Man arrested after punching Rideshare driver in Manatee County, stealing his car: MCSO

A man is accused of punching a Rideshare driver in Manatee County, stealing his car, and then leading deputies on a pursuit in which his car was engulfed in sparks and eventually caught on fire.

Former Hardee County deputy arrested for animal cruelty

A former deputy with the Hardee County Sheriff’s Office has turned himself in to authorities to face charges of animal cruelty. 

Former Hardee County deputy facing more animal cruelty charges flees state, deputies say

Manatee County deputies are searching for a former deputy with the Hardee County Sheriff's Office who they say abused dogs at his boarding facility weeks after he was arrested for animal cruelty and ordered to shut down his business. 

Manatee County commission approves purchase to preserve special land in Parrish

Sixty-eight acres make up Crooked River Ranch in Parrish. Protecting the chunk of land was a top priority for Manatee County’s Environmental Lands Program.

Search underway for suspect in 2022 murder at Sunshine Skyway Fishing Pier: MCSO

Investigators are searching for a man who they believe is involved in a murder that happened more than a year ago at the Sunshine Skyway South Fishing Pier in Manatee County. 

World Champions Cup tees off for first time in Bradenton

The morning was filled with smiles, pictures and celebratory cigar smoke at the Concession Golf Club in Bradenton on the eve of the inaugural World Champions Cup.

Man arrested for exposing himself to women at Bradenton nature trail: Deputies

A 38-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday for exposing his private parts to random women who were walking along the nature trail at Heritage Harbour Lake, according to officials.

Homicide at Bradenton homeless camp under investigation: MCSO

A transient who deputies say they believe got into an argument with a man recently found dead and buried at a Bradenton homeless camp has been arrested on unrelated charges.

Investigators noticing increase in vehicle thefts in Manatee County

It's a crime of opportunity that can easily be prevented, but the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said they are noticing an uptick in vehicle thefts despite all the warnings. 

Bradenton nursery has grown poinsettias for over 70 years

Located in the heart of Bradenton, Orban’s Nursery and Garden Center emerges as a botanical powerhouse and a beacon of holiday splendor.

2 suspects at large after robbing Bradenton smoke shop at gunpoint

The Bradenton Police Department is searching for two suspects after they robbed a Bradenton smoke shop at gunpoint Wednesday morning.

Pedestrian dead after Bradenton crash

The Bradenton Police Department is investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian on Monday night.

'It's very suspicious': Florida man vanishes, vehicle found abandoned in Palmetto

A 42-year-old man vanished without a trace, and now, deputies with the Manatee County Sheriff's Office are asking the public for help in finding him.