FHP: 3 taken to the hospital after wrong-way crash on I-75, DUI investigation underway
A wrong-way driver caused a crash on I-75 just south of 69th Street in Manatee County early Monday morning, troopers said.
A wrong-way driver caused a crash on I-75 just south of 69th Street in Manatee County early Monday morning, troopers said.
Manatee Technical College training next generation of diesel system technicians
The work done at Manatee Technical College is preparing students like Ryan Lazarus for a career as a diesel system technicians.
The work done at Manatee Technical College is preparing students like Ryan Lazarus for a career as a diesel system technicians.
Laser Light Nights returns to Bishop Museum with more shows and music favorites
Summer in Bradenton might be a bit more fun with Bishop Museums Laser Light Nights. Music and light displays are paired in the museums planetarium.
Summer in Bradenton might be a bit more fun with Bishop Museums Laser Light Nights. Music and light displays are paired in the museums planetarium.
MCSO: Officers shoot at convicted felon in stolen vehicle accused of running over Manatee County deputy
A Manatee County deputy is recovering after investigators say he was run over by a convicted felon out on bond after authorities tried to pull him over for driving a stolen vehicle.
A Manatee County deputy is recovering after investigators say he was run over by a convicted felon out on bond after authorities tried to pull him over for driving a stolen vehicle.
Local doctors hope to protect firefighters from cancer with new initiative
Cancer has become the leading cause of death among firefighters and the Sarasota Memorial Hospital's Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute is working to help Sarasota and Manatee fire crews.
Cancer has become the leading cause of death among firefighters and the Sarasota Memorial Hospital's Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute is working to help Sarasota and Manatee fire crews.
Missing 79-year-old Manatee County man found dead, deputies say
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office says a 79-year-old man who went missing on May 17 has been found dead.
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office says a 79-year-old man who went missing on May 17 has been found dead.
Pedestrian killed in Manatee County crash, deputies say
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on a fatal pedestrian crash that took place on Thursday night.
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on a fatal pedestrian crash that took place on Thursday night.
Manatee County Hurricane Preparedness Expo brings in 50 vendors for residents ahead of hurricane season
Fifty vendors filled the Bradenton Area Convention Center for Manatee County’s third annual Hurricane Preparedness Expo.
Fifty vendors filled the Bradenton Area Convention Center for Manatee County’s third annual Hurricane Preparedness Expo.
Rabies alert issued after feral cat tests positive in Palmetto
A feral cat in the Palm View area of Palmetto tested positive for rabies Wednesday, prompting the Department of Health in Manatee County to issue a rabies alert for residents.
A feral cat in the Palm View area of Palmetto tested positive for rabies Wednesday, prompting the Department of Health in Manatee County to issue a rabies alert for residents.
Manatee County theater project shines spotlight on artists with developmental disabilities
A Bay Area performance of ‘Annie’ is changing the lives of the actors and their mentors.
A Bay Area performance of ‘Annie’ is changing the lives of the actors and their mentors.
Proposed Holmes Beach parking garage sparks state showdown
The city of Holmes Beach, population 3,023, has a ban on building new parking garages. But there's a new bill on the governor's desk that would effectively preempt the city's ban, leading hundreds of vocal opponents to petition online.
The city of Holmes Beach, population 3,023, has a ban on building new parking garages. But there's a new bill on the governor's desk that would effectively preempt the city's ban, leading hundreds of vocal opponents to petition online.
Three killed in dump truck crash in Parrish played integral roles in the Strawberry Festival
The Plant City community is mourning the lives of three beloved people who were considered staples at the Florida Strawberry Festival.
The Plant City community is mourning the lives of three beloved people who were considered staples at the Florida Strawberry Festival.
3 killed in head-on crash involving dump truck in Parrish, troopers say
Three people were killed after dump truck and an SUV collided head-on Monday afternoon in Parrish, troopers said.
Three people were killed after dump truck and an SUV collided head-on Monday afternoon in Parrish, troopers said.
Convicted felon charged after shooting Bradenton man armed with a machete in self-defense, police say
One man is dead and another is facing charges after police say a convicted felon shot a machete-wielding neighbor in Bradenton early Sunday morning.
One man is dead and another is facing charges after police say a convicted felon shot a machete-wielding neighbor in Bradenton early Sunday morning.
Adopt-a-Palooza returns to Manatee County with nearly 200 animals looking for their forever family
The 7th Annual Adopt-a-Palooza was a pet lover's paradise, with nearly 200 cats and dogs from Manatee County Animal Welfare and several local rescue organizations in search of the pur-fect forever family.
The 7th Annual Adopt-a-Palooza was a pet lover's paradise, with nearly 200 cats and dogs from Manatee County Animal Welfare and several local rescue organizations in search of the pur-fect forever family.
Cortez fisherman — who gardens as a hobby — breaks state record with giant pumpkin
When Tim Canniff isn't on the water, you can find him in his Florida backyard. Out of that garden, he grew a record-breaking pumpkin, weighing a whopping 1,039 pounds. It is temporarily on display at a Cortez restaurant.
When Tim Canniff isn't on the water, you can find him in his Florida backyard. Out of that garden, he grew a record-breaking pumpkin, weighing a whopping 1,039 pounds. It is temporarily on display at a Cortez restaurant.
Bradenton fire rips through home
Firefighters are trying to determine what caused the flames that spread at a Bradenton home.
Firefighters are trying to determine what caused the flames that spread at a Bradenton home.
MCSO: Manatee deputy fires twice at suspect after being pinned, dragged by vehicle
A Manatee County Sheriff’s Office deputy is on paid administrative leave after the agency says he fired two shots at a suspect who is accused of using a vehicle to pin the deputy, knock him to the ground and drag him several hundred yards.
A Manatee County Sheriff’s Office deputy is on paid administrative leave after the agency says he fired two shots at a suspect who is accused of using a vehicle to pin the deputy, knock him to the ground and drag him several hundred yards.
Man creates home made out of shipping containers in Manatee County
A unique home in southern Manatee County sits as an example of Glen Gibellina's vision and hard work.
A unique home in southern Manatee County sits as an example of Glen Gibellina's vision and hard work.
2 teens arrested after shooting outside Ellenton outlet mall, deputies say
Manatee County deputies have arrested two teenagers in connection with a shooting outside the Ellenton Premium Outlets on Sunday.
Manatee County deputies have arrested two teenagers in connection with a shooting outside the Ellenton Premium Outlets on Sunday.