Are shark interactions on the rise in Florida? Expert weighs in after shark bites man off Anna Maria Island
A man is recovering in the hospital after being bitten by a shark on Anna Maria Island Sunday. It's the latest shark interaction in Florida.
A man is recovering in the hospital after being bitten by a shark on Anna Maria Island Sunday. It's the latest shark interaction in Florida.
HCSO sergeant arrested after argument over parking spot in Manatee County: Authorities
A sergeant with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office was placed on administrative leave after he was arrested Sunday.
A sergeant with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office was placed on administrative leave after he was arrested Sunday.
Man injured after being bitten by shark off Anna Maria Island: Officials
A man is recovering in the hospital after he was bitten by a shark off Anna Maria Island, according to West Manatee Fire Rescue.
A man is recovering in the hospital after he was bitten by a shark off Anna Maria Island, according to West Manatee Fire Rescue.
9 injured after 2 boats collide off Anna Maria Island: Officials
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission is investigating a boat crash that sent nine people to the hospital on Sunday.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission is investigating a boat crash that sent nine people to the hospital on Sunday.
‘Florida’s sweetest attraction’ Mixon Fruit Farms closes doors after more than 80 years
Mixon Fruit Farms in Bradenton has been called "Florida's sweetest attraction," and it has drawn thousands from across the country and beyond.
Mixon Fruit Farms in Bradenton has been called "Florida's sweetest attraction," and it has drawn thousands from across the country and beyond.
Bradenton boat burglar steals from vessels at marina, deputies say
The Bradenton Police Department is searching for a man they say is a boat burglar.
The Bradenton Police Department is searching for a man they say is a boat burglar.
DeSantis appoints 20 year resident of Manatee County to Board of County Commissioners
A local man was appointed to the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) by Governor DeSantis.
A local man was appointed to the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) by Governor DeSantis.
Scientists planting seagrass hope slow down Florida's alarming loss
Seagrass is a main focus for marine biologist Nikki Jackson of Aquatech in Tampa, and the news hasn't been good.
Seagrass is a main focus for marine biologist Nikki Jackson of Aquatech in Tampa, and the news hasn't been good.
Myakka City cattle rancher holds on to Florida’s past while riding into the future
What is old Florida? A Bay Area cattle rancher whose family has been in the Sunshine State for more than a century tells FOX 13 what it means to him.
What is old Florida? A Bay Area cattle rancher whose family has been in the Sunshine State for more than a century tells FOX 13 what it means to him.
CERT volunteers preparing for next big storm
A FEMA nationwide program called CERT will be ready for hurricane season in Florida.
A FEMA nationwide program called CERT will be ready for hurricane season in Florida.
3 teens arrested after breaking into Bradenton vape shop, crashing stolen car
Three teens were arrested for breaking into a Bradenton vape shop and leading Manatee County deputies on a chase early Friday morning, according to the sheriff's office.
Three teens were arrested for breaking into a Bradenton vape shop and leading Manatee County deputies on a chase early Friday morning, according to the sheriff's office.
Bradenton family convicted of selling bleach online for COVID-19 cure, sold $1 million worth
Four members of a Florida family were convicted for selling toxic industrial bleach as a miraculous cure for COVID-19 and other physical and mental diseases through their online church in a conspiracy starting in 2010.
Four members of a Florida family were convicted for selling toxic industrial bleach as a miraculous cure for COVID-19 and other physical and mental diseases through their online church in a conspiracy starting in 2010.
Poachers removing hundreds of animals from waters on Anna Maria Island, boat captains say
Boat captains on Anna Maria Island said poachers are turning the water into a free-for-all, removing hundreds of living animals from their habitat at a time.
Boat captains on Anna Maria Island said poachers are turning the water into a free-for-all, removing hundreds of living animals from their habitat at a time.
Manatee residents notice strange smell from tap water, county officials say it's safe to drink
A lot of residents in Manatee County are left wondering why their tap water smells strange.
A lot of residents in Manatee County are left wondering why their tap water smells strange.
Deadly Jet Ski crash on Manatee River has family mourning loss of teen: ‘Hold your babies tight’
A teenager is dead, and his brother is fighting for his life after a fishing trip turned tragic Saturday.
A teenager is dead, and his brother is fighting for his life after a fishing trip turned tragic Saturday.
Sea turtle hatchlings trapped in hole on Holmes Beach rescued, released into Gulf
Officials are reminding beachgoers to fill in their holes after four sea turtle hatchlings recently became trapped.
Officials are reminding beachgoers to fill in their holes after four sea turtle hatchlings recently became trapped.
Teen killed in Jet Ski crash on Manatee River that seriously injured brother: FWC
A day on the water turned tragic Saturday when a Jet Ski crashed on the Manatee River killing a 14-year-old boy and injuring his 17-year-old brother.
A day on the water turned tragic Saturday when a Jet Ski crashed on the Manatee River killing a 14-year-old boy and injuring his 17-year-old brother.
More than 50 Manatee County game rooms busted in undercover operations for illegal gambling
Owners of some game rooms in Manatee County are taking a loss that’s much bigger than from the slot machines.
Owners of some game rooms in Manatee County are taking a loss that’s much bigger than from the slot machines.
FHP: Teen killed after vehicle plunges into Manatee River
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash in Manatee County that claimed the life of a Bradenton teen.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash in Manatee County that claimed the life of a Bradenton teen.
Manatee County launches wild hog hunting program with Hillsborough County farm
Wild hogs dig through soil and damage property, crops and native plants, and they can even be very aggressive – causing big problems for state homeowners, farmers and Florida's ecosystem.
Wild hogs dig through soil and damage property, crops and native plants, and they can even be very aggressive – causing big problems for state homeowners, farmers and Florida's ecosystem.