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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gas station fight leaves one man in the hospital, another in jail
A man is recovering from injuries, including a broken leg, after a fight at a Bradenton gas station.
A man is recovering from injuries, including a broken leg, after a fight at a Bradenton gas station.
3rd suspect accused in deadly Manatee County home invasion arrested trying to escape to Mexico: MCSO
A traffic crash involving an 18-wheeler in Colorado led to the arrest of another man accused in a deadly home invasion in Manatee County.
A traffic crash involving an 18-wheeler in Colorado led to the arrest of another man accused in a deadly home invasion in Manatee County.
Stranded boater rescued from Manatee County sandbar after 15 hours
First responders pulled a stranded boater to safety before weather conditions took a turn for the worse, the North River Fire District said.
First responders pulled a stranded boater to safety before weather conditions took a turn for the worse, the North River Fire District said.
Deadly hit-and-run suspect's father arrested, son still on the run: BPD
The Bradenton Police Department says it has arrested the father of a man wanted in a deadly hit-and-run investigation.
The Bradenton Police Department says it has arrested the father of a man wanted in a deadly hit-and-run investigation.
BPD offering $3,000 reward for information on alleged hit-and-run-driver
A $3,000 reward is being offered for information leading to a 28-year-old hit-and-run driver accused of killing a homeless man in Bradenton.
A $3,000 reward is being offered for information leading to a 28-year-old hit-and-run driver accused of killing a homeless man in Bradenton.
Locals drive to DC, brave frigid temperatures to witness inauguration
Local Republican organizer Cliff Gephart was just one of the thousands of Americans who made the trip to D.C. Monday to watch President Trump get sworn in as the 47th President of the United States.
Local Republican organizer Cliff Gephart was just one of the thousands of Americans who made the trip to D.C. Monday to watch President Trump get sworn in as the 47th President of the United States.
Man killed, another injured in crash on U.S. 301: FHP
A driver died and another was hurt in a two-vehicle crash in Manatee County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A driver died and another was hurt in a two-vehicle crash in Manatee County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Arrest warrant issued for deadly hit-and-run suspect in Bradenton
The Bradenton Police Department has issued a warrant for the arrest of the man who police say is responsible for a deadly hit-and-run late Saturday night.
The Bradenton Police Department has issued a warrant for the arrest of the man who police say is responsible for a deadly hit-and-run late Saturday night.
Suspected hit-and-run driver hits, kills pedestrian in Bradenton before fleeing: BPD
After losing control of his vehicle, the suspect in a deadly hit-and-run crash hit a pole and struck the victim before fleeing the scene, according to the Bradenton Police Department.
After losing control of his vehicle, the suspect in a deadly hit-and-run crash hit a pole and struck the victim before fleeing the scene, according to the Bradenton Police Department.
Coin dealer accused of scamming customers out of thousands of dollars – it's not the first time
A coin dealer is sitting behind bars after investigators said he promised his customers gold coins and silver bars from his booth at a Manatee County flea market. They said he actually scammed them out of tens of thousands of dollars.
A coin dealer is sitting behind bars after investigators said he promised his customers gold coins and silver bars from his booth at a Manatee County flea market. They said he actually scammed them out of tens of thousands of dollars.
Holmes Beach businessman electrocuted on New Year's Eve remembered for work in community
The Anna Maria Island and Holmes Beach communities are mourning the loss of a business owner who was electrocuted on New Year's Eve.
The Anna Maria Island and Holmes Beach communities are mourning the loss of a business owner who was electrocuted on New Year's Eve.
Manatee County homeowner says horse 'disappeared,' sheriff's office investigating
A horse owner in Manatee County is pleading for help to find her family’s missing horse.
A horse owner in Manatee County is pleading for help to find her family’s missing horse.
School zone speed camera enforcement begins in 2 Bay Area cities
A heads-up for drivers across the Tampa Bay area: more school zone speed cameras are active as of Monday in Bradenton and Lake Alfred.
A heads-up for drivers across the Tampa Bay area: more school zone speed cameras are active as of Monday in Bradenton and Lake Alfred.
Former NFL player opens Peach Cobbler Factory in Bradenton
Before opening up their doors for the first time on Saturday morning, The Peach Cobbler Factory in Bradenton already smelled like heaven.
Before opening up their doors for the first time on Saturday morning, The Peach Cobbler Factory in Bradenton already smelled like heaven.