Suspected hit-and-run driver hits, kills pedestrian in Bradenton before fleeing: BPD
After losing control of his vehicle, the suspect in a deadly hit-and-run crash hit a pole and struck the victim before fleeing the scene, according to the Bradenton Police Department.
After losing control of his vehicle, the suspect in a deadly hit-and-run crash hit a pole and struck the victim before fleeing the scene, according to the Bradenton Police Department.
Coin dealer accused of scamming customers out of thousands of dollars – it's not the first time
A coin dealer is sitting behind bars after investigators said he promised his customers gold coins and silver bars from his booth at a Manatee County flea market. They said he actually scammed them out of tens of thousands of dollars.
A coin dealer is sitting behind bars after investigators said he promised his customers gold coins and silver bars from his booth at a Manatee County flea market. They said he actually scammed them out of tens of thousands of dollars.
Holmes Beach businessman electrocuted on New Year's Eve remembered for work in community
The Anna Maria Island and Holmes Beach communities are mourning the loss of a business owner who was electrocuted on New Year's Eve.
The Anna Maria Island and Holmes Beach communities are mourning the loss of a business owner who was electrocuted on New Year's Eve.
Manatee County homeowner says horse 'disappeared,' sheriff's office investigating
A horse owner in Manatee County is pleading for help to find her family’s missing horse.
A horse owner in Manatee County is pleading for help to find her family’s missing horse.
School zone speed camera enforcement begins in 2 Bay Area cities
A heads-up for drivers across the Tampa Bay area: more school zone speed cameras are active as of Monday in Bradenton and Lake Alfred.
A heads-up for drivers across the Tampa Bay area: more school zone speed cameras are active as of Monday in Bradenton and Lake Alfred.
Former NFL player opens Peach Cobbler Factory in Bradenton
Before opening up their doors for the first time on Saturday morning, The Peach Cobbler Factory in Bradenton already smelled like heaven.
Before opening up their doors for the first time on Saturday morning, The Peach Cobbler Factory in Bradenton already smelled like heaven.
Video shows arrest of Bay Area doctor accused of soliciting teen for sexual images in Reddit chat
A doctor faces criminal charges after asking a teen girl for nude images and talking about performing sexual acts on her during an online conversation, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said Thursday.
A doctor faces criminal charges after asking a teen girl for nude images and talking about performing sexual acts on her during an online conversation, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said Thursday.
Bradenton police warn of social media scam involving 'missing' Texas police officer
The Bradenton Police Department is warning about a new social media scam involving a missing police officer. The scam uses a picture of a 46-year-old Texas police officer who went missing and took his own life in 2018.
The Bradenton Police Department is warning about a new social media scam involving a missing police officer. The scam uses a picture of a 46-year-old Texas police officer who went missing and took his own life in 2018.
FEMA assistance: Deadline to apply looms for those impacted by Hurricanes Helene, Milton
If you had damage during Hurricanes Helene or Milton, Tuesday is the last day to apply for FEMA assistance. Residents who haven't applied yet can still apply online before the deadline at 11:59 p.m.
If you had damage during Hurricanes Helene or Milton, Tuesday is the last day to apply for FEMA assistance. Residents who haven't applied yet can still apply online before the deadline at 11:59 p.m.
Repairs to Manatee County library are still underway following Hurricane Milton
Since Hurricane Milton passed, the doors to Manatee County’s Central Library have remained closed.“What we are looking at here is the result of high winds and wind-driven rain," said Manatee County Library Services Manager Tammy Parrott.
Since Hurricane Milton passed, the doors to Manatee County’s Central Library have remained closed.“What we are looking at here is the result of high winds and wind-driven rain," said Manatee County Library Services Manager Tammy Parrott.
Suspect shot & killed after homeowner opens fire during home invasion: 'You should expect to be shot'
A man opened fire on two home invaders on Thursday night, shooting one who later died as the other ran from the scene, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
A man opened fire on two home invaders on Thursday night, shooting one who later died as the other ran from the scene, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
Bradenton police seeing uptick in Kia, Hyundai car thefts
Four teens are facing charges after the Bradenton Police Department said the group stole a Kia and a Hyundai car and tried to steal a third. Officers said over the last few months, they've seen an uptick in Kia and Hyundai thefts.
Four teens are facing charges after the Bradenton Police Department said the group stole a Kia and a Hyundai car and tried to steal a third. Officers said over the last few months, they've seen an uptick in Kia and Hyundai thefts.
Video: 4 teens arrested for stealing cars, BPD says. Here are the vehicles thieves are targeting
Bradenton police are putting out a warning to Kia and Hyundai owners, including sharing video they say shows teens driving stolen vehicles.
Bradenton police are putting out a warning to Kia and Hyundai owners, including sharing video they say shows teens driving stolen vehicles.
14-year-old burglary suspect arrested after jumping into creek while being tracked by victim: MCSO
Manatee County deputies arrested a 14-year-old car burglary suspect after a man spotted a group of people rummaging through his pickup truck, then tracked the teen with a flashlight as he jumped into a creek, according to the sheriff's office.
Manatee County deputies arrested a 14-year-old car burglary suspect after a man spotted a group of people rummaging through his pickup truck, then tracked the teen with a flashlight as he jumped into a creek, according to the sheriff's office.
Family searching for Manatee County great-grandfather, dog missing more than a week
Loved ones of a missing Manatee County great-grandfather are desperately searching for him and hoping they’ll have him home for Christmas.
Loved ones of a missing Manatee County great-grandfather are desperately searching for him and hoping they’ll have him home for Christmas.
Cortez Bridge reopens following crash that damaged pedestrian barrier
The Cortez Bridge has reopened after shutting down early Wednesday morning due to a vehicle crash.
The Cortez Bridge has reopened after shutting down early Wednesday morning due to a vehicle crash.
Skateboard artist uses raw materials to create mosaic portraits
When Keenan Perren needs a specific color for a piece, he has to go out and find it. The long-time artist creates mosaic portraits using a unique raw material.
When Keenan Perren needs a specific color for a piece, he has to go out and find it. The long-time artist creates mosaic portraits using a unique raw material.
Have you seen this man? Detectives looking for alleged child rape suspect last seen in Bradenton
Detectives are asking people to be on the lookout for a man who is accused of raping a child after he was last seen in Bradenton on Thursday.
Detectives are asking people to be on the lookout for a man who is accused of raping a child after he was last seen in Bradenton on Thursday.
2 dead after State Road 70 head-on crash in Myakka, FHP says
Two people are dead after a driver attempted to pass westbound traffic on State Rd. 70 near Betts Rd. Saturday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Two people are dead after a driver attempted to pass westbound traffic on State Rd. 70 near Betts Rd. Saturday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Manatee mangroves filled with hurricane-related debris
Long after Hurricanes Helene and Milton struck, Western Florida communities still find hurricane-related debris in some odd places.
Long after Hurricanes Helene and Milton struck, Western Florida communities still find hurricane-related debris in some odd places.