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement says both Bradenton teens reported missing in March have now been found safe.

HCSO deputies begin using 'cruise lights' on patrol cars to deter crime

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is now one of Florida's first law enforcement agencies to fully implement ‘cruise lights’ on patrol cars.

Missing Bradenton woman, 18, considered endangered: MCSO

An 18-year-old Bradenton woman is missing and the Manatee County Sheriff's Office says she is endangered.

Gulf View Windows and Doors owner accused of misappropriating funds gambled away $200K: BPD

A man who took over Gulf View Windows and Doors after his brother died from cancer is accused of using customers' money for personal expenses, including travel, gambling, and investments in digital currency.