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.

Palmetto pastor arrested on child porn charges

A pastor in Palmetto is under arrest, accused of possession of child pornography.

Sea turtle hit, killed by car on Anna Maria Island

A nesting loggerhead sea turtle was struck and killed by a car on Anna Maria Island early Wednesday morning, according to officials.

Sixth suspect arrested in multi-county sex trafficking investigation

Investigators have arrested a sixth suspect accused of taking part in a sex trafficking ring at massage parlors and barbershops in Hillsborough and Manatee counties.

Cortez community built to withstand the strongest of storms

At Hunters Point in Manatee County's Cortez community, it’s the build of the homes that is attracting customers and gaining recognition.

New Florida task force hopes to bust 6th suspect in extensive multi-county prostitution ring

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody announced a new human trafficking task force, which is helping to investigate a prostitution ring in Hillsborough and Manatee counties that’s already resulted in five arrests. 

New technology gives green light to Manatee County EMS: 'Important to save lives'

Nearly 1,500 calls per day come into the Manatee County dispatch center. As EMS makes their way to the hospital, sometimes traffic sets them back. Now, EMS will be able to get to the hospital faster with a project called Emergency Vehicle Preemption.

Fifth suspect charged in multi-county sex trafficking investigation

Investigators have arrested a fifth suspect accused of being involved in a sex trafficking ring operated out of massage parlors and barbershops in two Bay Area counties.

Accused Tampa 'madame' set for bond hearing in human trafficking case

The woman accused of running a human trafficking ring out of Tampa Bay area massage parlors and barbershops is expected in court on Monday for a bond hearing.