'Connected Manatee' pilot program to help connect struggling families with resources at school
Connected Manatee is launching a program to link struggling families with resources at school.
Suspected auto burglar accused of opening fire on Manatee County deputies found hiding in empty trailer: MCSO
A man accused of firing at Manatee County deputies after breaking into vehicles has been arrested after he was discovered hiding inside an abandoned trailer.
Dogs rescued from horrible living conditions on the mend
The Bradenton Police Department says several dogs that were found in horrible living conditions are on the mend.
Manatee County Soar Lab gives children hands-on learning from newborn to third grade
The Soar Lab can be compared to a children's museum with additional activities to help students prepare for Pre-K and Kindergarten.
FDOT completes $143M revamp of I-75 and US-301 interchange
Drivers traveling through the I-75 and U.S. 301 interchange near Ellenton are finally seeing a smoother commute.
Lt. Perry's Place provides safe space for first responders of Manatee, Sarasota counties
First responders see the unthinkable every single day, including tragic car crashes, incidents involving children, shootings and more. They carry that experience with them for the rest of their lives.
Missing Bradenton teen found after statewide alert
A Bradenton teenager who was at the heart of a Florida Missing Child Alert earlier this week has been safely located. No other details were provided.
Manatee County Animal Welfare moves operations to expanded Bradenton campus
After 80 years in its Palmetto facility, Manatee County Animal Welfare is getting ready to relocate its dogs into a new, modern shelter on the Bishop Campus in Bradenton.
Florida DOGE audit top of mind for Manatee County commissioners at latest meeting
Slammed for overspending, Manatee County got an earful last week as Florida's chief financial officer took the local government to task.
Longboat Key decides not to rename 'Gulf of Mexico Drive'
Commission chambers were packed Monday for the most hotly-watched issue the Town of Longboat Key has confronted in decades.
Several malnourished dogs rescued, Bradenton couple arrested: BPD
Several malnourished dogs were rescued by Manatee County Animal Welfare after an anonymous caller reported seeing skinny and underfed dogs at the home of Adriana O'Hara and Timothy Miller.
Think before you flush: City of Bradenton says trash items are ending up in toilets
Small toys, gloves and rags which are flushed are just a few of the items that have been known to cause blockages and breaks in Bradenton.
Florida DOGE committee slams Manatee County Commission for overspending
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia slammed Manatee County government on Thursday, saying it’s spending too much and overtaxing its citizens.
Charter school operators prepare to potentially move on public school campuses under new state rule
Schools of Hope charter school operators are preparing to potentially move onto public school campuses under recently adopted state guidelines, with one charter operator stating his intent by sending out dozens of letters to districts.
School buses involved in crash injuring several students and infant: FHP
Several high school students were hospitalized and a 2-year-old was airlifted to a hospital after a crash involving four school buses and a Ford Exhibition, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Wimauma man turns acquaintance in after deadly shooting in Bradenton
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide that happened early Friday morning in Bradenton.
Historic Anna Maria Island cottage makes its way to new location
Traffic on Anna Maria Island was a bit backed up Wednesday morning, not because of tourists, but because of a house.
Restoring the Manatee River one Oyster Rag Pot at a time
Oyster River Ecology is working to restore a 10-acre area of the Manatee River East of I-75 with Oyster Rag Pots.
Man says, 'You should call the cops' as he steals $9,000 gold chain from jewelry store: Police
A 37-year-old man was arrested on Sept. 28 after he robbed a jewelry store of a $9,000 gold chain, according to police.
New trash pickup schedule begins in unincorporated Manatee County
A big change is rolling out for homeowners in unincorporated Manatee County — and it all starts Monday, October 6.