Bradenton man calls deputies after shooting roommate, detectives investigating

A man who shot and killed his roommate in Bradenton Sunday night told deputies that his roommate stabbed him before the shooting, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.

Man was playing with gun when teen was shot, killed in Bradenton: Deputies

A man was charged with manslaughter on Friday after an 18-year-old was shot and killed in Bradenton last week, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

Teen dies after being shot in Bradenton, deputies investigating

An 18-year-old man died at a local hospital after being shot in Bradenton on Friday night, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.

64-acres of Crooked River Ranch forever preserved in Manatee County

When Alice Hunter Bender and Elizabeth Hunter Skidmore step foot on Crooked River Ranch, they see their father and four generations of their family. 

‘SharkFest’ biology professor accused of stealing at least $300K from Bradenton non-profit

A Georgia Southern University biology professor who was featured on National Geographic Channel's "SharkFest" has been arrested after police say she stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from a Bradenton non-profit organization dedicated to shark and stingray research. 

Police arrest 3rd Bradenton school employee accused of tying up non-verbal child

A third employee of G.D. Rogers Garden-Bullock Elementary has been arrested after police say she, and two other women, were caught on camera tying up a non-verbal child with a nylon rope. 

1 killed in early-morning crash in Manatee County

A Florida man was killed in a crash Thursday morning in Manatee County after a truck overturned, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Manatee County road leading to 'Pirate City' dedicated to star baseball player Roberto Clemente

Fans of the Pittsburgh Pirates gathered Wednesday in Bradenton as Manatee County leaders held a special dedication for Roberto Clemente, who has remained a standout player even after his tragic death in 1972. 

Blind veteran overcomes all odds through music therapy

An Iraq war veteran was wounded in the line of duty but now uses music as a source of therapy and way to turn his pain into purpose.

Annual Bradenton River Regatta welcomes over 100k visitors

The 9th Annual Bradenton River Regatta welcomed more than 100,000 visitors on Saturday as Manatee County's largest free spectator event.