Seattle-based company shares proposal for new cruise terminal in Manatee County
Seattle-based SSA Marine, which is a global marine operator, posted a new proposal on a new website, promoting the development of a cruise terminal in Manatee County.
Seattle-based SSA Marine, which is a global marine operator, posted a new proposal on a new website, promoting the development of a cruise terminal in Manatee County.
Manatee County Fair still draws crowds despite cold temperatures opening night
As a bitter cold snap sweeps through Florida, freeze warnings were in effect for much of the Sunshine State. Despite the cold, though, crowds still poured into the Manatee County Fair on opening night.
As a bitter cold snap sweeps through Florida, freeze warnings were in effect for much of the Sunshine State. Despite the cold, though, crowds still poured into the Manatee County Fair on opening night.
Suspect arrested after Bradenton medical complex shooting leaves woman dead, another hospitalized: Police
Bradenton police say a suspect has been arrested after a woman was killed and another was hospitalized in a shooting at a medical complex Thursday afternoon.
Bradenton police say a suspect has been arrested after a woman was killed and another was hospitalized in a shooting at a medical complex Thursday afternoon.
Cold weather shelters open as Bay Area braces for freezing temperatures
Cold shelters are opening on Thursday and Friday night across the Bay Area as freezing temperatures are expected in the coming days.
Cold shelters are opening on Thursday and Friday night across the Bay Area as freezing temperatures are expected in the coming days.
Valor Commons breaks ground in Manatee County, aims to bring services and honor Bay Area veterans
Manatee County just broke ground on Valor Commons, a one-of-a-kind facility in the Tampa Bay area that's dedicated to honoring veterans and helping them adjust to life after service.
Manatee County just broke ground on Valor Commons, a one-of-a-kind facility in the Tampa Bay area that's dedicated to honoring veterans and helping them adjust to life after service.
Missing Longboat Key teen found safe: FDLE
FDLE has canceled a missing child alert for a Longboat Key teen.
FDLE has canceled a missing child alert for a Longboat Key teen.
Sandbar Shark found tangled in crab trap off Bradenton Beach by Manatee County marine deputies
From water rescues to helping animals in distress, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office's marine unit is ready and prepared to answer any and all calls. But, Friday brought them a unique situation.
From water rescues to helping animals in distress, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office's marine unit is ready and prepared to answer any and all calls. But, Friday brought them a unique situation.
2019 Palmetto murder suspect arrested in Mexico: MCSO
A Palmetto man wanted for the murder of an 18-year-old in 2019 was arrested in Mexico and returned to Florida to face second-degree murder charges, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
A Palmetto man wanted for the murder of an 18-year-old in 2019 was arrested in Mexico and returned to Florida to face second-degree murder charges, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
Prescribed burn in Manatee County aimed at reducing wildfire risk while several counties remain under burn ban
You may have seen a lot of smoke in the Palmetto area on Friday morning as Manatee County conducted a prescribed burn at Emerson Point Preserve.
You may have seen a lot of smoke in the Palmetto area on Friday morning as Manatee County conducted a prescribed burn at Emerson Point Preserve.
Palmetto park bathrooms set on fire, police searching for juvenile suspects
Palmetto police are looking for two juvenile males who are suspected of setting a fire inside the bathrooms at Sutton Park on January 3.
Palmetto police are looking for two juvenile males who are suspected of setting a fire inside the bathrooms at Sutton Park on January 3.
Bradenton teen whose leg was amputated during 17-hour surgery to remove tumor heads home from hospital
A Bradenton teen is finally heading home after a nearly 17-hour surgery to remove a tumor and to amputate her left leg.
A Bradenton teen is finally heading home after a nearly 17-hour surgery to remove a tumor and to amputate her left leg.
Manatee Children's Services works to break the cycle of child abuse for nearly five decades
For nearly 50 years, Manatee Children's Services has worked to be an advocate and a resource to stop child abuse.
For nearly 50 years, Manatee Children's Services has worked to be an advocate and a resource to stop child abuse.
Suspected car thief killed in rollover crash: MCSO
An 18-year-old who is accused of stealing a car in Hillsborough County was killed in a crash while driving it into Palmetto, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
An 18-year-old who is accused of stealing a car in Hillsborough County was killed in a crash while driving it into Palmetto, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
Work continues on historic Anna Maria City Pier after 2024 hurricane damage
One by one, new pilings are being installed as the City of Anna Maria Island works to build back the city pier, which has been closed since Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused damage to the pier and even washed away the pier's walkway.
One by one, new pilings are being installed as the City of Anna Maria Island works to build back the city pier, which has been closed since Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused damage to the pier and even washed away the pier's walkway.
Two arrested in armed robbery at Latin grocery store in Bradenton: Deputies
Two men were arrested after an armed robbery at a Latin grocery store in Bradenton on Sunday, according to deputies.
Two men were arrested after an armed robbery at a Latin grocery store in Bradenton on Sunday, according to deputies.
Parrish community mourns death of missing child found dead in Alabama
A Parrish family is mourning the death of a four-year-old boy who was found dead after disappearing while visiting his father in Alabama.
A Parrish family is mourning the death of a four-year-old boy who was found dead after disappearing while visiting his father in Alabama.
Man dead after shooting in Bradenton; no arrest made: Deputies
A man was shot and killed early Thursday morning in the 1300 block of 18th Place East in Bradenton.
A man was shot and killed early Thursday morning in the 1300 block of 18th Place East in Bradenton.
Cold weather shelters opening across Tampa Bay as temperatures drop
Cold weather shelters are opening Tuesday night in Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Hernando and Citrus counties as temperatures are forecast to plunge into the 30s.
Cold weather shelters are opening Tuesday night in Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Hernando and Citrus counties as temperatures are forecast to plunge into the 30s.
New sticker program helps Manatee County deputies 'respond with care'
It's a small sticker, with a big job in Manatee County. A 'Respond with Care' sticker alerts first responders to situations that could bring them face to face with someone with special needs.
It's a small sticker, with a big job in Manatee County. A 'Respond with Care' sticker alerts first responders to situations that could bring them face to face with someone with special needs.
Manatee County dispatchers help deliver five babies over three months: 'Once I hung up, I had happy tears'
Manatee County 911 telecommunicators have helped callers deliver five babies over the phone in the last three months.
Manatee County 911 telecommunicators have helped callers deliver five babies over the phone in the last three months.



















