Armed man in custody after barricading himself inside Bradenton home with child, police say
Bradenton police say an armed person who barricaded himself inside a home with a child has been taken into custody.
Bradenton police say an armed person who barricaded himself inside a home with a child has been taken into custody.
Manatee County inmates show off green thumbs with traditional Christmas plant
Inmates in Manatee County are learning a new set of skills that may help them once their time is served by growing and selling poinsettias.
Inmates in Manatee County are learning a new set of skills that may help them once their time is served by growing and selling poinsettias.
'Flight to the North Pole' program brings joy to more than 150 kids with terminal illnesses, disabilities
Inside the headquarters of Feld Entertainment in Palmetto, more than 150 kids had the opportunity to meet and receive gifts from Santa. Instead of arriving via reindeers and sleigh, Santa arrived riding the monster truck "Megaladon."
Inside the headquarters of Feld Entertainment in Palmetto, more than 150 kids had the opportunity to meet and receive gifts from Santa. Instead of arriving via reindeers and sleigh, Santa arrived riding the monster truck "Megaladon."
Nick Bollettieri, founder of IMG Academy and Hall of Fame tennis coach, dies at 91
Nick Bollettieri, who founded what is known today as IMG Academy, has died at the age of 91.
Nick Bollettieri, who founded what is known today as IMG Academy, has died at the age of 91.
Agriculture program teaches children about growing food from the ground up
The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences wants to plant the seeds of farming in a new generation by hosting third-graders at its AgVenture program at the Manatee County Fairgrounds.
The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences wants to plant the seeds of farming in a new generation by hosting third-graders at its AgVenture program at the Manatee County Fairgrounds.
Bradenton police locate missing 7-year-old girl
A 7-year-old child from Bradenton who was last seen Monday night has since been located, police said.
A 7-year-old child from Bradenton who was last seen Monday night has since been located, police said.
1 lane opens after crash closes I-75N near Ellenton exit in Manatee County
One lane of northbound traffic has reopened after a crash closed Interstate 75 on the bridge near the Ellenton exit in Manatee County Friday.
One lane of northbound traffic has reopened after a crash closed Interstate 75 on the bridge near the Ellenton exit in Manatee County Friday.
Teen dies after being dumped at Manatee County hospital with gunshot wound
A 15-year-old died early Thanksgiving morning after being left at Manatee Memorial Hospital. Deputies say the teen was shot before being brought to the hospital.
A 15-year-old died early Thanksgiving morning after being left at Manatee Memorial Hospital. Deputies say the teen was shot before being brought to the hospital.
Florida wildlife officials considering new rules to protect seabirds at Skyway Fishing Pier
Between line entanglements and fishhooks, the Skyway Fishing Pier is the epicenter where many brown pelicans have died.
Between line entanglements and fishhooks, the Skyway Fishing Pier is the epicenter where many brown pelicans have died.
STEM program focused on animatronics launches at two Manatee County middle schools
The STEM program called "Education through Imagination" is officially being offered as an elective at two Manatee County middle schools. It allows students to create their own animatronics in the classroom.
The STEM program called "Education through Imagination" is officially being offered as an elective at two Manatee County middle schools. It allows students to create their own animatronics in the classroom.
FHP: Bradenton motorcyclist killed after running stop sign
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that claimed the life of a Bradenton man.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that claimed the life of a Bradenton man.
Bradenton teen who lost legs in car crash finds hope in Boston Marathon bomb survivor at same hospital
By chance, an 18-year-old who became a double amputee following a car crash was placed in a hospital room two doors down from a woman who lost her leg during the Boston Marathon bombing and the pair quickly became new friends.
By chance, an 18-year-old who became a double amputee following a car crash was placed in a hospital room two doors down from a woman who lost her leg during the Boston Marathon bombing and the pair quickly became new friends.
Manatee County restaurant to stay open for the community when Nicole moves through
People in Manatee County said they're nervous of what wind and rain from Tropical Storm Nicole could do to their properties that are already damaged from Hurricane Ian.
People in Manatee County said they're nervous of what wind and rain from Tropical Storm Nicole could do to their properties that are already damaged from Hurricane Ian.
2 men convicted in Bradenton smoke shop murder where brother witnesses killing on remote surveillance video
Over three years after a Bradenton smoke shop owner was murdered during a robbery - a killing that was witnessed by his own brother through a live stream of the surveillance video – two men were convicted and face life in prison.
Over three years after a Bradenton smoke shop owner was murdered during a robbery - a killing that was witnessed by his own brother through a live stream of the surveillance video – two men were convicted and face life in prison.
Man arrested in connection to deadly shooting outside Bradenton bar, police say
A man was arrested Friday in connection to a deadly shooting outside of bar in Bradenton over the weekend, police said.
A man was arrested Friday in connection to a deadly shooting outside of bar in Bradenton over the weekend, police said.
FHP: 3 juveniles hit, seriously injured while running across a Bradenton street
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating after three girls sustained serious injuries after being hit by a car while running across a Bradenton street Thursday afternoon.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating after three girls sustained serious injuries after being hit by a car while running across a Bradenton street Thursday afternoon.
Manatee County K9 back on the job after being stabbed by a suspect
A K9 that was injured while helping apprehend a criminal two weeks ago has recovered and is back at work.
A K9 that was injured while helping apprehend a criminal two weeks ago has recovered and is back at work.
Bradenton man riding bicycle dies following traffic crash
A 27-year-old man passed away two days after a traffic crash occurred in Bradenton, troopers said.
A 27-year-old man passed away two days after a traffic crash occurred in Bradenton, troopers said.
Manatee County ends contract for red light cameras after no safety improvements
Red light cameras in Manatee County are now a thing of the past after issuing tickets for more than 10 years. County commissioners voted in May not to renew their contract with the vendor, however some residents aren't so sure it's the safest move.
Red light cameras in Manatee County are now a thing of the past after issuing tickets for more than 10 years. County commissioners voted in May not to renew their contract with the vendor, however some residents aren't so sure it's the safest move.
21-year-old man dies in Palmetto shooting, police say
Manatee County detectives are investigating the shooting death of a 21-year-old man.
Manatee County detectives are investigating the shooting death of a 21-year-old man.