Here's how you can help nearly 70 rabbits rescued from Manatee County hoarding situation
After being rescued from a hoarding situation, dozens of rabbits are now in the good hands of Manatee County Animal Welfare, and it needs help taking care of the animals.
After being rescued from a hoarding situation, dozens of rabbits are now in the good hands of Manatee County Animal Welfare, and it needs help taking care of the animals.
Annual Bradenton Area River Regatta, boats race down Manatee River
Boats will be racing down the Manatee River this weekend at speeds of more than 100 miles per hour legally.
Boats will be racing down the Manatee River this weekend at speeds of more than 100 miles per hour legally.
Pedestrian struck, killed by SUV in Bradenton: Police
A pedestrian was struck and killed by an SUV Monday morning near the intersection of 8th Avenue West and 13th Street West in Bradenton, officers said.
A pedestrian was struck and killed by an SUV Monday morning near the intersection of 8th Avenue West and 13th Street West in Bradenton, officers said.
75-year-old Michigan man flown to hospital, dies after crash in Manatee County: FHP
A 75-year-old man from Long Lake, Michigan died on Sunday afternoon after experiencing a medical episode while driving an RV, according to troopers.
A 75-year-old man from Long Lake, Michigan died on Sunday afternoon after experiencing a medical episode while driving an RV, according to troopers.
Bradenton teacher's aide wanted by police for tying up 7-year-old with autism: Investigators
The Bradenton teacher's aide accused of tying up a 7-year-old boy with autism along with an ESE teacher is still wanted by police.
The Bradenton teacher's aide accused of tying up a 7-year-old boy with autism along with an ESE teacher is still wanted by police.
Bradenton mother’s son afraid to go to school after teacher, aide tie him up: ‘I considered them family’
A teacher and teacher's aide are no longer interacting with students after they were accused of tying up a 7-year-old boy. It happened at G.D. Rogers Garden-Bullock Elementary School in Bradenton.
A teacher and teacher's aide are no longer interacting with students after they were accused of tying up a 7-year-old boy. It happened at G.D. Rogers Garden-Bullock Elementary School in Bradenton.
'Disgusting and reprehensible;' Bradenton ESE teacher, teacher’s aide accused of tying up non-verbal student
A Bradenton ESE teacher and a teacher's aide are both accused of tying up a 7-year-old non-verbal student, police said.
A Bradenton ESE teacher and a teacher's aide are both accused of tying up a 7-year-old non-verbal student, police said.
New initiative in Manatee County brightening underlit neighborhoods
County Commissioners recently approved using $3 million of American Rescue Plan funds to partner with FPL and Tampa-based Streetleaf to launch the Light Up, Manatee initiative.
County Commissioners recently approved using $3 million of American Rescue Plan funds to partner with FPL and Tampa-based Streetleaf to launch the Light Up, Manatee initiative.
5-year-old girl hit, killed by SUV while playing in parking space, driver arrested: FHP
A 5-year-old girl died in Bradenton after being hit by a SUV on Friday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 5-year-old girl died in Bradenton after being hit by a SUV on Friday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Woman’s disappearance considered ‘suspicious’ after brother takes his own life at motel: Bradenton police
A missing woman's disappearance has been deemed suspicious by investigators after they said her brother took his own life at a Brooksville motel.
A missing woman's disappearance has been deemed suspicious by investigators after they said her brother took his own life at a Brooksville motel.
Fight over drugs in Bradenton ends in murder; suspect arrested
A Bradenton man is under arrest, charged with murder.
A Bradenton man is under arrest, charged with murder.
Old Budget Inn in Manatee County to be transformed into affordable housing for those with disabilities
At the corner of U.S. 41 and Braden Avenue, the Budget Inn of Sarasota sits decaying – a former shell of itself.
At the corner of U.S. 41 and Braden Avenue, the Budget Inn of Sarasota sits decaying – a former shell of itself.
69 live rabbits, 32 dead rabbits found at hoarder home in Bradenton
Manatee County Animal Welfare was called to a Bradenton home in the 1500 block of 15th Street West for a complaint about ‘deplorable' animal hoarding.
Manatee County Animal Welfare was called to a Bradenton home in the 1500 block of 15th Street West for a complaint about ‘deplorable' animal hoarding.
Bradenton man shot in head dies; search underway for shooter
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide that happened on 14th Street West in Bradenton.
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide that happened on 14th Street West in Bradenton.
Bradenton girl who fell in family swimming pool dies after being taken off life support
A five-year-old girl from Bradenton passed away after falling into a pool on Sunday afternoon, according to officials.
A five-year-old girl from Bradenton passed away after falling into a pool on Sunday afternoon, according to officials.
Day care owner in Parrish accused of inappropriately touching teen employees
The owner of Country Cubs Day Care was arrested on Tuesday after an investigation revealed that he committed lewd and lascivious acts on two teenage girls who worked in the day care, according to detectives.
The owner of Country Cubs Day Care was arrested on Tuesday after an investigation revealed that he committed lewd and lascivious acts on two teenage girls who worked in the day care, according to detectives.
Manatee County group holds 'read-in' outside school board meeting, protesting new book removal policy
So far, more than 70 books have either been restricted or removed from Manatee County schools, but some feel the new removal policy isn't fair.
So far, more than 70 books have either been restricted or removed from Manatee County schools, but some feel the new removal policy isn't fair.
All-inclusive accessible playground opening in Manatee County this year
A plot of land at Tom Bennett Park off State Road 64 in Manatee County is being transformed into an accessible playground.
A plot of land at Tom Bennett Park off State Road 64 in Manatee County is being transformed into an accessible playground.
Tax season 2024: Here’s how to get free tax help if your household income is less than $79K
Tax season officially kicked off on Monday and the United Way is helping those concerned about doing their own taxes.
Tax season officially kicked off on Monday and the United Way is helping those concerned about doing their own taxes.
Bradenton volunteers conducting homeless census to determine future funding, program needs
Walking the streets of Bradenton are volunteers like Kim Simpson, who is in her seventh year collecting data for the 2024 Point in Time Homeless Census.
Walking the streets of Bradenton are volunteers like Kim Simpson, who is in her seventh year collecting data for the 2024 Point in Time Homeless Census.

















