Suspected drug dealer arrested, $1.7M of drugs, guns seized in Manatee County's largest fentanyl bust: MCSO
A suspected drug dealer is behind bars and the search is on for another one following the largest fentanyl bust in Manatee County history.
A suspected drug dealer is behind bars and the search is on for another one following the largest fentanyl bust in Manatee County history.
Manatee County's Summer Blast Camp blends fun with education
Counselors at Manatee County’s Summer Blast Camp are offering more than just summer fun; they’re helping their campers become better readers one book at a time.
Counselors at Manatee County’s Summer Blast Camp are offering more than just summer fun; they’re helping their campers become better readers one book at a time.
2 injured after small plane crashes onto vehicle at Manatee Airport: MCSO
Two people were injured when a small airplane crashed near Manatee Airport after officials say the plane clipped a power line during takeoff and landed on a pickup truck at the airport, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
Two people were injured when a small airplane crashed near Manatee Airport after officials say the plane clipped a power line during takeoff and landed on a pickup truck at the airport, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
Construction worker fight: Woman bites man's cheek, hits him with steel rebar along I-75, FHP says
A fight between two construction workers on the side of I-75 ended in an arrest after the Florida Highway Patrol says a woman bit a man's cheek and hit him in the head with a steel rebar.
A fight between two construction workers on the side of I-75 ended in an arrest after the Florida Highway Patrol says a woman bit a man's cheek and hit him in the head with a steel rebar.
Bay Area beach towns named among the best in the South by Southern Living
Southern Living’s list of 50 Best Beach Towns in the South is out and two from the Bay Area made the cut.
Southern Living’s list of 50 Best Beach Towns in the South is out and two from the Bay Area made the cut.
Governor DeSantis announces $2M for 'key infrastructure improvements' at SeaPort Manatee
The State of Florida is awarding $2 million for "key infrastructure improvements" at SeaPort Manatee, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Friday.
The State of Florida is awarding $2 million for "key infrastructure improvements" at SeaPort Manatee, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Friday.
Florida dishwasher arrested for rubbing sleeping woman’s leg, leading her to chase him with car: PPD
The Palmetto Police Department says a woman sleeping next to her boyfriend was awoken just before 5 a.m. on March 2 by a man rubbing her leg.
The Palmetto Police Department says a woman sleeping next to her boyfriend was awoken just before 5 a.m. on March 2 by a man rubbing her leg.
14-year-old Lakewood Ranch High student arrested for making shooting threat on Snapchat: Deputies
A 14-year-old Lakewood Ranch High School student was arrested Thursday afternoon after making a school shooting threat on Snapchat, according to deputies.
A 14-year-old Lakewood Ranch High School student was arrested Thursday afternoon after making a school shooting threat on Snapchat, according to deputies.
Video: Florida gator scares delivery driver who hands off job to Bradenton officer: ‘Where’s my pizza?"
A Bradenton police officer doubled as a pizza delivery guy and a photographer after an 8-foot alligator hiding under a car caused a commotion in a 55-plus community.
A Bradenton police officer doubled as a pizza delivery guy and a photographer after an 8-foot alligator hiding under a car caused a commotion in a 55-plus community.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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."
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
With less than 100 days until hurricane season, some people in Manatee County are still rebuilding from Tropical Storm Debby.