Investigators charge lover, son of Tampa woman accused of being a ‘Madam’ running sex trafficking operation

Attorneys for a Tampa woman accused of being a ‘madam’ told a Hillsborough County judge on Wednesday that Lina Payne is not guilty of charges she ran a human trafficking and prostitution ring out of her massage parlors and barbershop.

Bradenton PD launches unit dedicated to elder fraud prevention: 'They come through all the time'

One police department in Tampa Bay has already investigated dozens of elder fraud cases this year. The Bradenton Police Department says it’s become such a problem that it created an Elder and Vulnerable Adult Fraud Unit.

1 killed, 1 injured after crash in Manatee County: FHP

A Bradenton man died after his motorcycle collided with an SUV on Saturday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Bradenton nursing home shooting suspect behind bars after hospital release

Officials say the man who crashed into the front of a nursing home and shot a deputy early on Friday morning was booked at the Manatee County Jail on Sunday.

Detwiler's Farm Market breaks ground on new distribution center

With six locations now open and more possibly on the way, Detwiler's Farm Market will soon have its own 133,000 square foot distribution center in Palmetto.

Manatee County commissioners pledge support to Israel

As Manatee County commissioners read a proclamation supporting Israel, Yuval Sima Tov joined the group.

Bradenton martial arts instructor accused of sexual contact with teen

A man who taught martial arts in Bradenton is facing charges after police say he had multiple sexual encounters with a 13-year-old.