Missing Bradenton teen found after statewide alert
A Bradenton teenager who was at the heart of a Florida Missing Child Alert earlier this week has been safely located. No other details were provided.
Manatee County Animal Welfare moves operations to expanded Bradenton campus
After 80 years in its Palmetto facility, Manatee County Animal Welfare is getting ready to relocate its dogs into a new, modern shelter on the Bishop Campus in Bradenton.
Florida DOGE audit top of mind for Manatee County commissioners at latest meeting
Slammed for overspending, Manatee County got an earful last week as Florida's chief financial officer took the local government to task.
Longboat Key decides not to rename 'Gulf of Mexico Drive'
Commission chambers were packed Monday for the most hotly-watched issue the Town of Longboat Key has confronted in decades.
Several malnourished dogs rescued, Bradenton couple arrested: BPD
Several malnourished dogs were rescued by Manatee County Animal Welfare after an anonymous caller reported seeing skinny and underfed dogs at the home of Adriana O'Hara and Timothy Miller.
Think before you flush: City of Bradenton says trash items are ending up in toilets
Small toys, gloves and rags which are flushed are just a few of the items that have been known to cause blockages and breaks in Bradenton.
Florida DOGE committee slams Manatee County Commission for overspending
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia slammed Manatee County government on Thursday, saying it’s spending too much and overtaxing its citizens.
Charter school operators prepare to potentially move on public school campuses under new state rule
Schools of Hope charter school operators are preparing to potentially move onto public school campuses under recently adopted state guidelines, with one charter operator stating his intent by sending out dozens of letters to districts.
School buses involved in crash injuring several students and infant: FHP
Several high school students were hospitalized and a 2-year-old was airlifted to a hospital after a crash involving four school buses and a Ford Exhibition, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Wimauma man turns acquaintance in after deadly shooting in Bradenton
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide that happened early Friday morning in Bradenton.
Historic Anna Maria Island cottage makes its way to new location
Traffic on Anna Maria Island was a bit backed up Wednesday morning, not because of tourists, but because of a house.
Restoring the Manatee River one Oyster Rag Pot at a time
Oyster River Ecology is working to restore a 10-acre area of the Manatee River East of I-75 with Oyster Rag Pots.
Man says, 'You should call the cops' as he steals $9,000 gold chain from jewelry store: Police
A 37-year-old man was arrested on Sept. 28 after he robbed a jewelry store of a $9,000 gold chain, according to police.
New trash pickup schedule begins in unincorporated Manatee County
A big change is rolling out for homeowners in unincorporated Manatee County — and it all starts Monday, October 6.
Man arrested for stabbing, killing woman after Bradenton car crash: police
A 69-year-old man has been arrested for the stabbing death of a woman after a car crash in Bradenton on September 28, according to police.
Beehive removal turns into training exercise for Manatee County first responders
Buzzing above a Bradenton neighborhood, a beehive caused concern for the homeowner and his neighbors. As a bee expert and his team went to work to remove the hive, they had the support and help of a number of fire agencies from across Manatee County.
Manatee County honors former employees who were victims of domestic violence
Domestic violence and intimate partner violence touch millions of lives every year. For the Manatee County Courthouse, the issue is deeply personal.
Manatee County substitute teacher accused of pulling child into closet, making ‘inappropriate request’
A substitute teacher in Manatee County has been arrested after deputies say he pulled a 10-year-old girl into a closet and made an inappropriate request during school hours.
Bradenton police investigating homicide after woman dies at scene of crash
A woman’s death is being investigated as a homicide after police say she suffered extensive injuries that were inconsistent with the crash scene where she was found.
HCSO detention deputy accused of DUI in Manatee County
A detention deputy with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has been arrested in Manatee County, accused of driving under the influence.