North Manatee Soccer Club allegedly loses over $146K to former treasurer’s personal expenses

A former North Manatee Munity Soccer Club treasurer faces a first-degree felony charge after investigators found she allegedly stole over $146,000 in club funds to buy jewelry, take a cruise, and fund personal travel, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

68 drivers caught speeding in Bradenton school zones on first day

Bradenton police caught 68 drivers speeding through school zones on the first day of school, marking an increase in traffic violations compared to last year.

Bradenton crash: Police locate hit-and-run suspect, victim identified

A man remains in life-threatening condition and unable to communicate with officers following a Saturday night hit-and-run crash in Bradenton.

Bradenton Dollar Tree robbery: Suspect arrested in Los Angeles one year later

A 40-year-old woman wanted for robbing a Bradenton store while claiming to have a weapon has been arrested in California after more than a year on the run, according to police.

Manatee County deputies believe 3 victims were 'targeted' in shooting near Palmetto

Three people were injured in what deputies believe was a targeted shooting at a home Sunday night near Palmetto, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

Photos show Bradenton nursing home partial collapse after over 150 relocated

New photos reveal the remains of a partial roof collapse at a Bradenton assisted living facility that forced the emergency evacuation of more than 150 residents Saturday night, according to a joint statement from the City of Bradenton and Manatee County.

Bradenton assisted living roof collapse forces evacuation

Emergency teams rushed to 105 15th St. E. on Saturday afternoon to assist facility residents after a building failure.

Manatee County illegal gambling shutdown: Over $23K seized, detectives say

Detectives with the Manatee County Sheriff's Office shut down an illegal gambling operation at a local storefront in Bradenton Friday night following a weeks-long investigation. 

Bradenton officer justified in deadly shooting of Willie Bell, prosecutors say

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has concluded its investigation into the March 10 officer-involved shooting that killed Willie Tyrone Bell, 56, during a search warrant in Bradenton. The State Attorney’s Office determined the SWAT officer's use of deadly force was legally justified.

2 teens accused of stealing Camry fished out of Manatee River

Deputies arrested two teenagers Wednesday night after a wild sequence involving a stolen car and a desperate attempt to swim across the Manatee River to escape law enforcement. 

Northwest Bradenton vacation rentals face safety crackdown

Residents are pushing for stricter code enforcement as short-term, high-occupancy vacation rentals expand into Northwest Bradenton.

Police arrest man for 988 crisis line swatting hoax at Bradenton marina

A Florida man is facing charges after police said they tied his devices to a swatting hoax at the Twin Dolphin Marina, according to the Bradenton Police Department.