Video: 4 teens arrested for stealing cars, BPD says. Here are the vehicles thieves are targeting
Bradenton police are putting out a warning to Kia and Hyundai owners, including sharing video they say shows teens driving stolen vehicles.
14-year-old burglary suspect arrested after jumping into creek while being tracked by victim: MCSO
Manatee County deputies arrested a 14-year-old car burglary suspect after a man spotted a group of people rummaging through his pickup truck, then tracked the teen with a flashlight as he jumped into a creek, according to the sheriff's office.
Family searching for Manatee County great-grandfather, dog missing more than a week
Loved ones of a missing Manatee County great-grandfather are desperately searching for him and hoping they’ll have him home for Christmas.
Cortez Bridge reopens following crash that damaged pedestrian barrier
The Cortez Bridge has reopened after shutting down early Wednesday morning due to a vehicle crash.
Skateboard artist uses raw materials to create mosaic portraits
When Keenan Perren needs a specific color for a piece, he has to go out and find it. The long-time artist creates mosaic portraits using a unique raw material.
Have you seen this man? Detectives looking for alleged child rape suspect last seen in Bradenton
Detectives are asking people to be on the lookout for a man who is accused of raping a child after he was last seen in Bradenton on Thursday.
2 dead after State Road 70 head-on crash in Myakka, FHP says
Two people are dead after a driver attempted to pass westbound traffic on State Rd. 70 near Betts Rd. Saturday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Manatee mangroves filled with hurricane-related debris
Long after Hurricanes Helene and Milton struck, Western Florida communities still find hurricane-related debris in some odd places.
Missing Manatee County man sparks Silver Alert
Deputies in Manatee County are searching for an 87-year-old man who has been missing since Tuesday.
Oscar Mayer's 'Wienermobile' cruises into Bay Area
Oscar Mayer’s famous Wienermobile has cruised into the Bay Area, and fans of the famous hot dog-themed bus are lining up for a chance to take their photo with it.
New HCA grant will help Parrish Community High School students enter health care careers
Students at Parrish Community High School in Manatee County are getting hands-on experience as they work towards a future in health care. A grant is now helping expand the high school's health care academy, allowing some students the opportunity to become certified in some health care fields by next year.
Salvation Army of Manatee County needing holiday donations before Dec. 17
Volunteers and donations are high priority for the Salvation Army of Manatee County as they close in on their Angel Tree Program's Dec. 17 deadline.
Family of Bradenton mother killed in shooting join police for Christmas shopping, no arrests
A Bradenton family is facing an especially difficult Christmas after their mother, Yolanda Baxacajay-Flores, was tragically murdered last month.
Teen fires flare gun into soccer game, police say
A fiery shot from a flare gun nearly hit players in the middle of a soccer match, and Bradenton police say a 16-year-old admitted to firing the shot.
Teen with ankle monitor spotted on surveillance stealing packages in Bradenton neighborhood: Police
A pair of thieves swiped several packages from a Bradenton neighborhood, and it was caught on Ring doorbell footage. One of the suspects was caught after police noticed a distinctive clue in the video.
Video: Teen accused of shooting flare gun onto Bradenton soccer field, narrowly missing players
A fiery shot from a flare gun nearly hit players in the middle of a soccer match, and Bradenton police say a 16-year-old admitted to firing the shot.
Man accused of shooting 5 outside a Bradenton sports bar arrested in Georgia as search continues for 2nd man
Man accused of shooting 5 outside a Bradenton sports bar arrested in Georgia as search continues for 2nd suspect
Despite the odds, Wish Farms kicks off strawberry season after back-to-back hurricanes
A Manatee County farm was the first to harvest a pallet of strawberries in the state despite suffering damage from Hurricane Milton.
Former Bucs wide receiver has Manatee High School's football team in final four
Jacquez Green remembers his first season as a head coach of Manatee High School’s football team all too well.
Bradenton boy struck by car on way to school: FHP
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating after a 7-year-old boy was hit by a car on Wednesday morning.