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.
Emergency response drone service expands in Manatee County
Manatee County is expanding the service hours and coverage area of its 911 integrated drone delivery system.
Hurricane Helene, Milton: Some Manatee County residents still waiting for help one year later
It's been one year since Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and there is still visible damage across Manatee County. In some cases, families are still working to recover.
Manatee County teen sentenced to 20 years in prison after shooting death of high school wrestler
A Manatee County teen was sentenced on Wednesday to 20 years in prison in the March 2024 shooting death of high school wrestler, Jann Michael Feeney – also known as J.M.
Bradenton nears completion of $100M wastewater infrastructure project
It's a problem that can't be fixed overnight, but the City of Bradenton has been working on improving and upgrading its wastewater infrastructure.
Palmetto man accused of shooting, killing girlfriend in front of her friends found hiding in fairgrounds
A woman is dead, and her boyfriend is behind bars after gunshots rang out Sunday night in Palmetto.
Bradenton business catches man on security footage hitting 9-week-old puppy: ‘It was disgusting’
A man in Bradenton was arrested after he was caught on surveillance video hitting a puppy at a downtown business.
Man caught beating puppy in Bradenton arrested: Police
A man was arrested after he was caught on camera beating a 9-week-old puppy repeatedly, according to the Bradenton Police Department.
Bradenton man arrested for DUI, aggravated assault after burn out at downtown intersection
The Bradenton Police Department said a man was showing off, but he got the wrong kind of attention, and it landed him in jail.
Manatee County deputies open fire on man accused of pulling firearm from waistband while disobeying commands
A Parrish man is in the hospital after deputies say they shot him when he pulled a firearm from his waistband, disobeying their commands.
Undocumented migrant charged with DUI after hitting, killing pedestrian in Bradenton: FHP
A pedestrian was hit and killed by a drunk driver in Bradenton on Friday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Armed Florida man killed in standoff with deputies was wanted for robbing marijuana dispensary: MCSO
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office says the man found dead after barricading himself inside a home for hours earlier this week was a suspect in the armed robbery of a marijuana dispensary.
3 teens arrested in shootout that killed 15-year-old during botched robbery in Bradenton
More than two weeks after a 15-year-old boy's shooting death in Bradenton, police say they've arrested three teens in the case.
Armed suspect who shot at deputies found dead after barricading inside Manatee County home
An armed suspect who barricaded inside a Manatee County home in the 800 block of 63rd Avenue West was found dead after a three-hour stand-off, according to deputies.
Stabbing at Bradenton home kills one man, injures another: MCSO
One man is dead after an argument led to a stabbing at a Bradenton home early on Sunday morning, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.