Palmetto police shoot man accused of pointing rifle at officers

A man is in the hospital after Palmetto police say they shot him in self-defense after he pulled a gun on them on Tuesday morning. 

Post-Debby storm debris cleanup begins Tuesday in Manatee County

Cleanup for Tropical Storm Debby continues, and on Tuesday, Manatee County will be collecting all of residents' storm debris.

Manatee County Animal Welfare getting influx of lost pets after Debby

It's been a busy week for Manatee County Animal Welfare's Jennifer Hume and her team, as they've worked tirelessly to rescue pets that were separated from their families or taken in as strays after Tropical Storm Debby.

Organizations helping Debby flood victims in Manatee and Sarasota counties

Debby’s destruction is spread far across both Manatee and Sarasota counties. There are so many families facing the daunting task of draining their homes, cleaning up, replacing and rebuilding.

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.

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.

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 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.