Lecom Park improvements: Behind the changes at Pittsburgh Pirates' spring training home in Bradenton
Bradenton's Lecom Park is the spring training home of the Pittsburgh Pirates, and believe it or not, the baseball stadium is the third-oldest stadium actively used by a Major League team.
Village of Cortez hosts Commercial Fish Festival while still cleaning up hurricane damage
The 2024 hurricane season was undoubtedly a brutal one for Manatee County, especially in places like the village of Cortez.
‘Operation Spring into Safety’ heads to Bradenton
The 2nd Annual Operation Spring into Safety event is set to take place on Saturday, Feb. 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at State College of Florida in Bradenton.
Police urge residents to remove guns from cars after spike in burglaries
Bradenton police said the number of guns stolen from unlocked cars is up 95% in the city, and in Madeira Beach, Pinellas County deputies are noticing unlocked cars becoming recent targets.
Louisiana bull rider survives ‘freak accident’ during Palmetto competition
Zach Naegele was seconds into his ride at the Conley Invitational Bull Ride in Palmetto Saturday evening when a freak accident nearly killed him. It happened in front of a packed house, and he credits God and first responders, who were a part of the crowd.
Video: Bathroom vandalized at Bradenton park, teens face felony charges
Four teens face felony charges after Bradenton police say the group caused thousands of dollars in damage to a public bathroom.
Suspect arrested, accused of selling fentanyl pills to woman, leaving her to die: MCSO
A 31-year-old suspect has been arrested and charged with murder over a year and a half after he allegedly sold fentanyl pills to a woman who overdosed and died.
'Black Swan' Ashley Benefield denied bond, will remain in prison
A Manatee County judge denied bond for Ashley Benefield as the former professional ballerina appeals her manslaughter conviction in the 2020 shooting death of her estranged husband.
Bradenton police hope DNA evidence, advancements in technology will help solve 2003 cold case
For those who knew the victim, the pain is as strong as it was nearly 22 years ago as investigators continue to search for answers.
SCAG PRO Superstar Shootout returns to Bradenton Motorsports Park with big name racers
Widely known racers such as Tony Stewart hit the track in Bradenton on Wednesday gearing up for the second annual SCAG Power Equipment PRO Superstar Shootout.
Beloved Cortez Village restaurant reopens four months after Hurricanes Helene, Milton
A beloved Cortez Village restaurant reopened on Tuesday, four months after back-to-back storms. Slicker's Eatery has seen a lot since opening during the COVID-19 pandemic. From red tide seasons to, more recently, Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Manatee County making changes to school speed zone cameras, speed limits
Changes are coming to Manatee County's school speed zone cameras after commissioners received complaints as soon as the cameras went into operation. It came as many drivers were caught off guard – some even getting multiple tickets.
Manatee commissioners consider building moratorium as residents voice concerns over development
Reese Parrish has lived in his community in Parrish off of County Road 675 for 60 years, and his piece of Old Florida continues to change.
Spooked horses toss riders during beach tour excursion in Bradenton: Police
A horseback beach tour excursion in Bradenton landed two people in the hospital after the guide’s animal got spooked and set off a chain reaction.
Missing Bradenton woman declared dead a year after her disappearance
One year after a 67-year-old woman vanished, a Manatee County probate judge has declared her dead, the Bradenton Police Department announced Friday.
Car involved in deadly hit-and-run on I-275 found in Manatee County: FHP
The Florida Highway Patrol says the Tesla that was involved in a hit-and-run that killed a man days ago in St. Petersburg has been found in Manatee County.
Manatee commissioner wants uniform school speed limit following installation of speed detection cameras
In Manatee County, around 9,000 citations were mailed to drivers by early December 2024 after new school speed zone cameras were installed. A Manatee County commissioner now wants to take a closer look at the speed limit in school zones and make them uniform across the county.
Debate over fluoride in drinking water expected to come up in 2 Bay Area counties Tuesday
Leaders in Manatee County plan to take up whether to remove fluoride from drinking water, while Pinellas County commissioners expect to hear from activists during their meeting Tuesday.
Manatee County family hoping to save Cortez Village bait shop from demolition after hurricane damage
A Manatee County family hopes to save a long-standing Cortez Village bait shop from demolition after it received extensive damage from the hurricanes.
Judge considering bond for 'Black Swan' Ashley Benefield while she appeals conviction
A Manatee County judge will soon decide whether to grant bond for Ashley Benefield while she appeals her manslaughter conviction in the 2020 shooting death of her estranged husband.