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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

Missing Manatee County man sparks Silver Alert

Deputies in Manatee County are searching for an 87-year-old man who has been missing since Tuesday. 

Oscar Mayer's 'Wienermobile' cruises into Bay Area

Oscar Mayer’s famous Wienermobile has cruised into the Bay Area, and fans of the famous hot dog-themed bus are lining up for a chance to take their photo with it.

New HCA grant will help Parrish Community High School students enter health care careers

Students at Parrish Community High School in Manatee County are getting hands-on experience as they work towards a future in health care. A grant is now helping expand the high school's health care academy, allowing some students the opportunity to become certified in some health care fields by next year. 

Salvation Army of Manatee County needing holiday donations before Dec. 17

Volunteers and donations are high priority for the Salvation Army of Manatee County as they close in on their Angel Tree Program's Dec. 17 deadline.

Teen fires flare gun into soccer game, police say

A fiery shot from a flare gun nearly hit players in the middle of a soccer match, and Bradenton police say a 16-year-old admitted to firing the shot.

Teen with ankle monitor spotted on surveillance stealing packages in Bradenton neighborhood: Police

A pair of thieves swiped several packages from a Bradenton neighborhood, and it was caught on Ring doorbell footage. One of the suspects was caught after police noticed a distinctive clue in the video.