Bradenton mother killed in DUI crash over the weekend: ‘She touched so many lives’

Sara Holmes, a Bradenton mother of two, had everything to look forward to. But, her future came to an end Saturday evening when her car was struck by a suspected drunk driver. 

Missing Manatee County children found in Georgia, mother arrested

Two missing children from Manatee County are safe and their mother is in custody after being found in Georgia on Monday, according to the sheriff's office.

1 dead in Bradenton, suspected DUI driver arrested: Police

A Bradenton car accident left one woman dead and a man suspected of driving under the influence in jail, according to authorities.

New bodycam footage released of Holmes Beach arrest

An incident involving the arrest of a father and his adult son with autism on Holmes Beach has drawn concern from some members of the community.

3 killed in fiery crash on I-275 in Manatee County

Three people died after a pickup truck crashed into a pole and caught fire on I-275 near I-75 in Manatee County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Bradenton man found with 'hundreds of files' of child porn: FDLE

A Bradenton man has been arrested in Manatee County for having hundreds of files of child porn, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE).

Bradenton Beach couple that rescues wildlife in need of help after back-to-back hurricanes

From rabbits to owls to deer, Gail and Ed Straight have spent more than 30 years rescuing and rehabbing injured wildlife across Manatee County. They’ve been doing it all within their home and through their non-profit, Wildlife Inc., on Bradenton Beach. 

Bay Area beaches begin to reopen after Hurricane Milton

Recovery efforts continue across the Bay Area after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, but several area beaches are starting to reopen.

The negative affects of storms on the Bay Area's farmland explained

Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused heartache for millions as Floridians scrambled to prepare for and find safety twice in just two weeks. Since the storms, the state has focused on surveying the damage and offering aid to displaced residents. 

Where small business owners can turn for aid after hurricanes

Businesses along Florida’s west coast suffered significant storm damage from Hurricanes Milton and Helene, leaving many facing the daunting prospect of applying for disaster relief loans from insurance companies and the government, but help is available. 

Hurricane Milton caused over $351M in property damage in Manatee County

Manatee County was hit hard by Hurricane Milton last week and officials just revealed their initial assessment of damage after the storm.

WATCH: Bradenton Police rescue family, pets after tree falls on home during Hurricane Milton

First responders completed hundreds of rescues throughout Hurricane Milton's lashing winds and rains across Florida, including one family who was trapped inside their home when a massive tree came crashing through the living room.

Gas flowing again from SeaPort Manatee following Hurricane Milton

Hurricane Milton brought record windfall and wind to the Tampa Bay region, forcing millions of Floridians to flee their homes due to evacuation orders.