Daily weapons screenings expanding to more Manatee County schools. Here's what to know
With daily weapons screenings set to expand to middle schools in Manatee County, the school board unanimously signed off on creating a new position to handle those checks at each campus.
With daily weapons screenings set to expand to middle schools in Manatee County, the school board unanimously signed off on creating a new position to handle those checks at each campus.
Anna Maria Island's Rod & Reel Pier to return on land
Since 1947, the Rod & Reel Pier has stood as a landmark on Anna Maria Island as generations of families have cast a fishing line or grabbed a grouper sandwich at their restaurant. But, Hurricane Milton completely washed away the Rod & Reel.
Since 1947, the Rod & Reel Pier has stood as a landmark on Anna Maria Island as generations of families have cast a fishing line or grabbed a grouper sandwich at their restaurant. But, Hurricane Milton completely washed away the Rod & Reel.
Accused DUI driver kills unborn baby, seriously injures mother in head-on crash: Police
An unborn baby was killed early Sunday morning by a suspected DUI driver who police say did not have a driver’s license.
An unborn baby was killed early Sunday morning by a suspected DUI driver who police say did not have a driver’s license.
Missing Bradenton woman, 18, considered endangered: MCSO
An 18-year-old Bradenton woman is missing and the Manatee County Sheriff's Office says she is endangered.
An 18-year-old Bradenton woman is missing and the Manatee County Sheriff's Office says she is endangered.
Civilian pilot fired from sheriff's office after felony battery arrest: MCSO
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office says it has fired a civilian pilot after his arrest stemming from a fight with a man and woman in his neighborhood.
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office says it has fired a civilian pilot after his arrest stemming from a fight with a man and woman in his neighborhood.
Bradenton Beach businesses still face permit frustrations months after Hurricanes Helene, Milton
During March, the sidewalk outside of Walter Loos' Bradenton Beach ice cream parlor is usually packed.
During March, the sidewalk outside of Walter Loos' Bradenton Beach ice cream parlor is usually packed.
Anna Maria Island City Pier remains cut off from land after damage from Hurricane Milton
In the City of Anna Maria, restaurants and shops are back open. The crowds during spring break make it look almost like nothing happened, but around the city, homeowners continue to repair flood and wind damage from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
In the City of Anna Maria, restaurants and shops are back open. The crowds during spring break make it look almost like nothing happened, but around the city, homeowners continue to repair flood and wind damage from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Gulf View Windows and Doors owner accused of misappropriating funds gambled away $200K: BPD
A man who took over Gulf View Windows and Doors after his brother died from cancer is accused of using customers' money for personal expenses, including travel, gambling, and investments in digital currency.
A man who took over Gulf View Windows and Doors after his brother died from cancer is accused of using customers' money for personal expenses, including travel, gambling, and investments in digital currency.
Holmes Beach community continues to rebuild nearly 6 months after hurricanes
Six months after back-to-back hurricanes, you’ll still find streets on Holmes Beach lined with dumpsters.
Six months after back-to-back hurricanes, you’ll still find streets on Holmes Beach lined with dumpsters.
Homeowner refuses to let 2024 hurricanes push him off Bradenton Beach
In the aftermath of 2024's devastating hurricanes, some have chosen to walk away – but one Bradenton Beach resident has made it his goal to return home.
In the aftermath of 2024's devastating hurricanes, some have chosen to walk away – but one Bradenton Beach resident has made it his goal to return home.
Anna Maria Island Historical Society reopens after feet of storm surge from Hurricane Helene
After Hurricane Helene brought three feet of storm surge to the Anna Maria Island Historical Society, the museum's volunteers found themselves rushing to save the island's history.
After Hurricane Helene brought three feet of storm surge to the Anna Maria Island Historical Society, the museum's volunteers found themselves rushing to save the island's history.
Teens accused of shooting, killing man at Rossi Park: ‘He was caught up in the middle of it’
A Bradenton teenager charged with second-degree murder will remain behind bars without bond after a deadly shooting at Bradenton Riverwalk’s Rossi Park.
A Bradenton teenager charged with second-degree murder will remain behind bars without bond after a deadly shooting at Bradenton Riverwalk’s Rossi Park.
1,700 athletes converge for Special Olympics Florida at IMG Academy
The energy was electric at IMG Academy on Sunday as 1,700 athletes from 11 different counties competed in the Special Olympics Florida West Coast Regional Summer Games.
The energy was electric at IMG Academy on Sunday as 1,700 athletes from 11 different counties competed in the Special Olympics Florida West Coast Regional Summer Games.
Shooting at Rossi Park on the Bradenton Riverwalk kills 1, injures 2: BPD
The Bradenton Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one person dead and two others injured at Rossi Park on the Bradenton Riverwalk.
The Bradenton Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one person dead and two others injured at Rossi Park on the Bradenton Riverwalk.
Sarasota Bay sees 19% increase in seagrass despite Hurricanes Helene, Milton
Launching from Bradenton Beach, the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program and Southwest Florida Water Management District went on a science expedition to check on the health of seagrass beds in Sarasota Bay.
Launching from Bradenton Beach, the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program and Southwest Florida Water Management District went on a science expedition to check on the health of seagrass beds in Sarasota Bay.
Pregnant Manatee County woman escapes accused abuser who sends photos of her beaten kids: MCSO
A Manatee County man is accused of assaulting his pregnant girlfriend for days and beating her children after she managed to escape.
A Manatee County man is accused of assaulting his pregnant girlfriend for days and beating her children after she managed to escape.
After back-to-back storms, Drift-In AMI prepares to celebrate its 100-year anniversary upon reopening
If the walls of Drift-In AMI could talk, they would have a story to tell.
If the walls of Drift-In AMI could talk, they would have a story to tell.
Bradenton’s historic Shuffleboard Club at risk of losing property
The City of Bradenton plans to redevelop the century-old Bradenton Shuffleboard Club.
The City of Bradenton plans to redevelop the century-old Bradenton Shuffleboard Club.
Manatee County leaders crack down on dust from construction sites after resident complaints
Whenever the wind kicks up, Chelsea Jervis said her family’s nursery in Manatee County, H&H Nursery, gets coated in dust and dirt from a construction site that backs up to their business.
Whenever the wind kicks up, Chelsea Jervis said her family’s nursery in Manatee County, H&H Nursery, gets coated in dust and dirt from a construction site that backs up to their business.
Tri-color horse and pig become best friends in Myakka City
A tricolored horse and a pig have become best friends in Myakka City.
A tricolored horse and a pig have become best friends in Myakka City.