FHP: Teen killed after vehicle plunges into Manatee River

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash in Manatee County that claimed the life of a Bradenton teen. 

Manatee County launches wild hog hunting program with Hillsborough County farm

Wild hogs dig through soil and damage property, crops and native plants, and they can even be very aggressive – causing big problems for state homeowners, farmers and Florida's ecosystem.

Doctor who survived malaria several times urges Sarasota, Manatee to take precautions after recent cases

A Florida doctor who has survived malaria several times urged the community in Sarasota and Manatee counties Wednesday to take precautions following six confirmed locally-transmitted cases.

FDA approves new drug to treat Alzheimer's disease

The FDA has approved Leqembi after an eighteen-month trial that improved memory loss by 27 percent.

Controversial new Florida law could pave the way for fertilizer byproduct use in road construction

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a controversial measure that directs transportation officials to determine if a waste byproduct from the fertilizer industry could be used in building roads.

Keep Manatee Beautiful aims to pick up 100,000 pounds of trash

Cleaning up trash isn’t just a job, it’s a responsibility Keep Manatee Beautiful hopes residents take to heart.

Bay Area school districts may square up against social media giants

School districts across Florida are joining a growing movement to sue social media giants in hopes of convincing the companies to change their platforms to better protect children. 

Sarasota malaria cases prompt statewide health advisory

The Florida Department of Health issued a statewide mosquito-borne illness advisory after confirming more cases of malaria on Monday. As it stands right now, a total of 4 cases have been confirmed in Sarasota County. 

Water main break in Manatee County causes major traffic delays

Traffic coming on and off the Manatee Avenue Bridge sat at a standstill at times on Monday. Crews worked to fix a water main break on the bridge after a thousand feet of water pipe dropped off last week.

Tampa Bay officials confirm second case of malaria in more than three weeks

The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota and Manatee issued a mosquito-borne illness alert for both counties after the most recent case was confirmed.

Water main break could take weeks to repair on Anna Maria Island bridge: County officials

Customers of Manatee County Utilities on Anna Maria Island are being asked to reduce their water usage where they can after a section of a water main collapsed, dropping to the bottom of Anna Maria Sound Monday.