More than 50 Manatee County game rooms busted in undercover operations for illegal gambling
Owners of some game rooms in Manatee County are taking a loss that’s much bigger than from the slot machines.
Owners of some game rooms in Manatee County are taking a loss that’s much bigger than from the slot machines.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Teen homicide victim died in shootout at Manatee County mobile home park, deputies say
Manatee County deputies say they now know the identity of a teenager found dead inside a mobile home park on Sunday morning.
Manatee County deputies say they now know the identity of a teenager found dead inside a mobile home park on Sunday morning.
Teen dies by ‘homicidal violence’ in Manatee County mobile home park, deputies say
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after it says a teenager was killed by homicidal violence.
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after it says a teenager was killed by homicidal violence.
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.
The FDA has approved Leqembi after an eighteen-month trial that improved memory loss by 27 percent.
Suspected sea life poachers steal hundreds of protected animals from Manatee County waterways
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, along with captains in Manatee County are on the lookout for people poaching sea life from the water.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, along with captains in Manatee County are on the lookout for people poaching sea life from the water.
Fiery Bradenton crash leads investigators to 12 stolen vehicles, juvenile driver injured: Police
A fiery crash involving stolen vehicles over the weekend left one juvenile with serious injures and led Bradenton police to 10 more stolen vehicles taken from an auto body shop.
A fiery crash involving stolen vehicles over the weekend left one juvenile with serious injures and led Bradenton police to 10 more stolen vehicles taken from an auto body shop.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bradenton police arrest 7th murder suspect in connection with January shooting
Bradenton police have arrested a seventh suspect in connection with a deadly shooting that took place at 10th Avenue W. in January.
Bradenton police have arrested a seventh suspect in connection with a deadly shooting that took place at 10th Avenue W. in January.
Bradenton police arrest 6th murder suspect after 60 rounds fired in fatal shooting, 1 still at large
Six men have been arrested in connection with a deadly Bradenton shooting in January as police search for a seventh suspect.
Six men have been arrested in connection with a deadly Bradenton shooting in January as police search for a seventh suspect.
DUI case against Manatee Commissioner George Kruse dropped by prosecutors
State prosecutors have dropped the DUI case against Manatee County Commissioner George Kruse.
State prosecutors have dropped the DUI case against Manatee County Commissioner George Kruse.
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.
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.
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.
Second case of malaria confirmed in Sarasota, Manatee area: Health officials
Health officials in Sarasota and Manatee counties confirmed its second case of malaria in more than three weeks.
Health officials in Sarasota and Manatee counties confirmed its second case of malaria in more than three weeks.



















