Stabbing at Bradenton home kills one man, injures another: MCSO
One man is dead after an argument led to a stabbing at a Bradenton home early on Sunday morning, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
Elderly Florida woman collects $108K in unclaimed funds after thinking she was getting scammed
It seemed like every time 88-year-old Barbara checked her mail, she had another letter from a law firm or a private investigator, all offering to help her claim money they said she was owed, in exchange for part of the proceeds.
Anna Maria Island establishes 'No Swim Zone' at Bean Point following drownings
An area off of Anna Maria Island known as 'Bean Point' is now a 'No Swim Zone.'
Bradenton police officers come to the rescue when ducklings fall through a grate
Bradenton Police came to the rescue of baby ducklings that fell through a grate.
Manatee County joins growing list of cities, counties challenging Senate Bill 180 with legal action
Manatee County just joined a list of 10 other local governments, suing the state over Senate Bill 180.
Man found dead on South Skyway Fishing Pier
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a man's death on the fishing piers along the Sunshine Skyway Bridge on Tuesday morning.
Body found in water identified as missing swimmer, Manatee County officials confirm
Officials in Manatee County confirmed on Tuesday that a body found in the water Monday is that of a 20-year-old swimmer who vanished over the weekend.
Body believed to be missing swimmer found off Anna Maria Island
Manatee County officials say they believe the body of a missing 20-year-old swimmer has been found off Anna Maria Island.
Bradenton police seek tips in teen's 2024 murder
One year after a 16-year-old boy was shot to death in Bradenton, police are once again asking for the public's help in bringing the teen's killer to justice.
Baby sea turtles on Anna Maria Island struggling to reach Gulf after hurricane damage
It’s hatchling season along Florida’s Gulf Coast, but on Anna Maria Island, baby sea turtles are facing tougher odds than usual. Conservationists say artificial lighting is disorienting the newborn turtles, drawing them inland instead of toward the Gulf.
Manatee County Schools select new superintendent
School board members in Manatee County selected its newest superintendent on Tuesday.
Homicide investigation underway after shooting in Bradenton neighborhood
The Bradenton Police Department says detectives are investigating a homicide after gunfire in a neighborhood left a person dead.
Thunderstorm’s 55 mph winds pull off roofs in Palmetto mobile home park
Sunday's strong storms caused damage to homes in a Manatee County community, with crews helping homeowners clean up the mess.
Manatee County residents ask for extra protections for Myakka River
Some Manatee County residents are asking for stronger protection for the Myakka River, and its flood plain. However, there are concerns that Senate Bill 180 will prevent the County Commission from adding the extra protections.
Missing teen found dead in pond caught on camera alone ‘sprinting’ toward water: ‘There’s no one chasing him’
More than one week after 18-year-old Giovanni Pelletier was found dead in a Manatee County retention pond, the sheriff’s office is releasing video that sheds more light on what he was doing before he disappeared earlier this month.
From hive to business: Florida beekeepers get a boost on World Honey Bee Day
The University of Florida is helping beekeepers across the state transform their passion into a profession.
Sawfish trapped in lower Tampa Bay rescued thanks to young fisherman’s catch of a lifetime
Sawfish were once a common sight in Florida waters, but now they're endangered and facing a number of threats – including an illness that causes them to spin.
Giovanni Pelletier’s body officially identified by medical examiner
A body found in a retention pond during a search for a missing teenager has been identified by the medical examiner as 18-year-old Giovanni Pelletier.
School zone speed cameras catch drivers as fast as 78 mph, Bradenton officials say
Bradenton police are warning drivers to slow down after the city’s school zone cameras caught 50 speeders on the first day of the 2025-26 school year.
Missing Florida girl found, mother arrested a week after bolting during Walmart theft investigation
A 2-year-old girl has been safely located, and her mother is behind bars, a week after deputies say the pair sped away from a Manatee County Walmart following a theft investigation.