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.
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.
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.
‘This didn’t need to happen:’ Holmes Beach family files lawsuit after mother’s death
The family of a woman killed in crash in Holmes Beach has filed a lawsuit against a construction company and the driver who hit her.
The family of a woman killed in crash in Holmes Beach has filed a lawsuit against a construction company and the driver who hit her.
14-year-old with loaded gun arrested at Palmetto High School after trying to dodge weapon detector: PPD
A 9th grader is facing charges after police say he brought a loaded pistol to Palmetto High School on Friday morning.
A 9th grader is facing charges after police say he brought a loaded pistol to Palmetto High School on Friday morning.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
18-year-old boy killed, 1 injured after shooting in Palmetto: Police
An 18-year-old was shot and killed in Palmetto on Saturday afternoon, according to police.
An 18-year-old was shot and killed in Palmetto on Saturday afternoon, according to police.
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.
The 9th Annual Bradenton River Regatta welcomed more than 100,000 visitors on Saturday as Manatee County's largest free spectator event.
Pedestrian critically injured after being hit by car in Manatee County: FHP
A man was critically injured on Friday night after being hit by a car, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A man was critically injured on Friday night after being hit by a car, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
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.