Snake slithers into Bradenton home and hides under dresser, police say
A snake seeking shelter from a storm was a shock for a Bradenton family.
A snake seeking shelter from a storm was a shock for a Bradenton family.
Hurricane Idalia flooding sparks 3 fires in Holmes Beach: Police
Hurricane Idalia kept firefighters in Holmes Beach busy Wednesday morning as flooding sparked several fires.
Hurricane Idalia kept firefighters in Holmes Beach busy Wednesday morning as flooding sparked several fires.
Hurricane Idalia: Police assist distressed boater in Bradenton
A distressed boater is recovering after police received a call for help early Wednesday morning as Hurricane Idalia sat off Bradenton’s west coast.
A distressed boater is recovering after police received a call for help early Wednesday morning as Hurricane Idalia sat off Bradenton’s west coast.
Bradenton man calls 911 after shooting girlfriend: BPD
An argument on Sunday afternoon resulted in a shooting at a Bradenton apartment, according to officials.
An argument on Sunday afternoon resulted in a shooting at a Bradenton apartment, according to officials.
Lakewood Ranch teen using carpentry to help homeless veterans
One Lakewood Ranch teen hopes to end veteran homelessness, one flag at a time.
One Lakewood Ranch teen hopes to end veteran homelessness, one flag at a time.
Former Manatee County service station transformed into Shellfish Hatchery
Piles of tires and mounds of debris once sat behind a former service station that has been transformed into a shellfish hatchery.
Piles of tires and mounds of debris once sat behind a former service station that has been transformed into a shellfish hatchery.
Southeast High School student arrested after school administrators find gun in fanny pack
A student at Southeast High School has been arrested after a handgun was found in their fanny pack, according to Manatee County Sheriff’s Office deputies.
A student at Southeast High School has been arrested after a handgun was found in their fanny pack, according to Manatee County Sheriff’s Office deputies.
Suspect in Plant City homicide arrested after car crash, police say
The suspect in Saturday night's homicide in Plant City was arrested in Manatee County on Sunday morning, according to authorities.
The suspect in Saturday night's homicide in Plant City was arrested in Manatee County on Sunday morning, according to authorities.
Manatee commissioners move closer to ending wetland protections despite resident pushback
Wetlands provide a peaceful setting to Florida, but they also work to filter waterways and help protect local communities. However, Manatee County is moving closer to moving wetland protections within the county.
Wetlands provide a peaceful setting to Florida, but they also work to filter waterways and help protect local communities. However, Manatee County is moving closer to moving wetland protections within the county.
Manatee County Commissioners move a step closer to ending wetland protections to the dismay of many residents
Manatee County commissioners have voted to get rid of local protections for wetlands, and instead align with Florida's looser regulations. It's a move that's leaving many residents unhappy, but the decision is not final. The state must now approve the commissioner's choice and then it will go back to the county for a final vote.
Manatee County commissioners have voted to get rid of local protections for wetlands, and instead align with Florida's looser regulations. It's a move that's leaving many residents unhappy, but the decision is not final. The state must now approve the commissioner's choice and then it will go back to the county for a final vote.
Higher water temperatures causing fish kills along Palma Sola Causeway, Little Sarasota Bay
As temperatures outside have heated up, so have waters in the Tampa Bay area. Scientists said that warmer waters mixed with higher salinity can cause oxygen levels to drop, which can lead to fish kills.
As temperatures outside have heated up, so have waters in the Tampa Bay area. Scientists said that warmer waters mixed with higher salinity can cause oxygen levels to drop, which can lead to fish kills.
Manatee County moves forward with mapping parking garage design despite Holmes Beach opposition
Manatee County and the City of Holmes Beach are butting heads again over a parking garage.
Manatee County and the City of Holmes Beach are butting heads again over a parking garage.
Debate over Holmes Beach parking garage continues as Manatee County leaders get first look at designs
In a commission meeting on Monday, Manatee County leaders will get a first look at concept designs for a parking garage on Holmes Beach that's sparked years of debate between city residents and the county government.
In a commission meeting on Monday, Manatee County leaders will get a first look at concept designs for a parking garage on Holmes Beach that's sparked years of debate between city residents and the county government.
$15.4 million Parrish Community Park coming to Manatee County
Some see an empty field, but 11 ½ acres off Ft. Hamer Road will soon be transformed into the Parrish Community Park.
Some see an empty field, but 11 ½ acres off Ft. Hamer Road will soon be transformed into the Parrish Community Park.
Manatee County votes on wetlands protections, residents concerned over potential changes
A packed room full of Manatee County residents expressed their concerns over potential changes to wetlands protections.
A packed room full of Manatee County residents expressed their concerns over potential changes to wetlands protections.
Daughters of Bradenton officer who died from cancer get police escort on first day of school
When Lee Cosens, a sergeant with the Bradenton Police Department, lost his battle with cancer earlier this year, his fellow officers vowed to always be there for his family.
When Lee Cosens, a sergeant with the Bradenton Police Department, lost his battle with cancer earlier this year, his fellow officers vowed to always be there for his family.
Teen arrested for attempted murder after hit-and-run crash critically injures man: Police
Police in Bradenton say an argument led to a hit-and-run crash that sent a man to the hospital in critical condition and landed a teen in jail.
Police in Bradenton say an argument led to a hit-and-run crash that sent a man to the hospital in critical condition and landed a teen in jail.
Driver in Bradenton hit-and-run flees on foot, police say
A driver involved in a hit-and-run crash on Tuesday afternoon in Bradenton fled on foot, according to police.
A driver involved in a hit-and-run crash on Tuesday afternoon in Bradenton fled on foot, according to police.
Manatee County’s IMG Academy sold to Hong Kong-based company for $1.25 billion
As students return to campus at IMG Academy, their school will have a new owner.
As students return to campus at IMG Academy, their school will have a new owner.
Shooting in Bradenton arcade parking lot leaves one dead, police search for homicide suspect
A 34-year-old man was killed in a shooting in the Gold Rush Arcade parking lot on Sunday morning, according to authorities.
A 34-year-old man was killed in a shooting in the Gold Rush Arcade parking lot on Sunday morning, according to authorities.