FAU team launches weather balloon from small town in Manatee County to see effects of cosmic, solar radiation
If you were in the small town of Duette in Manatee County on Tuesday, you might have thought the road to space runs right through town.
If you were in the small town of Duette in Manatee County on Tuesday, you might have thought the road to space runs right through town.
IMG Academy taps former Olympian to head school's volleyball program
For the first time ever, the internationally known sports academy based in Bradenton debuted a volleyball team -- with a former Olympian taking the helm.
For the first time ever, the internationally known sports academy based in Bradenton debuted a volleyball team -- with a former Olympian taking the helm.
Requirements for building near wetlands, watersheds could be loosened in Manatee County
Manatee County currently requires 50 feet, but state guidelines only require 15. Those worried about protecting the environment say that's not enough space.
Manatee County currently requires 50 feet, but state guidelines only require 15. Those worried about protecting the environment say that's not enough space.
Manatee commissioners approve Lakewood Ranch expansion next to Freedom Factory
Despite concerns from Cleetus McFarland with the Freedom Factory Racetrack, residents of Panther Ridge and racing fans, the Taylor Ranch Development will move forward.
Despite concerns from Cleetus McFarland with the Freedom Factory Racetrack, residents of Panther Ridge and racing fans, the Taylor Ranch Development will move forward.
Manatee hospice staff transforms lobby into wedding venue for resident to witness daughter's ceremony
Within two days, the Manatee Springs Rehabilitation and Nursing Center transformed its lobby into the perfect wedding venue. For newlyweds Justin and Tina Pearce, the best and most important part was having Tina's 74-year-old mother Linda, a hospice patient, there to see it.
Within two days, the Manatee Springs Rehabilitation and Nursing Center transformed its lobby into the perfect wedding venue. For newlyweds Justin and Tina Pearce, the best and most important part was having Tina's 74-year-old mother Linda, a hospice patient, there to see it.
Built to Honor program gifts Army veteran, family new mortgage-free home in Florida
Built to Honor has donated 76 homes to veterans across America since its launch in 2013, totaling more than $35 million in value.
Built to Honor has donated 76 homes to veterans across America since its launch in 2013, totaling more than $35 million in value.
Bradenton police identify shooting victim
Bradenton police have identified the victim in Sunday's deadly shooting and located a person they were hoping to interview.
Bradenton police have identified the victim in Sunday's deadly shooting and located a person they were hoping to interview.
Ringling Bros. circus announces Tampa stops during comeback tour in 2024
It's been six years since Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus ended its 146-year run due to declining ticket sales and backlash from animal rights groups. But now, they will launch its revamped tour – without animals – this fall. Tampa shows will take place in January 2024.
It's been six years since Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus ended its 146-year run due to declining ticket sales and backlash from animal rights groups. But now, they will launch its revamped tour – without animals – this fall. Tampa shows will take place in January 2024.
Man shot and killed in front of Bradenton home, police say
Over the weekend, shots were fired in a Bradenton neighborhood, and when officers arrived, they found the victim outside of a home, they said.
Over the weekend, shots were fired in a Bradenton neighborhood, and when officers arrived, they found the victim outside of a home, they said.
Study called Magic Jet Ski could help reduce red tide along beaches, scientists say
Instead of finding a lot of dead fish along Sarasota and Manatee County beaches, you'll find a beach full of spring breakers.
Instead of finding a lot of dead fish along Sarasota and Manatee County beaches, you'll find a beach full of spring breakers.
Suspect shot during attempted robbery at Bradenton mini-mart, police say
A suspect was shot in an attempted robbery at a Bradenton mini-mart Thursday evening, police say.
A suspect was shot in an attempted robbery at a Bradenton mini-mart Thursday evening, police say.
Volunteers work to preserve and restore 432-acre 'Myakka Headwaters' land
Volunteers are rolling up their sleeves in Myakka City to help preserve and restore a vital piece of land known as the “Myakka Headwaters."
Volunteers are rolling up their sleeves in Myakka City to help preserve and restore a vital piece of land known as the “Myakka Headwaters."
Chemistry of a Cocktail, Towers of Tomorrow among events at the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
A new Bishop After Dark event is incorporating science and daiquiris.
A new Bishop After Dark event is incorporating science and daiquiris.
13 catalytic converter thefts reported in Bradenton within 2 days; could be connected to cases outside city
Bradenton police are trying to track down the thieves who stole catalytic converters from Toyota pickup trucks parked at apartment complexes.
Bradenton police are trying to track down the thieves who stole catalytic converters from Toyota pickup trucks parked at apartment complexes.
$16 million road extension expected to help ease Manatee County traffic
Traveling through Manatee County hopefully just got a little easier with the opening of a new section of Ft. Hamer Road.
Traveling through Manatee County hopefully just got a little easier with the opening of a new section of Ft. Hamer Road.
Manatee County picks up 7,000 pounds of dead fish after red tide blooms
Walking along Coquina Beach, Nancy Gilmour can spot a dead fish or two.
Walking along Coquina Beach, Nancy Gilmour can spot a dead fish or two.
Powel Crosley Estate overlooking Sarasota Bay only open for one more day this year
It’s hard to imagine a place more beautiful than the Powel Crosley Estate overlooking Sarasota Bay. It’s equally hard to imagine how a hundred years ago Powel Crosley imagined the innovations that are now displayed all over his house.
It’s hard to imagine a place more beautiful than the Powel Crosley Estate overlooking Sarasota Bay. It’s equally hard to imagine how a hundred years ago Powel Crosley imagined the innovations that are now displayed all over his house.
Manatee rescued near Holmes Beach had watercraft wound, signs of red tide exposure
As red tide continues to sit off the Gulf coast, reported three manatees were rescued within a couple of days after they showed signs of exposure to the harmful organism. One sea cow was found near Holmes Beach.
As red tide continues to sit off the Gulf coast, reported three manatees were rescued within a couple of days after they showed signs of exposure to the harmful organism. One sea cow was found near Holmes Beach.
Propane tanker upright after overturning during derailment in Manatee County
Two days after a train carrying propane derailed near the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, U.S. Congressman Vern Buchanan joined local leaders on a tour of the area as clean-up continued.
Two days after a train carrying propane derailed near the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, U.S. Congressman Vern Buchanan joined local leaders on a tour of the area as clean-up continued.
Manatee County train derailment: Clean-up underway; cause remains under investigation
Officials in Manatee County are still trying to determine what led up to Tuesday's train derailment that involved two propane tankers carrying thousands of gallons of fuel.
Officials in Manatee County are still trying to determine what led up to Tuesday's train derailment that involved two propane tankers carrying thousands of gallons of fuel.