City of Bradenton not honoring PBA contract with police despite arbitrator ruling, association says
They work to make Bradenton a safer place, but the Southwest Florida Police Benevolent Association (PBA) says the city has failed its officers.
They work to make Bradenton a safer place, but the Southwest Florida Police Benevolent Association (PBA) says the city has failed its officers.
New law enforcement training center opens in Manatee County for recruits, current officers
From target practice to the driving range, a new training facility in Manatee County is designed to help future law enforcement officers develop the skills they'll need to serve and protect the community.
From target practice to the driving range, a new training facility in Manatee County is designed to help future law enforcement officers develop the skills they'll need to serve and protect the community.
Family of Bradenton “peacewalker" outraged over potential plea deal in fatal hit-and-run
In a Bradenton neighborhood, Joseph Dralus, Sr. was known as the "Peace Walker" – a beloved figure who greeted passersby with a smile and a peace sign during his daily walks.
In a Bradenton neighborhood, Joseph Dralus, Sr. was known as the "Peace Walker" – a beloved figure who greeted passersby with a smile and a peace sign during his daily walks.
Lecom Park improvements: Behind the changes at Pittsburgh Pirates' spring training home in Bradenton
Bradenton's Lecom Park is the spring training home of the Pittsburgh Pirates, and believe it or not, the baseball stadium is the third-oldest stadium actively used by a Major League team.
Bradenton's Lecom Park is the spring training home of the Pittsburgh Pirates, and believe it or not, the baseball stadium is the third-oldest stadium actively used by a Major League team.
‘Operation Spring into Safety’ heads to Bradenton
The 2nd Annual Operation Spring into Safety event is set to take place on Saturday, Feb. 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at State College of Florida in Bradenton.
The 2nd Annual Operation Spring into Safety event is set to take place on Saturday, Feb. 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at State College of Florida in Bradenton.
Police urge residents to remove guns from cars after spike in burglaries
Bradenton police said the number of guns stolen from unlocked cars is up 95% in the city, and in Madeira Beach, Pinellas County deputies are noticing unlocked cars becoming recent targets.
Bradenton police said the number of guns stolen from unlocked cars is up 95% in the city, and in Madeira Beach, Pinellas County deputies are noticing unlocked cars becoming recent targets.
Video: Bathroom vandalized at Bradenton park, teens face felony charges
Four teens face felony charges after Bradenton police say the group caused thousands of dollars in damage to a public bathroom.
Four teens face felony charges after Bradenton police say the group caused thousands of dollars in damage to a public bathroom.
Suspect arrested, accused of selling fentanyl pills to woman, leaving her to die: MCSO
A 31-year-old suspect has been arrested and charged with murder over a year and a half after he allegedly sold fentanyl pills to a woman who overdosed and died.
A 31-year-old suspect has been arrested and charged with murder over a year and a half after he allegedly sold fentanyl pills to a woman who overdosed and died.
'Black Swan' Ashley Benefield denied bond, will remain in prison
A Manatee County judge denied bond for Ashley Benefield as the former professional ballerina appeals her manslaughter conviction in the 2020 shooting death of her estranged husband.
A Manatee County judge denied bond for Ashley Benefield as the former professional ballerina appeals her manslaughter conviction in the 2020 shooting death of her estranged husband.
Bradenton police hope DNA evidence, advancements in technology will help solve 2003 cold case
For those who knew the victim, the pain is as strong as it was nearly 22 years ago as investigators continue to search for answers.
For those who knew the victim, the pain is as strong as it was nearly 22 years ago as investigators continue to search for answers.
SCAG PRO Superstar Shootout returns to Bradenton Motorsports Park with big name racers
Widely known racers such as Tony Stewart hit the track in Bradenton on Wednesday gearing up for the second annual SCAG Power Equipment PRO Superstar Shootout.
Widely known racers such as Tony Stewart hit the track in Bradenton on Wednesday gearing up for the second annual SCAG Power Equipment PRO Superstar Shootout.
Spooked horses toss riders during beach tour excursion in Bradenton: Police
A horseback beach tour excursion in Bradenton landed two people in the hospital after the guide’s animal got spooked and set off a chain reaction.
A horseback beach tour excursion in Bradenton landed two people in the hospital after the guide’s animal got spooked and set off a chain reaction.
Missing Bradenton woman declared dead a year after her disappearance
One year after a 67-year-old woman vanished, a Manatee County probate judge has declared her dead, the Bradenton Police Department announced Friday.
One year after a 67-year-old woman vanished, a Manatee County probate judge has declared her dead, the Bradenton Police Department announced Friday.
Judge considering bond for 'Black Swan' Ashley Benefield while she appeals conviction
A Manatee County judge will soon decide whether to grant bond for Ashley Benefield while she appeals her manslaughter conviction in the 2020 shooting death of her estranged husband.
A Manatee County judge will soon decide whether to grant bond for Ashley Benefield while she appeals her manslaughter conviction in the 2020 shooting death of her estranged husband.
Gas station fight leaves one man in the hospital, another in jail
A man is recovering from injuries, including a broken leg, after a fight at a Bradenton gas station.
A man is recovering from injuries, including a broken leg, after a fight at a Bradenton gas station.
Deadly hit-and-run suspect's father arrested, son still on the run: BPD
The Bradenton Police Department says it has arrested the father of a man wanted in a deadly hit-and-run investigation.
The Bradenton Police Department says it has arrested the father of a man wanted in a deadly hit-and-run investigation.
BPD offering $3,000 reward for information on alleged hit-and-run-driver
A $3,000 reward is being offered for information leading to a 28-year-old hit-and-run driver accused of killing a homeless man in Bradenton.
A $3,000 reward is being offered for information leading to a 28-year-old hit-and-run driver accused of killing a homeless man in Bradenton.
Locals drive to DC, brave frigid temperatures to witness inauguration
Local Republican organizer Cliff Gephart was just one of the thousands of Americans who made the trip to D.C. Monday to watch President Trump get sworn in as the 47th President of the United States.
Local Republican organizer Cliff Gephart was just one of the thousands of Americans who made the trip to D.C. Monday to watch President Trump get sworn in as the 47th President of the United States.
Arrest warrant issued for deadly hit-and-run suspect in Bradenton
The Bradenton Police Department has issued a warrant for the arrest of the man who police say is responsible for a deadly hit-and-run late Saturday night.
The Bradenton Police Department has issued a warrant for the arrest of the man who police say is responsible for a deadly hit-and-run late Saturday night.
Suspected hit-and-run driver hits, kills pedestrian in Bradenton before fleeing: BPD
After losing control of his vehicle, the suspect in a deadly hit-and-run crash hit a pole and struck the victim before fleeing the scene, according to the Bradenton Police Department.
After losing control of his vehicle, the suspect in a deadly hit-and-run crash hit a pole and struck the victim before fleeing the scene, according to the Bradenton Police Department.