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.
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.