Manatee County animal shelter in need of donations after taking in dogs from third hoarding case
A Manatee County animal shelter is seeking donations from the 24-hour Giving Challenge after its third dog hoarding intake this year.
A Manatee County animal shelter is seeking donations from the 24-hour Giving Challenge after its third dog hoarding intake this year.
Manatee County schools works to build new schools, expand existing ones as more students enroll
Outside the classrooms of Blackburn Elementary School in Palmetto, crews are working to put up a new building and renovating existing ones.
Outside the classrooms of Blackburn Elementary School in Palmetto, crews are working to put up a new building and renovating existing ones.
Robinson Preserve in Bradenton offers one of Florida's premier birding destinations
On any given day at Robinson Preserve in Bradenton, you'll find curious onlookers watching for birds of all kinds of feathers.
On any given day at Robinson Preserve in Bradenton, you'll find curious onlookers watching for birds of all kinds of feathers.
Manatee County getting flight observation deck near SRQ airport
From the backside of the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, off 15th Street East it’s common to see cars pulled over waiting for a glimpse of a plane taking off.
From the backside of the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, off 15th Street East it’s common to see cars pulled over waiting for a glimpse of a plane taking off.
WATCH: Bradenton Police rescue scared kitten trapped underneath hood of car
The Bradenton Police Department shared pawsitively adorable footage showing the rescue of a kitten from a car engine.
The Bradenton Police Department shared pawsitively adorable footage showing the rescue of a kitten from a car engine.
Myakka City community stepping up to help pastor known for giving to others
Pastor Lynn Howell of Myakka Family Worship Center is getting help from the community after a recent fire destroyed his barn, which stored many items for storm relief.
Pastor Lynn Howell of Myakka Family Worship Center is getting help from the community after a recent fire destroyed his barn, which stored many items for storm relief.
Wrong-way Skyway 10k driver who crashed into trooper while under the influence sentenced
The woman accused of driving under the influence and almost crashing into runners during the Sunshine Skyway 10k race two years ago was sentenced to 10 years in prison Tuesday afternoon.
The woman accused of driving under the influence and almost crashing into runners during the Sunshine Skyway 10k race two years ago was sentenced to 10 years in prison Tuesday afternoon.
Reported sinkhole closes portion of Bradenton road
City officials in Bradenton closed down a portion of 14th Street West for a reported sinkhole Monday afternoon, according to authorties.
City officials in Bradenton closed down a portion of 14th Street West for a reported sinkhole Monday afternoon, according to authorties.
Riverview man arrested after brandishing gun during road rage incident in Manatee County: FHP
A 52-year-old Riverview man was arrested after a road rage incident on I-75 on Saturday, according to troopers.
A 52-year-old Riverview man was arrested after a road rage incident on I-75 on Saturday, according to troopers.
Semi-truck involved in deadly crash on US-41 in Palmetto; Southbound lanes closed
Authorities were on the scene of a crash involving an overturned semi-truck early Friday morning on US-41.
Authorities were on the scene of a crash involving an overturned semi-truck early Friday morning on US-41.
License plate thefts on the rise in Tampa Bay Area
Law enforcement agencies say suspects aren’t just interested in what’s inside your car.
Law enforcement agencies say suspects aren’t just interested in what’s inside your car.
‘Nigh with the Stars Prom’ searching for volunteers for yearly prom
For years, Eddie Balen has danced the night away at ‘Night with the Stars Prom.’
For years, Eddie Balen has danced the night away at ‘Night with the Stars Prom.’
Wrong-way driver dies after multi-car crash on I-75: FHP
A 32-year-old Wimauma man was driving his car the wrong way in Manatee County early on Sunday morning, according to officials.
A 32-year-old Wimauma man was driving his car the wrong way in Manatee County early on Sunday morning, according to officials.
FHP finds car suspected of hitting, killing bicyclist during hit-and-run crash in Manatee County
The car suspected of hitting and killing a 28-year-old Sarasota man on State Road 70 on Friday night was impounded, according to officials.
The car suspected of hitting and killing a 28-year-old Sarasota man on State Road 70 on Friday night was impounded, according to officials.
Bicyclist killed after hit-and-run crash on State Road 70 in Manatee County
A 28-year-old Sarasota man died after being hit by a car while riding his bicycle on State Road 70 on Friday night, according to officials.
A 28-year-old Sarasota man died after being hit by a car while riding his bicycle on State Road 70 on Friday night, according to officials.
'They'll try to get you to act fast:' Manatee County Sheriff's Office shows ins and outs of scam calls
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is sharing examples of what the agency calls "red flags" to help spot scammers.
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is sharing examples of what the agency calls "red flags" to help spot scammers.
Four families receive keys to their new Habitat for Humanity home in Bradenton
Habitat for Humanity bought a plot of land along 32nd Avenue East in Bradenton to create its own neighborhood full of affordable homes.
Habitat for Humanity bought a plot of land along 32nd Avenue East in Bradenton to create its own neighborhood full of affordable homes.
Bradenton police sergeant on marine unit honored with eternal reef after passing away from cancer
Sergeant Lee Cosens served in the Army and with the marine unit at Bradenton Police Department before passing away from cancer. Now, his family spent Friday morning crafting and creating a reef ball in his memory.
Sergeant Lee Cosens served in the Army and with the marine unit at Bradenton Police Department before passing away from cancer. Now, his family spent Friday morning crafting and creating a reef ball in his memory.
Coworkers remember 16-year-old wrestler killed in accidental shooting in Bradenton
Coworkers and friends are remembering a 16-year-old high school student who police say was accidentally shot and killed Friday night.
Coworkers and friends are remembering a 16-year-old high school student who police say was accidentally shot and killed Friday night.
Manatee County commission to weigh expansion of Emerson Point Preserve in Palmetto
Manatee County leaders are set to decide whether to buy the 97 acres to expand the Emerson Point Preserve in Palmetto at Tuesday's commission meeting.
Manatee County leaders are set to decide whether to buy the 97 acres to expand the Emerson Point Preserve in Palmetto at Tuesday's commission meeting.