Boater discovers decomposing body near Rattlesnake Key: MCSO

The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after they say a boater found a ‘badly decomposed’ body in Miquel Bay on Saturday. 

Twins' heartbeats 'normal' after pregnant mother injured in Palmetto road rage shooting

New court records are shedding more light on a road rage incident that resulted in a woman pregnant with twins being shot three times in Palmetto over the weekend. 

Dakin Dairy Farms to remain in the family with nephews

Dakin Dairy Farms in Manatee County will stay in the family, with the owner’s nephews carrying on a generational legacy.

Manatee County deputy arrested for domestic battery

A deputy with the Manatee County Sheriff's Office was arrested on Thursday night for domestic battery and has resigned, according to authorities.

3 hurt after Jeep crashes into Manatee County store

Three people are recovering from injuries after a Jeep crashed into a store while people were inside in Manatee County on Thursday.

Family vacation ends in tragedy in Bradenton

The Bradenton Police Department is investigating a drowning that happened on Wednesday.

Manatee County Commissioners discuss impact of illegal immigrants

Nearly 600 hospital stays and more than 3,500 ER visits make up the number of illegal immigrants receiving service at Manatee Memorial Hospital over a six-month period.

Tropicana plant shooting, kidnapping suspect arrested in Bradenton after months on the run

A Florida fugitive who has been on the run since last June after law enforcement officers say he shot a co-worker at the Tropicana plant in Bradenton and kidnapped another, has been arrested.

DeSantis appoints new Manatee County supervisor of elections

Manatee County Commissioner James Satcher has been appointed as Manatee County's new supervisor of elections by Governor Ron DeSantis.