Man arrested in Manatee County for pointing laser at airplane, deputy's patrol vehicle
A man was arrested in Manatee County on Thursday for pointing a laser at an airplane that was flying into the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ), according to the sheriff's office.
A man was arrested in Manatee County on Thursday for pointing a laser at an airplane that was flying into the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ), according to the sheriff's office.
Wetlands protection cuts to be voted on by Manatee County commissioners
More than 2,300 people have signed an online petition urging Manatee County commissioners to 'Save Our Wetlands' by voting against cutbacks on wetland protections on October 5.
More than 2,300 people have signed an online petition urging Manatee County commissioners to 'Save Our Wetlands' by voting against cutbacks on wetland protections on October 5.
Manatee commissioner leads way to turn MCSO building into transitional housing for those facing homelessness
A building that once housed inmates will soon be a space for families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
A building that once housed inmates will soon be a space for families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Bradenton man arrested for assaulting law enforcement during Jan. 6 Capitol Riot
A Bradenton man was arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges, including assaulting law enforcement, in connection to his involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol Breach in 2021.
A Bradenton man was arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges, including assaulting law enforcement, in connection to his involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol Breach in 2021.
Manatee County World War II veteran turns 105, honored with his own day
Decorated World War II Veteran John Skeen turned 105 years old Tuesday. He was even honored by the Manatee County Commission with his own day.
Decorated World War II Veteran John Skeen turned 105 years old Tuesday. He was even honored by the Manatee County Commission with his own day.
FHP: 30-year-old motorcyclist killed in crash on US-41
A 30-year-old Sarasota man was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Saturday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 30-year-old Sarasota man was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Saturday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Two people killed in seven-vehicle crash in Manatee County, police say
Two people were killed in a seven-vehicle crash in Manatee County on Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Two people were killed in a seven-vehicle crash in Manatee County on Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Manatee County community still recovering from Hurricane Ian, sheriff's office reflects 1 year later
On September 28th last year, as Hurricane Ian passed through the country, the Myakka River engulfed roadways and homes.
On September 28th last year, as Hurricane Ian passed through the country, the Myakka River engulfed roadways and homes.
BPD: Bradenton man arrested for video voyeurism
A Bradenton man has been arrested for secretly capturing inappropriate pictures and videos of family members and friends at multiple locations, according to authorities.
A Bradenton man has been arrested for secretly capturing inappropriate pictures and videos of family members and friends at multiple locations, according to authorities.
BPD: 24-year-old arrested after victim's mother catches him with 14-year-old daughter
A mom tracked her middle schooler's cell phone and found her daughter in a 24-year-old man's car, according to the Bradenton Police Department.
A mom tracked her middle schooler's cell phone and found her daughter in a 24-year-old man's car, according to the Bradenton Police Department.
Robots invading football fields lend a helping hand
Willie Lowry has spent the past 40 years working for the Manatee County School District, making sure the county's football and baseball fields were properly painted and lined.
Willie Lowry has spent the past 40 years working for the Manatee County School District, making sure the county's football and baseball fields were properly painted and lined.
Small Manatee County community faces uncertain future as Hurricane Idalia recovery continues
Hurricane Idalia damaged hundreds of homes along the gulf coast nearly a month ago, but as the cleanup continues, residents of the small Manatee County community of Rubonia face an uncertain future.
Hurricane Idalia damaged hundreds of homes along the gulf coast nearly a month ago, but as the cleanup continues, residents of the small Manatee County community of Rubonia face an uncertain future.
Bradenton man arrested for sexual battery of a teenager, detectives say
A Bradenton man has been arrested for sexually battering a teenager, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
A Bradenton man has been arrested for sexually battering a teenager, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
2 critically injured in Bradenton shooting, police say
A man and a woman were hospitalized early Monday morning after being shot in Bradenton.
A man and a woman were hospitalized early Monday morning after being shot in Bradenton.
Owners of Bradenton cabinet business arrested, charged with scheming to defraud customers
The owners of a Bradenton cabinet store were arrested Friday for allegedly defrauding customers out of thousands of dollars, according to police.
The owners of a Bradenton cabinet store were arrested Friday for allegedly defrauding customers out of thousands of dollars, according to police.
Bradenton couple arrested for sexually assaulting children, making child porn: Deputies
A Bradenton couple was arrested after detectives discovered that they were producing child pornography, according to deputies.
A Bradenton couple was arrested after detectives discovered that they were producing child pornography, according to deputies.
Bradenton Police K9 Liberty recovers after snake bite during training
K9 Liberty is a born tracker. And as a K9 with the Bradenton Police Department, she and Detective Lixa Moyett work to track down the scent of missing persons.
K9 Liberty is a born tracker. And as a K9 with the Bradenton Police Department, she and Detective Lixa Moyett work to track down the scent of missing persons.
Bradenton 3-year-old ejected from vehicle in crash, seriously injured
A Bradenton 3-year-old is in serious condition after being ejected from a car in a two-vehicle crash in Manatee County on Saturday.
A Bradenton 3-year-old is in serious condition after being ejected from a car in a two-vehicle crash in Manatee County on Saturday.
Suspect arrested after shooting two customers during bar fight in Bradenton: Deputies
A man was arrested for shooting two people during a bar fight in Bradenton on Tuesday, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said.
A man was arrested for shooting two people during a bar fight in Bradenton on Tuesday, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said.
Slot machines, cash seized from Bradenton arcade known for illegal gambling
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office seized slot machines and thousands in cash as part of a statewide effort by the Florida Gaming Control Commission to crack down on unlawful arcades.
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office seized slot machines and thousands in cash as part of a statewide effort by the Florida Gaming Control Commission to crack down on unlawful arcades.