Search underway for suspect in 2022 murder at Sunshine Skyway Fishing Pier: MCSO

Investigators are searching for a man who they believe is involved in a murder that happened more than a year ago at the Sunshine Skyway South Fishing Pier in Manatee County. 

World Champions Cup tees off for first time in Bradenton

The morning was filled with smiles, pictures and celebratory cigar smoke at the Concession Golf Club in Bradenton on the eve of the inaugural World Champions Cup.

Man arrested for exposing himself to women at Bradenton nature trail: Deputies

A 38-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday for exposing his private parts to random women who were walking along the nature trail at Heritage Harbour Lake, according to officials.

Homicide at Bradenton homeless camp under investigation: MCSO

A transient who deputies say they believe got into an argument with a man recently found dead and buried at a Bradenton homeless camp has been arrested on unrelated charges.

Investigators noticing increase in vehicle thefts in Manatee County

It's a crime of opportunity that can easily be prevented, but the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said they are noticing an uptick in vehicle thefts despite all the warnings. 

Bradenton nursery has grown poinsettias for over 70 years

Located in the heart of Bradenton, Orban’s Nursery and Garden Center emerges as a botanical powerhouse and a beacon of holiday splendor.

2 suspects at large after robbing Bradenton smoke shop at gunpoint

The Bradenton Police Department is searching for two suspects after they robbed a Bradenton smoke shop at gunpoint Wednesday morning.

Pedestrian dead after Bradenton crash

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. 

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. 

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.

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).