Pedestrian dead after Bradenton crash
The Bradenton Police Department is investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian on Monday night.
The Bradenton Police Department is investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian on Monday night.
'It's very suspicious': Florida man vanishes, vehicle found abandoned in Palmetto
A 42-year-old man vanished without a trace, and now, deputies with the Manatee County Sheriff's Office are asking the public for help in finding him.
A 42-year-old man vanished without a trace, and now, deputies with the Manatee County Sheriff's Office are asking the public for help in finding him.
Search underway for missing, endangered man last seen nearly a week ago: Manatee deputies
Investigators are continuing to search for a man who is being considered missing and endangered after his car was found in Palmetto.
Investigators are continuing to search for a man who is being considered missing and endangered after his car was found in Palmetto.
Gulf Islands Ferry sets sail on maiden voyage in Manatee County
Sitting in traffic and hunting for beach parking will soon be a thing of the past for many Bradenton Beach visitors.
Sitting in traffic and hunting for beach parking will soon be a thing of the past for many Bradenton Beach visitors.
Salvation Army of Manatee County turns 'Red Kettle Drive' into a dive
Major Tom Richmond with the Salvation Army of Manatee County turned the kick-off to the area’s Red Kettle drive into a dive.
Major Tom Richmond with the Salvation Army of Manatee County turned the kick-off to the area’s Red Kettle drive into a dive.
Manatee County elementary school employee accused of molesting student: MCSO
Manatee County deputies have arrested an elementary school employee who they say molested a third-grade student.
Manatee County deputies have arrested an elementary school employee who they say molested a third-grade student.
Former Manatee County administrator could face charges in criminal investigation
Former Manatee County Administrator Scott Hopes could be at the center of a criminal investigation.
Former Manatee County Administrator Scott Hopes could be at the center of a criminal investigation.
Palmetto holiday light show brings joy to viewers as creator counts his blessings
With upwards of 500,000 lights synchronized to music, for the past five years, Tom Stallings' property has become the ‘Lights of Palmetto.’
With upwards of 500,000 lights synchronized to music, for the past five years, Tom Stallings' property has become the ‘Lights of Palmetto.’
Annexing Anna Maria Island into Bradenton is now part of consolidation study
As part of a bid to dissolve Anna Maria Island's three island cities and absorb roughly $6 billion in taxable property value, Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Titsworth says she's been informed that a possible annexation of the island into the neighboring city of Bradenton will be included in the Anna Maria Island consolidation study being conducted by the Florida Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OPPAGA).
As part of a bid to dissolve Anna Maria Island's three island cities and absorb roughly $6 billion in taxable property value, Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Titsworth says she's been informed that a possible annexation of the island into the neighboring city of Bradenton will be included in the Anna Maria Island consolidation study being conducted by the Florida Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OPPAGA).
Manatee County ranch equips cows with cellular, satellite technology using GPS fencing
If you think cattle ranching hasn't changed in years, you haven't been to Blackbeard's Ranch in Manatee County.
If you think cattle ranching hasn't changed in years, you haven't been to Blackbeard's Ranch in Manatee County.
Suspect in Bradenton double homicide identified as victim's son: Deputies
A man and woman were found dead in a Bradenton mobile home on Friday afternoon, according to officials.
A man and woman were found dead in a Bradenton mobile home on Friday afternoon, according to officials.
Double homicide investigation underway in Bradenton RV park: Authorities
A double homicide investigation is underway in an RV park in Bradenton, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said.
A double homicide investigation is underway in an RV park in Bradenton, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said.
More than 60 cats found in Myakka City hoarding house given second chance at life
More than 60 cats found in a Myakka City hoarding house will soon get a second chance at life.
More than 60 cats found in a Myakka City hoarding house will soon get a second chance at life.
Man gunned down in Bradenton, MSCO offering $5,000 reward for information
Detectives are asking the community for any information that could help them solve the murder of a man who was gunned down in Bradenton three months ago.
Detectives are asking the community for any information that could help them solve the murder of a man who was gunned down in Bradenton three months ago.
Piney Point update: Retention pond at former phosphate plant drained of water
Crews are making progress at Piney Point. The first of four gypsum stacks at the former phosphate plant have been drained of water.
Crews are making progress at Piney Point. The first of four gypsum stacks at the former phosphate plant have been drained of water.
Former Hardee deputy faces animal cruelty charge after video shows him hitting, dragging dog
A former Hardee County Sherriff’s Office deputy has been charged with a first-degree misdemeanor charge of animal cruelty.
A former Hardee County Sherriff’s Office deputy has been charged with a first-degree misdemeanor charge of animal cruelty.
Man dies after being shot while riding bike in Palmetto, suspect charged: MCSO
A man has died after the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said he was shot while biking on the street in Palmetto last week.
A man has died after the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said he was shot while biking on the street in Palmetto last week.
6 men arrested in Manatee County in 'Operation Refuge' for human trafficking charges
Six men are facing human trafficking-related charges after the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said they traveled to meet a minor for sex.
Six men are facing human trafficking-related charges after the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said they traveled to meet a minor for sex.
Bradenton police officers 'crash' Chicago Law Enforcement expo to recruit new officers
Two officers from the Bradenton Police Department took a road trip to Chicago last week to recruit officers as part of Governor Ron DeSantis' $5,000 Law Enforcement signing bonus initiative.
Two officers from the Bradenton Police Department took a road trip to Chicago last week to recruit officers as part of Governor Ron DeSantis' $5,000 Law Enforcement signing bonus initiative.
FHP: Driver dies after 'medical episode', crashes truck in Manatee County
A 61-year-old Palmetto woman crashed her pickup truck after having a medical episode on Saturday night, according to troopers.
A 61-year-old Palmetto woman crashed her pickup truck after having a medical episode on Saturday night, according to troopers.