Manatee officials tour Lake Manatee Dam site amid flooding concerns from residents

Manatee County leaders gave a behind-the-scenes look at operations at the Lake Manatee Dam on Wednesday after the county saw flooding and heavy rainfall in recent weeks. 

Thousands of school zone speed warnings issued since cameras launched in Manatee County

Thousands of drivers in Manatee County have received warnings about speeding through school zones after the new school zone speed cameras became operational at the start of the school year.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.