Opposition grows over proposed cruise terminal in Manatee County as new task force rallies residents
Residents and environmental advocates are mobilizing early as plans for a possible cruise terminal near Terra Ceia Bay are sparking debate about growth, conservation and the future of local waterways.
Residents and environmental advocates are mobilizing early as plans for a possible cruise terminal near Terra Ceia Bay are sparking debate about growth, conservation and the future of local waterways.
Sarasota Paradise kicks off preseason ahead of inaugural season
Sarasota Paradise started as a vision in 2022. Now they're the first professional soccer team in Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch.
Sarasota Paradise started as a vision in 2022. Now they're the first professional soccer team in Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch.
Search underway for SUV involved in fatal Bradenton hit-and-run: FHP
The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for a person who drove off after striking and killing a 74-year-old Bradenton man on Monday night.
The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for a person who drove off after striking and killing a 74-year-old Bradenton man on Monday night.
Palmetto church reopens 15 months after hurricane damage, marking emotional rededication
More than a year after Hurricane Milton left a Palmetto church with extensive damage, First Biblical Baptist Church of Palmetto has reopened its doors, celebrating a major milestone in its long road to recovery.
More than a year after Hurricane Milton left a Palmetto church with extensive damage, First Biblical Baptist Church of Palmetto has reopened its doors, celebrating a major milestone in its long road to recovery.
Artificial reef's success allows for cleaner water and healthier environment for Palmetto Bay
Florida waterways draw visitors from all over to enjoy recreational boating, fishing and swimming. Keeping those waterways healthy becomes a tough job as overuse and storms can leave pollution and other impurities in the water.
Florida waterways draw visitors from all over to enjoy recreational boating, fishing and swimming. Keeping those waterways healthy becomes a tough job as overuse and storms can leave pollution and other impurities in the water.
Bull rider returns to Palmetto event after injury that nearly ended his life: 'I give it up to God'
It was an injury that could have ended Zach Naegele's bull-riding career — and his life.
It was an injury that could have ended Zach Naegele's bull-riding career — and his life.
Manatee County warns against harassment as skyway cruise terminal debate intensifies
Manatee County leaders are speaking out after what they describe as harassment and threats aimed at county employees and their families over a proposed cruise terminal near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.
Manatee County leaders are speaking out after what they describe as harassment and threats aimed at county employees and their families over a proposed cruise terminal near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.
Manatee County berry farmer protects crop from freezing temperatures: 'Toughest two nights'
Icicles formed at a Myakka City blueberry farm after temperatures fell below freezing — but the icicles actually helped protect the crops.
Icicles formed at a Myakka City blueberry farm after temperatures fell below freezing — but the icicles actually helped protect the crops.
Missing Bradenton man hit by vehicle on I-75 exit ramp: FHP
A 37-year-old man who was reported missing earlier this week in Manatee County was seriously injured Wednesday evening after being hit by a vehicle on an Interstate 75 exit ramp, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 37-year-old man who was reported missing earlier this week in Manatee County was seriously injured Wednesday evening after being hit by a vehicle on an Interstate 75 exit ramp, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Online app aims for lost animals to reunite with their owners as quickly as possible
A new Lost & Found Pet App in Manatee County aims to bring lost animals and their owners back together as quickly as possible.
A new Lost & Found Pet App in Manatee County aims to bring lost animals and their owners back together as quickly as possible.
Measles in Florida: 2 cases confirmed in Tampa Bay area out of 3 reported in state
The Florida Department of Health has confirmed three measles cases in Florida this year — and two of those cases involve young adults in Hillsborough and Manatee counties.
The Florida Department of Health has confirmed three measles cases in Florida this year — and two of those cases involve young adults in Hillsborough and Manatee counties.
Manatee County students get hands-on experience with surgical robot at Manatee Memorial Hospital
Students in Manatee County got a hands-on chance to operate a surgical robot that's used to perform surgeries and save lives at Manatee Memorial Hospital.
Students in Manatee County got a hands-on chance to operate a surgical robot that's used to perform surgeries and save lives at Manatee Memorial Hospital.
Manatee County students learn about surgical robot
Students in Manatee County got a hands-on chance to operate a surgical robot that's used to perform surgeries and save lives at Manatee Memorial Hospital. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.
Students in Manatee County got a hands-on chance to operate a surgical robot that's used to perform surgeries and save lives at Manatee Memorial Hospital. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.
Manatee County School District breaks ground on 8th high school in Lakewood Ranch area
The Manatee County School District broke ground on the eighth high school in the Lakewood Ranch area.
The Manatee County School District broke ground on the eighth high school in the Lakewood Ranch area.
Abduction attempt leads to deadly self-defense shooting in Bradenton on New Year's Day: MCSO
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office has now determined that a deadly shooting early in the morning on New Year's Day was an act of self-defense after they say the victim tried to abduct the shooter's wife.
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office has now determined that a deadly shooting early in the morning on New Year's Day was an act of self-defense after they say the victim tried to abduct the shooter's wife.
Tampa-based developer proposes island destination to complement Manatee County cruise port plan
A second development proposal is emerging alongside plans for a potential cruise port in Manatee County.
A second development proposal is emerging alongside plans for a potential cruise port in Manatee County.
Proposed cruise port near Sunshine Skyway sparks environmental concerns in Manatee County
A cruise terminal operating company, SSA Marine, in partnership with Tampa-based Slip Knott LLC, has announced plans for a privately funded cruise port on the 328-acre Knott-Cowen tract, located on the Gulf side of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.
A cruise terminal operating company, SSA Marine, in partnership with Tampa-based Slip Knott LLC, has announced plans for a privately funded cruise port on the 328-acre Knott-Cowen tract, located on the Gulf side of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.
Manatee County corrections deputy accused of driving under the influence
30-year-old Luciano Centofanti, a Manatee County Corrections Deputy, is accused of a DUI.
30-year-old Luciano Centofanti, a Manatee County Corrections Deputy, is accused of a DUI.
Bradenton hit-and-run crash leaves pedestrian dead, motorcyclist arrested
A motorcyclist was arrested after police say he left the scene of a deadly crash after hitting a pedestrian crossing a road in Bradenton Friday evening.
A motorcyclist was arrested after police say he left the scene of a deadly crash after hitting a pedestrian crossing a road in Bradenton Friday evening.
Security guard arrested for killing ex-girlfriend inside Bradenton medical lab: Police
Bradenton Police Chief Josh Cramer described the actions of Keith Roberts Jr. as "cruel" and "evil." The suspect is accused of walking into a Bradenton medical lab on Thursday and shooting two women.
Bradenton Police Chief Josh Cramer described the actions of Keith Roberts Jr. as "cruel" and "evil." The suspect is accused of walking into a Bradenton medical lab on Thursday and shooting two women.