Reviving history: Nonprofit works to restore oysters in Manatee River
The health of the Manatee River has become a main focus of the non-profit, Oyster River Ecology. The organization is working to turn around years of damage done from wastewater spills, construction and overall changes to the area.
The health of the Manatee River has become a main focus of the non-profit, Oyster River Ecology. The organization is working to turn around years of damage done from wastewater spills, construction and overall changes to the area.
Ambulance with patient inside involved in 3-vehicle crash in Bradenton: police
An ambulance with a patient inside was involved in a three-vehicle crash on Saturday evening, according to the Bradenton Police Department.
An ambulance with a patient inside was involved in a three-vehicle crash on Saturday evening, according to the Bradenton Police Department.
Bradenton drag race honors NASCAR driver Greg Biffle after deadly plane crash
The 6th annual Christmas Tree Drag Race at Bradenton Park honored the late Greg Biffle, a retired NASCAR driver.
The 6th annual Christmas Tree Drag Race at Bradenton Park honored the late Greg Biffle, a retired NASCAR driver.
Clinical social worker behind Manatee County toy drive helping make Christmas brighter for foster youth
A St. Petersburg licensed clinical social worker is trying to make Christmas better for more than just her patients.
A St. Petersburg licensed clinical social worker is trying to make Christmas better for more than just her patients.
Citrus County woman accused of shooting and killing 2 ex-husbands: ‘This is bizarre’
A Citrus County woman has been arrested after men in Bradenton and Tampa were found shot to death on Wednesday.
A Citrus County woman has been arrested after men in Bradenton and Tampa were found shot to death on Wednesday.
Bradenton contractor accused of scamming hurricane survivors; at least 14 victims lost more than $220K
Bay Area contractor Brian Michaud is behind bars, accused of defrauding more than a dozen senior residents in the Seabreeze mobile home community after Hurricane Milton.
Bay Area contractor Brian Michaud is behind bars, accused of defrauding more than a dozen senior residents in the Seabreeze mobile home community after Hurricane Milton.
Search underway for suspect who shot, killed Manatee County resident at front door: Deputies
Investigators in Manatee County are searching for a shooting suspect who killed a man in Bradenton Wednesday afternoon.
Investigators in Manatee County are searching for a shooting suspect who killed a man in Bradenton Wednesday afternoon.
Expanded Bishop Animal Shelter opening brings new chapter for animal care in Manatee County
A new chapter in animal care is officially underway in Manatee County with the opening of the expanded Bishop Animal Shelter.
A new chapter in animal care is officially underway in Manatee County with the opening of the expanded Bishop Animal Shelter.
Annual exhibition showcases more that 150 pieces of art at Bradenton's Herrig Center for the ARTS
The Herrig Center for ARTS annual member exhibit features more than 150 pieces on display.
The Herrig Center for ARTS annual member exhibit features more than 150 pieces on display.
North River District firefighters raise funds for mental health with yearly calendar
A new year calls for a new calendar, and the North River Fire District in Manatee County will soon be selling their 2026 charity calendar.
A new year calls for a new calendar, and the North River Fire District in Manatee County will soon be selling their 2026 charity calendar.
'Flight to the North Pole' enters 40th year supporting children facing the hardest medical conditions
It's a long-standing tradition in Manatee County. Each year, 'Flight to the North Pole' gives children facing some of the most difficult medical situations, a day away for them and their families.
It's a long-standing tradition in Manatee County. Each year, 'Flight to the North Pole' gives children facing some of the most difficult medical situations, a day away for them and their families.
Ukrainian sculptor creates otherworldly creatures for exhibition at Herrig Center for the Arts
Natasha Dikareva's newest exhibition, "Emergence: In Solitude & Passage", creates a bevy of emotions for the Ukrainian sculptor.
Natasha Dikareva's newest exhibition, "Emergence: In Solitude & Passage", creates a bevy of emotions for the Ukrainian sculptor.
Shoppers jump into action to save man who collapsed inside Bradenton Walmart
Shoppers at the Walmart on Cortez Road West in Bradenton helped save an elderly man on Monday after he collapsed in the freezer aisle and hit his head. Witnesses say the man wasn’t breathing when they reached him.
Shoppers at the Walmart on Cortez Road West in Bradenton helped save an elderly man on Monday after he collapsed in the freezer aisle and hit his head. Witnesses say the man wasn’t breathing when they reached him.
'Waste to worth': Manatee County turning trash into power with $50M renewable gas project
Garbage dumped at Manatee County's Lena Road landfill will soon be converted from methane gas into usable energy. The goal is to help the county go from 'waste to worth.' The process is already being done on a small level, but a partnership and project will soon make it large scale.
Garbage dumped at Manatee County's Lena Road landfill will soon be converted from methane gas into usable energy. The goal is to help the county go from 'waste to worth.' The process is already being done on a small level, but a partnership and project will soon make it large scale.
Injuries reported in I-275 crash that caused major delays in Manatee County
Injuries have been reported in an I-275 crash that caused major delays in Manatee County Monday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Injuries have been reported in an I-275 crash that caused major delays in Manatee County Monday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
IMG Academy soccer star to sign with professional team in Mexico
A fifteen-year-old soccer player from Manatee County is going pro. While Victoria Stillman got her start at several different soccer clubs, she says IMG Academy in Bradenton gave her the training she needs to go to the next step.
A fifteen-year-old soccer player from Manatee County is going pro. While Victoria Stillman got her start at several different soccer clubs, she says IMG Academy in Bradenton gave her the training she needs to go to the next step.
Eagle rescued from Lakewood Ranch lake released seven months later
An eagle that had been injured and rescued from a Lakewood Ranch lake by a man who jumped in to save it, went back home on Sunday.
An eagle that had been injured and rescued from a Lakewood Ranch lake by a man who jumped in to save it, went back home on Sunday.
Orban’s Nursery makes dramatic comeback after losing every Poinsettia in 2024 storms
One of the Bay Area’s most vibrant holiday traditions returned on Saturday as Orban’s Nursery in Bradenton displays and sells 50,000 poinsettias at its annual holiday kickoff.
One of the Bay Area’s most vibrant holiday traditions returned on Saturday as Orban’s Nursery in Bradenton displays and sells 50,000 poinsettias at its annual holiday kickoff.
Several pets rescued from Bradenton apartment fire that causes over $1M in damages: CHFR
A fire at the Coral Club Apartments in Bradenton required several agencies to respond on Friday afternoon, according to Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue.
A fire at the Coral Club Apartments in Bradenton required several agencies to respond on Friday afternoon, according to Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue.
Bradenton mom’s 20-year fight for faster emergency notifications gains traction in Washington D.C.
A Bradenton mother who lost her daughter in 2005 is pushing for a nationwide emergency-contact registry tied to driver’s licenses.
A Bradenton mother who lost her daughter in 2005 is pushing for a nationwide emergency-contact registry tied to driver’s licenses.