2 getaway drivers charged after attempted robbery at Ellenton Outlet Mall, 2 suspects still on the run: MCSO
Two out of four suspects have been arrested after an attempted armed robbery at Ellenton Outlet Mall, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
Search continues for Bradenton hit-and-run driver who killed bicyclist
The Bradenton Police Department is asking for the community’s help to find who hit and killed a 36-year-old man riding a bike on Saturday.
2 arrested after man was found shot to death in trunk of car at Palmetto nature preserve: MCSO
One person has been arrested, but another suspect is still on the run after a man was found dead at Palmetto Estuary Nature Preserve early Sunday morning, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
Deadly hit-and-run in Bradenton, police searching for driver: BPD
A 36-year-old bicyclist was hit and killed in Bradenton on Saturday night, according to officials.
East Manatee County residents keeping close eye on Lake Manatee Dam
Manatee County officials are keeping a close eye on the Lake Manatee Dam after rounds of heavy rain. The county increased flows on Wednesday after six to eight inches fell within 36 hours.
Holmes Beach plaza building catches fire after being struck by lightning
A fire broke out at a building in a Holmes Beach plaza Thursday morning after it was struck by lightning during intense storms.
Heavy rain leads to additional flooding near Lake Manatee
Officials in Manatee County are warning several homeowners of more flooding from Lake Manatee after about 6 inches of rain fell on Wednesday.
Manatee County voters turn against development
Primary voters in Manatee County have sent a clear message. Almost every candidate seen as "pro-development" lost their race, including some incumbents on the county commission.
Florida man speeding from deputies in stolen car gets trapped in tennis court fence on Holmes Beach
A 24-year-old man was arrested, accused of stealing a vehicle, leaving the scene of a hit-and-run, failing to stop for law enforcement, and then crashing his vehicle into a fence.
'We're doing the best we can:' Manatee Co. business & residents question release from dam after Debby
Manatee County officials say an investigation into the events at the Lake Manatee Dam is ongoing and will be reviewed by an independent third party.
FEMA going door-to-door in Manatee, Sarasota counties
Once rain from tropical storm Debby passed, Stephanie Hodges watched the water rise outside her Lakewood Ranch home.
2 found dead in swimming pool at Bradenton apartment complex, deputies investigating
Two men were found dead in the swimming pool at Cypress Winds Apartments on Sunday morning, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
Manatee County Disaster Center opens in Bradenton for residents impacted by Debby
Residents in either Manatee or Sarasota Counties who had damages from Tropical Storm Debby can now visit a “one-stop shop."
2 suspects on the run after shooting during attempted robbery at Ellenton Outlet Mall
Two suspects are on the run after shots were fired during an attempted robbery at a jewelry store at the Ellenton Outlet Mall on Wednesday afternoon.
Palmetto police shoot man accused of pointing rifle at officers
A man is in the hospital after Palmetto police say they shot him in self-defense after he pulled a gun on them on Tuesday morning.
Post-Debby storm debris cleanup begins Tuesday in Manatee County
Cleanup for Tropical Storm Debby continues, and on Tuesday, Manatee County will be collecting all of residents' storm debris.
Manatee County Animal Welfare getting influx of lost pets after Debby
It's been a busy week for Manatee County Animal Welfare's Jennifer Hume and her team, as they've worked tirelessly to rescue pets that were separated from their families or taken in as strays after Tropical Storm Debby.
Organizations helping Debby flood victims in Manatee and Sarasota counties
Debby’s destruction is spread far across both Manatee and Sarasota counties. There are so many families facing the daunting task of draining their homes, cleaning up, replacing and rebuilding.
Manatee County neighbors spring into action for Debby relief
Neighbors are helping neighbors in Manatee County as residents try to recover from flooding brought by Hurricane Debby.