Sarasota County man dead after being found unconscious, injured in Bradenton neighborhood: Detectives

A Sarasota County man is dead after he was found unconscious and injured in a West Bradenton neighborhood more than a week ago. Now, detectives are investigating what led up to the man's death. 

Star Fish Company is recovering from Hurricane Helene, one grouper taco at a time

In the fishing village of Cortez in Manatee County, Star Fish Company has been serving freshly caught fish for generations until Hurricanes Milton and Helene threatened everything. 

Holmes Beach mayor race comes down to less than 35 votes

Tuesday's election was tough, and it came down to the last few votes. After a nail-biting election, Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Titsworth won another term. 

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.