Premier SuperCopa brings youth soccer players from across North America to Bradenton

The Premier SuperCopa, dubbed America's Championship, is the highest level of competition in North America for U9 - U12 competitive youth team, and over the last few days, has brought thousands to Bradenton.

Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh unexpectedly resigns

In an email sent to her colleagues Friday morning, Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh unexpectedly announced her resignation, saying she's taking a step back to spend more time with her family. 

Two people killed in Bradenton shooting, deputies say

A suspect has been arrested after two people were found shot and killed in a Bradenton home on Wednesday morning, deputies said. 

NRFD: 1 dead in Palmetto house fire

Officials are working to find the root of an early morning fatal house fire in Palmetto.

Puppies left in sealed box rescued outside Bradenton Walmart

Manatee County Animal Welfare is searching for the person who sealed 7-week-old puppies in a box and abandoned them on the sidewalk outside a Walmart. 

Missing teen with autism located in Bradenton

A teenager with autism who was reported missing in Bradenton early Tuesday morning has been safely located. No additional details were provided. 

Manatee detectives looking for suspects who fled armed robbery in Black Chevy Equinox

Manatee County deputies are investigating an armed robbery after unknown suspects stole bags of money from an armored Gardaworld truck in Ellenton on Friday morning.

Truck flips over on I-75 after fatal Bradenton crash

The Florida Highway Patrol says a 31-year-old Tampa man died on Friday morning after his truck flipped over on I-75.

FHP: SUV and motorcycle collide in fatal Bradenton crash

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a motorcycle crashed into the side of an SUV on Thursday night in Bradenton.

Tropicana shooting suspect sets missing Bradenton woman free as he remains at large, police say

A missing Bradenton woman has been safely located after police say she was taken against her will from the Tropicana Bradenton plant by her co-worker who is accused of shooting at a fellow employee. 

New Wave Attenuation Devices to be installed near Skyway Fishing Pier to help prevent erosion

Sticking slightly out of the water, triangular pyramids forms a line of defense against mother nature. Hundreds of them can be seen along the side of southbound I-275 near the Skyway Fishing Pier. 

Tropicana shooting suspect may be with missing Bradenton woman, police say

The Bradenton Police Department is still searching for a missing woman in connection with a shooting at the Tropicana plant on Monday night. 

Manatee commissioners approve policy allowing county employees to carry guns at work

County employees in Manatee County will soon be able to be armed at work. The Manatee County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the policy Tuesday morning.