Bradenton Beach to reopen Thursday at 8 a.m.
Bradenton Beach will finally reopen to its residents Thursday at 8 a.m., nearly a week after Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc on the beachfront community.
Bradenton Beach will finally reopen to its residents Thursday at 8 a.m., nearly a week after Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc on the beachfront community.
Gov. DeSantis launches ‘Operation Blue Ridge’ to help rescue Floridians trapped in North Carolina
Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis will get a first-hand look at the damage Hurricane Helene left behind in Bradenton.
Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis will get a first-hand look at the damage Hurricane Helene left behind in Bradenton.
Longboat Key residents allowed back on island
Longboat Key residents were allowed to return to their homes on Sunday afternoon.
Longboat Key residents were allowed to return to their homes on Sunday afternoon.
Helene aftermath: Bradenton urging everyone to conserve water due to storm surge
The City of Bradenton is asking all residents to conserve water, saying storm surge from Hurricane Helene has “severely strained" water treatment systems.
The City of Bradenton is asking all residents to conserve water, saying storm surge from Hurricane Helene has “severely strained" water treatment systems.
Environmental restoration projects underway at G.T. Bray Park in Bradenton
A Manatee County park has been working on upgrades to help water quality and to restore natural habitat.
A Manatee County park has been working on upgrades to help water quality and to restore natural habitat.
Improvements ongoing to Bradenton's water reclamation facility
The City of Bradenton's wastewater treatment system usually processes five to seven million gallons per day. The recent heavy rains, however, pushed that up to 27 million gallons, which overwhelmed the system and caused partially treated wastewater to be discharged into the Manatee River.
The City of Bradenton's wastewater treatment system usually processes five to seven million gallons per day. The recent heavy rains, however, pushed that up to 27 million gallons, which overwhelmed the system and caused partially treated wastewater to be discharged into the Manatee River.
Bradenton's last call for alcohol could soon happen earlier
Several violent incidents after bar closing time have leaders in Bradenton considering an earlier last call.
Several violent incidents after bar closing time have leaders in Bradenton considering an earlier last call.
Sewage discharges continue from Bradenton Water Reclamation Plant into Manatee River
Just outside the Bradenton Riverwalk, there's a pipe that continues to release partially treated sewage from the Bradenton Water Reclamation Plant, and it's been going on for the past month.
Just outside the Bradenton Riverwalk, there's a pipe that continues to release partially treated sewage from the Bradenton Water Reclamation Plant, and it's been going on for the past month.
Pedestrian struck by school bus in Bradenton, police say
A 59-year-old pedestrian was struck by a school bus carrying kids in Bradenton on Thursday, according to police.
A 59-year-old pedestrian was struck by a school bus carrying kids in Bradenton on Thursday, according to police.
Teen shot and killed near Palma Sola Causeway, Bradenton police investigating
Police in Bradenton are investigating the shooting death of a 16-year-old early Saturday.
Police in Bradenton are investigating the shooting death of a 16-year-old early Saturday.
Manatee Supervisor of Elections loses Primary, ousts four staff members
The votes were counted, the Primary was over and the Supervisor of Elections in Manatee County had lost.
The votes were counted, the Primary was over and the Supervisor of Elections in Manatee County had lost.
Search continues for Bradenton hit-and-run driver who killed bicyclist
The Bradenton Police Department is asking for the community’s help to find who hit and killed a 36-year-old man riding a bike on Saturday.
The Bradenton Police Department is asking for the community’s help to find who hit and killed a 36-year-old man riding a bike on Saturday.
Deadly hit-and-run in Bradenton, police searching for driver: BPD
A 36-year-old bicyclist was hit and killed in Bradenton on Saturday night, according to officials.
A 36-year-old bicyclist was hit and killed in Bradenton on Saturday night, according to officials.
'We're doing the best we can:' Manatee Co. business & residents question release from dam after Debby
Manatee County officials say an investigation into the events at the Lake Manatee Dam is ongoing and will be reviewed by an independent third party.
Manatee County officials say an investigation into the events at the Lake Manatee Dam is ongoing and will be reviewed by an independent third party.
2 found dead in swimming pool at Bradenton apartment complex, deputies investigating
Two men were found dead in the swimming pool at Cypress Winds Apartments on Sunday morning, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
Two men were found dead in the swimming pool at Cypress Winds Apartments on Sunday morning, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
Ashley Benefield convicted of manslaughter in 'Black Swan' murder trial
A jury has convicted former professional ballerina Ashley Benefield of manslaughter in the so-called ‘Black Swan’ murder trial in Manatee County.
A jury has convicted former professional ballerina Ashley Benefield of manslaughter in the so-called ‘Black Swan’ murder trial in Manatee County.
Ashley Benefield murder trial: Witnesses testify as defense attempts to paint picture of domestic violence
Several witnesses for the defense took the stand Monday in the Ashley Benefield trial in Manatee County. The 32-year-old is a former professional ballerina accused of murdering her husband Doug in 2020.
Several witnesses for the defense took the stand Monday in the Ashley Benefield trial in Manatee County. The 32-year-old is a former professional ballerina accused of murdering her husband Doug in 2020.
Ashley Benefield gives emotional testimony in her defense at murder trial: 'I thought he was going to kill me'
A tearful Ashley Benefield took the stand in her own defense Friday in the so-called ‘Black Swan’ murder trial.
A tearful Ashley Benefield took the stand in her own defense Friday in the so-called ‘Black Swan’ murder trial.
2 hospitalized in Bradenton bar shooting: Police
Police in Bradenton are investigating a double shooting.
Police in Bradenton are investigating a double shooting.
Ashley Benefield trial: Prosecution rests in ex-ballerina murder case
Text messages between Doug and Ashley Benefield took center stage on Thursday as the prosecution wrapped up its case in the so-called ‘Black Swan’ murder trial.
Text messages between Doug and Ashley Benefield took center stage on Thursday as the prosecution wrapped up its case in the so-called ‘Black Swan’ murder trial.