Former teacher accused of molesting, battering young students: MCSO
A former teacher at a public charter school faces serious charges after Manatee County deputies say multiple elementary-aged students came forward saying he inappropriately touched them.
A former teacher at a public charter school faces serious charges after Manatee County deputies say multiple elementary-aged students came forward saying he inappropriately touched them.
Suspected drunk driver arrested following wrong-way chain reaction crash on I-75 in Manatee County: FHP
An accused drunk driver is behind bars after troopers say he was driving the wrong way on I-75 in Manatee County and caused a multi-vehicle crash early Thursday morning.
An accused drunk driver is behind bars after troopers say he was driving the wrong way on I-75 in Manatee County and caused a multi-vehicle crash early Thursday morning.
They've got their sea legs, but these Manatee County cats are ready for a forever home on land
23 cats were rescued from a boat in Manatee County that they had been living on for a while.
23 cats were rescued from a boat in Manatee County that they had been living on for a while.
Plane crashes after veering off runway, sparking brush fire in Myakka City
A single-engine plane crashed at Bald Eagle Airfield in Myakka City, sparking a brush fire on Wednesday morning, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
A single-engine plane crashed at Bald Eagle Airfield in Myakka City, sparking a brush fire on Wednesday morning, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
Man arrested for shooting nephew during fight at Bradenton apartment complex: Deputies
A man was arrested Tuesday after deputies said he shot his nephew during a fight that escalated at a Bradenton apartment complex.
A man was arrested Tuesday after deputies said he shot his nephew during a fight that escalated at a Bradenton apartment complex.
DUI driver crashes into deputy’s cruiser: MCSO
A Manatee County sheriff's deputy is doing OK after an alleged drunk driver crashed into him.
A Manatee County sheriff's deputy is doing OK after an alleged drunk driver crashed into him.
Manatee County deputy's SUV overturns after crash with pickup truck
A Manatee County Sheriff's Office SUV ended up on its roof after a crash that also involved a pickup truck in the Bradenton area.
A Manatee County Sheriff's Office SUV ended up on its roof after a crash that also involved a pickup truck in the Bradenton area.
Manatee County father becomes published author with book from the heart
A Manatee County father wrote a book from the heart with a message of love from a father to his children.
A Manatee County father wrote a book from the heart with a message of love from a father to his children.
Manatee County man holds title for 'Florida's Strongest Man'
Brooks Larkin is all strength.
Brooks Larkin is all strength.
Parrish elementary school will welcome middle schoolers, district says it's solution to population boom
Officials with the Manatee County school district got to see the progress of the new Barbara A. Harvey 4th through 8th grade campus.
Officials with the Manatee County school district got to see the progress of the new Barbara A. Harvey 4th through 8th grade campus.
Elderly couple found dead in Sarasota front yard after apparent murder-suicide: MCSO
An elderly couple was found dead in the front yard of a Sarasota home after an apparent murder-suicide, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
An elderly couple was found dead in the front yard of a Sarasota home after an apparent murder-suicide, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
Former New College of Florida employee accused of exposing himself to women in Sarasota mall dressing rooms
A now-former New College of Florida employee was arrested for exposing himself multiple times in Manatee and Sarasota counties, according to arrest records.
A now-former New College of Florida employee was arrested for exposing himself multiple times in Manatee and Sarasota counties, according to arrest records.
Manatee County leaders vote to remove fluoride from drinking water
Commissioners in Manatee County voted Tuesday to permanently remove fluoride from drinking water – a practice that leaders recently learned has been suspended since 2021 due to broken equipment.
Commissioners in Manatee County voted Tuesday to permanently remove fluoride from drinking water – a practice that leaders recently learned has been suspended since 2021 due to broken equipment.
Sea turtle patrols begin on Anna Maria Island ahead of nesting season
With sea turtle nesting season about to pick up, Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch & Shorebird Monitoring is officially kicking off its annual turtle patrols.
With sea turtle nesting season about to pick up, Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch & Shorebird Monitoring is officially kicking off its annual turtle patrols.
Manatee County working with contractors to clear canals and waterways before 2025's hurricane season
Tropical storm Debby brought flooding that had never been seen in many parts of Manatee County. Hurricanes Helene and Milton didn’t help.
Tropical storm Debby brought flooding that had never been seen in many parts of Manatee County. Hurricanes Helene and Milton didn’t help.
Missing Bradenton teens found safe
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement says both Bradenton teens reported missing in March have now been found safe.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement says both Bradenton teens reported missing in March have now been found safe.
Remains found in eastern Manatee County believed to be those of missing man Paul Sargent, 87
Skeletal remains found in a secluded area of eastern Manatee County are believed to be those of a man who has been missing since last year.
Skeletal remains found in a secluded area of eastern Manatee County are believed to be those of a man who has been missing since last year.
Bradenton woman sentenced to jail, probation for hit-and-run that killed ‘Peace Walker'
The Manatee County woman convicted in a hit-and-run crash that killed a Bradenton man known by neighbors as the "Peace Walker" will not go to prison, instead receiving a 364-day jail sentence and five years probation.
The Manatee County woman convicted in a hit-and-run crash that killed a Bradenton man known by neighbors as the "Peace Walker" will not go to prison, instead receiving a 364-day jail sentence and five years probation.
1 hurt in chain reaction crash on Sunshine Skyway Bridge
A man is recovering from injuries after a crash involving a tractor-trailer and four other vehicles that snarled traffic on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge during the Thursday morning rush, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A man is recovering from injuries after a crash involving a tractor-trailer and four other vehicles that snarled traffic on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge during the Thursday morning rush, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
HCSO deputies begin using 'cruise lights' on patrol cars to deter crime
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is now one of Florida's first law enforcement agencies to fully implement ‘cruise lights’ on patrol cars.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is now one of Florida's first law enforcement agencies to fully implement ‘cruise lights’ on patrol cars.