Anna Maria Island considering a paid, permitted parking system

Anna Maria Island is considering instituting a paid or permitted parking system to try and combat the increase in tourism to the area.

Van fire causes major delays on Sunshine Skyway Bridge: FHP

A Verizon work van caught fire Monday morning on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, prompting the closure of multiple northbound lanes, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Fleet Force CDL training Manatee County: Program hits 10,000th graduate mark

A Manatee County truck driving program works to expand training efforts to address a nationwide commercial driver shortage expected to top 1.1 million positions over the next decade.

Manatee County son charged in father's murder after fight turns deadly

A 51-year-old man faces a second-degree murder charge after his father died from injuries sustained during a physical fight at a home in Manatee County, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office. 

The Nest at Robins Apartments pairs affordable housing with affordable medical care

A unique partnership between One Stop Housing and MCR Health is giving Manatee County workforce families an affordable place to live alongside accessible healthcare.

Manatee County bans Flock cameras at county-operated parks, facilities

Manatee County commissioners voted 5-0 to prevent Flock license plate reading cameras from going up at county parks, facilities and buildings.

Suspicious death investigation underway after woman found dead: MCSO

A suspicious death investigation is underway in Manatee County after deputies discovered a woman's body behind a Bradenton home. 

Man arrested after teen stabbed multiple times near Bradenton: MCSO

A man accused of stabbing a 15-year-old boy multiple times outside a home near Bradenton was arrested and faces a charge of attempted murder, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

15-year-old boy stabbed in Bradenton, manhunt underway for suspect

A 34-year-old stabbed a 15-year-old boy multiple times outside a Bradenton home on Tuesday afternoon before running from the area, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office. 

Bradenton hit-and-run crash victim dies from injuries

A 47-year-old man has died from his injuries nearly a week after a hit-and-run driver struck him while he crossed a Bradenton street with his bicycle, according to the Bradenton Police Department. 

North Manatee Soccer Club allegedly loses over $146K to former treasurer’s personal expenses

A former North Manatee Munity Soccer Club treasurer faces a first-degree felony charge after investigators found she allegedly stole over $146,000 in club funds to buy jewelry, take a cruise, and fund personal travel, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

68 drivers caught speeding in Bradenton school zones on first day

Bradenton police caught 68 drivers speeding through school zones on the first day of school, marking an increase in traffic violations compared to last year.

Bradenton crash: Police locate hit-and-run suspect, victim identified

A man remains in life-threatening condition and unable to communicate with officers following a Saturday night hit-and-run crash in Bradenton.

Bradenton Dollar Tree robbery: Suspect arrested in Los Angeles one year later

A 40-year-old woman wanted for robbing a Bradenton store while claiming to have a weapon has been arrested in California after more than a year on the run, according to police.

Manatee County deputies believe 3 victims were 'targeted' in shooting near Palmetto

Three people were injured in what deputies believe was a targeted shooting at a home Sunday night near Palmetto, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.