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.
More than 100 stray pets brought into Manatee County shelters since Debby, officials say
Manatee County Animal Welfare is looking to reunite more than 100 stray pets with their owners in the aftermath of Hurricane Debby.
WATCH: Manatee County commissioners save woman swept away in car by floodwaters
Dramatic video captured the moment authorities in Manatee County saved a woman being swept away by floodwaters in her car.
'We pretty much lost everything:' Manatee County families get look at flood damage from Debby
Manatee county officials announced Tuesday that more than 200 people were saved in water rescues from Tropical Storm Debby.
Newly built Lakewood Ranch neighborhood trapped by flooded streets after Debby
After Tropical Storm Debby, flooding has led to street closures all over Manatee County. One neighborhood in Lakewood Ranch, “Star Farms," had a few feet of unexpected flooding, with water flowing up driveways and in some instances, into homes.
Flooding from Debby leads to 'strategic release' of water from Lake Manatee
As Debby brought heavy rain and flooding to Manatee County, water was strategically released from Lake Manatee on Monday in order “to manage water levels and ensure public safety,” according to officials.
Bay Area counties declares state of emergency ahead of storm
A state of emergency has been declared in Manatee County as Invest 97L treks closer to the Sunshine State.
Ashley Benefield convicted of manslaughter in 'Black Swan' murder trial
A jury has convicted former professional ballerina Ashley Benefield of manslaughter in the so-called ‘Black Swan’ murder trial in Manatee County.
2 seriously injured after car loses control, slams into Manatee County hotel tiki bar: FHP
Two people were rushed to the hospital after a driver lost control of his car and crashed into a Manatee County hotel tiki bar Monday evening.
Ashley Benefield murder trial: Witnesses testify as defense attempts to paint picture of domestic violence
Several witnesses for the defense took the stand Monday in the Ashley Benefield trial in Manatee County. The 32-year-old is a former professional ballerina accused of murdering her husband Doug in 2020.
Ashley Benefield gives emotional testimony in her defense at murder trial: 'I thought he was going to kill me'
A tearful Ashley Benefield took the stand in her own defense Friday in the so-called ‘Black Swan’ murder trial.
2 hospitalized in Bradenton bar shooting: Police
Police in Bradenton are investigating a double shooting.
Ashley Benefield trial: Prosecution rests in ex-ballerina murder case
Text messages between Doug and Ashley Benefield took center stage on Thursday as the prosecution wrapped up its case in the so-called ‘Black Swan’ murder trial.
Ashley Benefield murder trial continues as witnesses dive into her relationship with husband
What appeared from the outside as a loving and new relationship quickly crumbled between Doug and Ashley Benefield. The former ballerina and retired Naval officer's story would end with one behind bars, and the other dead.
Bradenton salon owner adds domestic violence awareness to summer camp for teens after deadly shooting spree
A recent deadly shooting spree in Bradenton inspired a salon owner who hosts a summer camp for teens to incorporate domestic violence awareness into her program.
Ashley Benefield trial: Testimony begins for Bradenton mother accused in husband’s death
Opening statements began in the trial of a former ballerina accused of shooting and killing her husband in Bradenton in 2020.
Ashley Benefield trial: Jury seated in ex-ballerina murder case
The trial for an ex-ballerina charged with second-degree murder in the death of her estranged husband began in Bradenton on Monday with jury selection.
Manatee schools program serves 3M free meals to kids – Here’s this summer's meal pickup locations
Manatee County Schools' Food and Nutrition Services celebrated serving three million meals at Samoset Elementary School in Bradenton on Monday.
Boil water notice issued in Bradenton after 'citywide' water outage
According to the Bradenton Police Department, there were a number of callers reporting that there was a widespread water outage in West Bradenton on Sunday morning.
Palmetto police chief reacts to ATM burglary caught on camera: 'We think they were familiar with it'
As detectives search for a pair of burglars who crashed into a CVS Pharmacy and tried to tow away an ATM, Palmetto's police chief is sharing new insight into the surveillance video at the center of the investigation.