Manatee County schools reopening Monday, except Anna Maria Elementary
The School District of Manatee County says students will be welcomed back to campuses and classrooms on Monday morning, with the exception of one school.
The School District of Manatee County says students will be welcomed back to campuses and classrooms on Monday morning, with the exception of one school.
Boil water advisory issued for Anna Maria Island after Hurricane Helene
The Manatee County Government announced that a boil water advisory has been issued for Anna Maria Island on Saturday afternoon.
The Manatee County Government announced that a boil water advisory has been issued for Anna Maria Island on Saturday afternoon.
Governor DeSantis visits Manatee County after Hurricane Helene
On Saturday, Governor Ron DeSantis visited Bradenton Beach, one of the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Helene.
On Saturday, Governor Ron DeSantis visited Bradenton Beach, one of the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Helene.
Hurricane Helene leaves wake of destruction in Manatee County
Manatee County residents and visitors are being kept off Anna Maria Island, Flamingo Cay, and Long Boat Key while officials assess the damage left behind by Hurricane Helene.
Manatee County residents and visitors are being kept off Anna Maria Island, Flamingo Cay, and Long Boat Key while officials assess the damage left behind by Hurricane Helene.
Helene aftermath: Bradenton urging everyone to conserve water due to storm surge
The City of Bradenton is asking all residents to conserve water, saying storm surge from Hurricane Helene has “severely strained" water treatment systems.
The City of Bradenton is asking all residents to conserve water, saying storm surge from Hurricane Helene has “severely strained" water treatment systems.
Coastal communities in Sarasota, Manatee counties prepare for Hurricane Helene
Residents of Sarasota and Manatee counties are preparing for the impact of Hurricane Helene.
Residents of Sarasota and Manatee counties are preparing for the impact of Hurricane Helene.
Hurricane Helene: Manatee County updates & information
As Tropical Storm Helene works its way toward Florida, here's what people in Manatee County need to know.
As Tropical Storm Helene works its way toward Florida, here's what people in Manatee County need to know.
Florida couple arrested for leaving 2-year-old in hot car while they shopped at Walmart: MCSO
A 2-year-old boy was left in a hot car for 30 minutes while his mother and stepfather shopped at a Bradenton Walmart, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
A 2-year-old boy was left in a hot car for 30 minutes while his mother and stepfather shopped at a Bradenton Walmart, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
Sarasota, Manatee communities still recovering from flooding now prepare for new potential storm
Ahead of Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine, Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency and counties have begun preparing for impact. But for residents in Manatee and Sarasota counties, this storm comes as they're still recovering from Debby back in August.
Ahead of Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine, Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency and counties have begun preparing for impact. But for residents in Manatee and Sarasota counties, this storm comes as they're still recovering from Debby back in August.
Manatee County woman scammed out of more than $27K after fake security alert about child porn
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is warning the public to beware of an alarming tech support scam that cost an 88-year-old woman to lose thousands of dollars, beginning with a security alert on a computer about child porn.
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is warning the public to beware of an alarming tech support scam that cost an 88-year-old woman to lose thousands of dollars, beginning with a security alert on a computer about child porn.
Environmental restoration projects underway at G.T. Bray Park in Bradenton
A Manatee County park has been working on upgrades to help water quality and to restore natural habitat.
A Manatee County park has been working on upgrades to help water quality and to restore natural habitat.
Improvements ongoing to Bradenton's water reclamation facility
The City of Bradenton's wastewater treatment system usually processes five to seven million gallons per day. The recent heavy rains, however, pushed that up to 27 million gallons, which overwhelmed the system and caused partially treated wastewater to be discharged into the Manatee River.
The City of Bradenton's wastewater treatment system usually processes five to seven million gallons per day. The recent heavy rains, however, pushed that up to 27 million gallons, which overwhelmed the system and caused partially treated wastewater to be discharged into the Manatee River.
Bradenton's last call for alcohol could soon happen earlier
Several violent incidents after bar closing time have leaders in Bradenton considering an earlier last call.
Several violent incidents after bar closing time have leaders in Bradenton considering an earlier last call.
Grace period ends Thursday for Hillsborough, Manatee County school safety driving violations
Starting this week, drivers who break safety laws in Hillsborough and Manatee County school zones could face hefty fines.
Starting this week, drivers who break safety laws in Hillsborough and Manatee County school zones could face hefty fines.
Manatee County officials say Tropical Storm Debby caused $56M in damages
The cleanup from Tropical Storm Debby has become an ongoing routine for many residents in Manatee County.
The cleanup from Tropical Storm Debby has become an ongoing routine for many residents in Manatee County.
Suspect arrested 2 years after Sunshine Skyway Fishing Pier murder, deputies say
A man accused of killing someone during a drug deal in 2022 is finally behind bars, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
A man accused of killing someone during a drug deal in 2022 is finally behind bars, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
Manatee County residents voice concerns during community flooding and development forum: 'There's still water'
Manatee County residents, environmentalists, and activists hosted a community flooding and development forum following record flooding in communities during Hurricane Debby.
Manatee County residents, environmentalists, and activists hosted a community flooding and development forum following record flooding in communities during Hurricane Debby.
Sewage discharges continue from Bradenton Water Reclamation Plant into Manatee River
Just outside the Bradenton Riverwalk, there's a pipe that continues to release partially treated sewage from the Bradenton Water Reclamation Plant, and it's been going on for the past month.
Just outside the Bradenton Riverwalk, there's a pipe that continues to release partially treated sewage from the Bradenton Water Reclamation Plant, and it's been going on for the past month.
Pedestrian struck by school bus in Bradenton, police say
A 59-year-old pedestrian was struck by a school bus carrying kids in Bradenton on Thursday, according to police.
A 59-year-old pedestrian was struck by a school bus carrying kids in Bradenton on Thursday, according to police.
Cold case solved: Man arrested for 1996 Manatee County murder
After nearly three decades, Manatee County deputies say they've arrested the man responsible for the brutal death of a 45-year-old woman.
After nearly three decades, Manatee County deputies say they've arrested the man responsible for the brutal death of a 45-year-old woman.