Ashley Benefield trial: Testimony begins for Bradenton mother accused in husband’s death
Opening statements began in the trial of a former ballerina accused of shooting and killing her husband in Bradenton in 2020.
Opening statements began in the trial of a former ballerina accused of shooting and killing her husband in Bradenton in 2020.
Ashley Benefield trial: Jury seated in ex-ballerina murder case
The trial for an ex-ballerina charged with second-degree murder in the death of her estranged husband began in Bradenton on Monday with jury selection.
The trial for an ex-ballerina charged with second-degree murder in the death of her estranged husband began in Bradenton on Monday with jury selection.
Manatee schools program serves 3M free meals to kids – Here’s this summer's meal pickup locations
Manatee County Schools' Food and Nutrition Services celebrated serving three million meals at Samoset Elementary School in Bradenton on Monday.
Manatee County Schools' Food and Nutrition Services celebrated serving three million meals at Samoset Elementary School in Bradenton on Monday.
Boil water notice issued in Bradenton after 'citywide' water outage
According to the Bradenton Police Department, there were a number of callers reporting that there was a widespread water outage in West Bradenton on Sunday morning.
According to the Bradenton Police Department, there were a number of callers reporting that there was a widespread water outage in West Bradenton on Sunday morning.
Palmetto police chief reacts to ATM burglary caught on camera: 'We think they were familiar with it'
As detectives search for a pair of burglars who crashed into a CVS Pharmacy and tried to tow away an ATM, Palmetto's police chief is sharing new insight into the surveillance video at the center of the investigation.
As detectives search for a pair of burglars who crashed into a CVS Pharmacy and tried to tow away an ATM, Palmetto's police chief is sharing new insight into the surveillance video at the center of the investigation.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.