2019 Palmetto murder suspect arrested in Mexico: MCSO
A Palmetto man wanted for the murder of an 18-year-old in 2019 was arrested in Mexico and returned to Florida to face second-degree murder charges, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
A Palmetto man wanted for the murder of an 18-year-old in 2019 was arrested in Mexico and returned to Florida to face second-degree murder charges, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
Prescribed burn in Manatee County aimed at reducing wildfire risk while several counties remain under burn ban
You may have seen a lot of smoke in the Palmetto area on Friday morning as Manatee County conducted a prescribed burn at Emerson Point Preserve.
You may have seen a lot of smoke in the Palmetto area on Friday morning as Manatee County conducted a prescribed burn at Emerson Point Preserve.
Palmetto park bathrooms set on fire, police searching for juvenile suspects
Palmetto police are looking for two juvenile males who are suspected of setting a fire inside the bathrooms at Sutton Park on January 3.
Palmetto police are looking for two juvenile males who are suspected of setting a fire inside the bathrooms at Sutton Park on January 3.
Bradenton teen whose leg was amputated during 17-hour surgery to remove tumor heads home from hospital
A Bradenton teen is finally heading home after a nearly 17-hour surgery to remove a tumor and to amputate her left leg.
A Bradenton teen is finally heading home after a nearly 17-hour surgery to remove a tumor and to amputate her left leg.
Manatee Children's Services works to break the cycle of child abuse for nearly five decades
For nearly 50 years, Manatee Children's Services has worked to be an advocate and a resource to stop child abuse.
For nearly 50 years, Manatee Children's Services has worked to be an advocate and a resource to stop child abuse.
Suspected car thief killed in rollover crash: MCSO
An 18-year-old who is accused of stealing a car in Hillsborough County was killed in a crash while driving it into Palmetto, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
An 18-year-old who is accused of stealing a car in Hillsborough County was killed in a crash while driving it into Palmetto, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
Work continues on historic Anna Maria City Pier after 2024 hurricane damage
One by one, new pilings are being installed as the City of Anna Maria Island works to build back the city pier, which has been closed since Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused damage to the pier and even washed away the pier's walkway.
One by one, new pilings are being installed as the City of Anna Maria Island works to build back the city pier, which has been closed since Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused damage to the pier and even washed away the pier's walkway.
Two arrested in armed robbery at Latin grocery store in Bradenton: Deputies
Two men were arrested after an armed robbery at a Latin grocery store in Bradenton on Sunday, according to deputies.
Two men were arrested after an armed robbery at a Latin grocery store in Bradenton on Sunday, according to deputies.
Parrish community mourns death of missing child found dead in Alabama
A Parrish family is mourning the death of a four-year-old boy who was found dead after disappearing while visiting his father in Alabama.
A Parrish family is mourning the death of a four-year-old boy who was found dead after disappearing while visiting his father in Alabama.
Man dead after shooting in Bradenton; no arrest made: Deputies
A man was shot and killed early Thursday morning in the 1300 block of 18th Place East in Bradenton.
A man was shot and killed early Thursday morning in the 1300 block of 18th Place East in Bradenton.
Cold weather shelters opening across Tampa Bay as temperatures drop
Cold weather shelters are opening Tuesday night in Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Hernando and Citrus counties as temperatures are forecast to plunge into the 30s.
Cold weather shelters are opening Tuesday night in Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Hernando and Citrus counties as temperatures are forecast to plunge into the 30s.
New sticker program helps Manatee County deputies 'respond with care'
It's a small sticker, with a big job in Manatee County. A 'Respond with Care' sticker alerts first responders to situations that could bring them face to face with someone with special needs.
It's a small sticker, with a big job in Manatee County. A 'Respond with Care' sticker alerts first responders to situations that could bring them face to face with someone with special needs.
Manatee County dispatchers help deliver five babies over three months: 'Once I hung up, I had happy tears'
Manatee County 911 telecommunicators have helped callers deliver five babies over the phone in the last three months.
Manatee County 911 telecommunicators have helped callers deliver five babies over the phone in the last three months.
Reviving history: Nonprofit works to restore oysters in Manatee River
The health of the Manatee River has become a main focus of the non-profit, Oyster River Ecology. The organization is working to turn around years of damage done from wastewater spills, construction and overall changes to the area.
The health of the Manatee River has become a main focus of the non-profit, Oyster River Ecology. The organization is working to turn around years of damage done from wastewater spills, construction and overall changes to the area.
Ambulance with patient inside involved in 3-vehicle crash in Bradenton: police
An ambulance with a patient inside was involved in a three-vehicle crash on Saturday evening, according to the Bradenton Police Department.
An ambulance with a patient inside was involved in a three-vehicle crash on Saturday evening, according to the Bradenton Police Department.
Bradenton drag race honors NASCAR driver Greg Biffle after deadly plane crash
The 6th annual Christmas Tree Drag Race at Bradenton Park honored the late Greg Biffle, a retired NASCAR driver.
The 6th annual Christmas Tree Drag Race at Bradenton Park honored the late Greg Biffle, a retired NASCAR driver.
Clinical social worker behind Manatee County toy drive helping make Christmas brighter for foster youth
A St. Petersburg licensed clinical social worker is trying to make Christmas better for more than just her patients.
A St. Petersburg licensed clinical social worker is trying to make Christmas better for more than just her patients.
Citrus County woman accused of shooting and killing 2 ex-husbands: ‘This is bizarre’
A Citrus County woman has been arrested after men in Bradenton and Tampa were found shot to death on Wednesday.
A Citrus County woman has been arrested after men in Bradenton and Tampa were found shot to death on Wednesday.
Bradenton contractor accused of scamming hurricane survivors; at least 14 victims lost more than $220K
Bay Area contractor Brian Michaud is behind bars, accused of defrauding more than a dozen senior residents in the Seabreeze mobile home community after Hurricane Milton.
Bay Area contractor Brian Michaud is behind bars, accused of defrauding more than a dozen senior residents in the Seabreeze mobile home community after Hurricane Milton.
Search underway for suspect who shot, killed Manatee County resident at front door: Deputies
Investigators in Manatee County are searching for a shooting suspect who killed a man in Bradenton Wednesday afternoon.
Investigators in Manatee County are searching for a shooting suspect who killed a man in Bradenton Wednesday afternoon.