Manatee school board urges reinstatement of school zone speed cameras
The Manatee County School Board is urging county commissioners to reconsider their recent decision to end the use of speed cameras in school zones.
5 unlicensed contractors arrested in Manatee County, contractor fraud causes headache for homeowners
Five unlicensed contractors were arrested by the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
Manatee County attempted murder suspect beat 74-year-old man, forced pills down his throat: MCSO
A 74-year-old man is in the hospital after Manatee County deputies say he was beaten and forced to swallow pills on Sunday afternoon.
Annie’s Bait and Tackle to be demolished due to hurricane damage: ‘A piece of old Florida is lost’
Manatee County Commissioners voted in favor of demolishing a 70-year-old bait and tackle shop in Cortez Village to make way for a new two-story shop and marina.
Bradenton woman found guilty in deadly ‘Peace Walker’ hit-and-run crash
A jury found a Manatee County woman guilty in a hit-and-run crash that killed a Bradenton man known by neighbors as the "Peace Walker."
Both sides present case in trial against woman accused of killing Bradenton ‘Peace Walker’ in crash
Closing statements are scheduled to take place on Thursday in the trial of a woman accused in a hit-and-run that killed a Bradenton man known by neighbors as the "Peace Walker."
Bradenton man died after crashing into tree in I-75 median in Hillsborough County: FHP
A Bradenton man died after crashing into a tree in a median along I-75 in Hillsborough County on Wednesday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Manatee County gets rid of school speed zone cameras
After more than 55,000 violations and thousands of dollars' worth of tickets, Manatee County commissioners voted to end their school speed zone camera program Tuesday.
Testimony begins in trial of woman accused of killing Bradenton man known as “Peace Walker"
Testimony began Tuesday in the trial of a woman charged in a hit-and-run crash that killed a Bradenton man known in the community as the "Peace Walker."
Manatee County plans to rezone some schools in effort to relieve overcrowding. Here's how you can weigh in
The School District of Manatee County says changes are coming as growth leads to more crowded classrooms – and that could mean redrawing boundaries, in addition to building new schools.
Manatee County running out of time to prepare for 2025 hurricane season, experts say
With less than 100 days until hurricane season, some people in Manatee County are still rebuilding from Tropical Storm Debby.
Jury selected in trial against woman accused of killing beloved Bradenton ‘peace walker’ in hit-and-run
Jury selection wrapped up Monday in the trial of a woman accused in a hit-and-run crash that killed a Bradenton man, known in the community as the "Peace walker."
Man arrested for spousal video voyeurism again after serving prison sentence: MCSO
A Florida man is back behind bars, this time facing two dozen charges related to secretly recording his wife and sharing her images with strangers online.
Hit-and-run suspect behind bars after bicyclist critically injured in Manatee County: Troopers
A Massachusetts man was arrested on Thursday after hitting a bicyclist in Manatee County and taking off, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
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.
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.
Racing for a cure: Kart race funds concussion research
While Sunday's Firestone Grand Prix IndyCar drivers will be racing for the checkered flag, a handful of others will be racing on Wednesday for concussion research, including FOX 13's own Mark Wilson.
Woman accused of hitting, killing beloved Bradenton 'Peace walker' to stand trial
A woman charged in a deadly Manatee County hit-and-run appeared stunned as a judge ruled she will stand trial nearly five years after the crash that killed an 82-year-old man.
New traffic ramps open as part of major I-75/U.S. 301 interchange overhaul
Drivers in Manatee County are now using a newly opened southbound on-ramp at the I-75 and U.S. 301 interchange, part of a $145 million reconstruction project led by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to improve traffic flow and accommodate future growth.
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.