Woman wakes up on boat in Palmetto to find husband dead: Police
A man is dead, a woman was hospitalized, and two dogs are receiving medical attention after police believe they were overcome with fumes from a generator while they slept on a boat in Palmetto.
‘High on Jesus’ recovery group fights addiction with faith
A Bay Area recovery group has helped hundreds break the cycle, providing the tools they need to win – along with a lot of faith – while helping them rebuild their own lives
Video: Brazen burglars caught on camera crashing into Palmetto CVS, trying to tow away ATM
Things didn’t go as planned for a pair of Palmetto burglars who tried to tow away an ATM after smashing through the front doors of a CVS Pharmacy.
'I'm just sick:' Complaints continue after Sash and Sill goes out of business
More customers in Manatee, Sarasota and Charlotte counties are coming forward, saying they’re out thousands of dollars after Sash & Sill suddenly shut down.
Bradenton woman targeted by scammers out nearly $24K, Elder Fraud Unit investigating
Bradenton police are investigating after a woman lost nearly $24,000 in an elderly fraud scam this month.
Ashley Benefield to stand trial for the 2020 murder of her husband: 'Ultimately it will be up to a jury'
Outside the Manatee County Courthouse, supporters, friends and Ashely Benefield’s own daughter held signs and rallied for support for the 32-year-old.
Bicyclist hit and killed by car in Bradenton: FHP
A Bradenton man was hit and killed by a car while riding his bicycle near Cortez Road and 24th Street West Monday afternoon.
Anna Maria Island community rallies around family of 3-month-old baby battling rare disease
At just over three months old, River has gone through more than some adults will ever experience. The baby boy was born with a rare disease that alters the immune system and causes white blood cells to attack blood cells in the body.
Manatee County man claims self-defense after shooting victim during argument following car crash: Deputies
One man is in the hospital, and another is in jail after a vehicle crash and an argument led to shots being fired in Manatee County.
'They saved my life': New court program in Manatee County aims to help those living on the streets
A new program in Manatee County is working to help those living on the streets, and it's already seeing results.
Bradenton nursing home employees, deputies honored after shooting: 'This could have been a memorial service'
It was the first time Manatee County Deputy Robert Pereyra Jr. met Sam Loyd Jr. at Aspire at Palma Sola Bay.
Video: Bradenton police break window to rescue crying, distressed dog from hot car
A dog is in the custody of animal services after Bradenton police rescued it from a hot car on Monday.
Manatee County woman arrested for stealing from Bradenton small business she worked at
A Manatee County woman is accused of stealing cash from a small business she worked at in Bradenton by manipulating the register, according to records.
Piney Point settlement reached between environmental groups, state
Three years after the Piney Point phosphate plant disaster, the state has settled a lawsuit with environmental groups.
1 dead, 2 injured after shooting at Bradenton nightclub: MCSO
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office says one man died, and two other people were injured after a shooting near Touch of Class Lounge early on Sunday morning.
Manatee County therapist loses license after letting spouse treat patients, investigation finds
A Manatee County therapist lost her license after health departments in two states found her spouse had been treating patients instead of her.
Manatee County corrections deputy accused of pulling agency-issued gun on man at Ackerman Park
A corrections deputy with the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office found himself on the other side of the law.
Suspected serial burglar arrested in Manatee County after being caught on camera
A 53-year-old Bradenton man is behind bars after he was connected to multiple break-ins along Cortez Road and State Road 64 East in Manatee County, according to deputies.
‘She must have just been asleep:’ Deputies say Ellenton man tried to coverup hot car death
24-year-old Markise Outing of Ellenton faces a charge of aggravated manslaughter for the death of his girlfriend’s daughter.
More than a dozen new sexual abuse charges filed against former Palmetto pastor
A former Palmetto pastor who was arrested for child pornography possession is facing over a dozen new charges, according to authorities.