Manatee County Commissioners move a step closer to ending wetland protections to the dismay of many residents
Manatee County commissioners have voted to get rid of local protections for wetlands, and instead align with Florida's looser regulations. It's a move that's leaving many residents unhappy, but the decision is not final. The state must now approve the commissioner's choice and then it will go back to the county for a final vote.
Manatee County commissioners have voted to get rid of local protections for wetlands, and instead align with Florida's looser regulations. It's a move that's leaving many residents unhappy, but the decision is not final. The state must now approve the commissioner's choice and then it will go back to the county for a final vote.
Higher water temperatures causing fish kills along Palma Sola Causeway, Little Sarasota Bay
As temperatures outside have heated up, so have waters in the Tampa Bay area. Scientists said that warmer waters mixed with higher salinity can cause oxygen levels to drop, which can lead to fish kills.
As temperatures outside have heated up, so have waters in the Tampa Bay area. Scientists said that warmer waters mixed with higher salinity can cause oxygen levels to drop, which can lead to fish kills.
Manatee County moves forward with mapping parking garage design despite Holmes Beach opposition
Manatee County and the City of Holmes Beach are butting heads again over a parking garage.
Manatee County and the City of Holmes Beach are butting heads again over a parking garage.
Debate over Holmes Beach parking garage continues as Manatee County leaders get first look at designs
In a commission meeting on Monday, Manatee County leaders will get a first look at concept designs for a parking garage on Holmes Beach that's sparked years of debate between city residents and the county government.
In a commission meeting on Monday, Manatee County leaders will get a first look at concept designs for a parking garage on Holmes Beach that's sparked years of debate between city residents and the county government.
$15.4 million Parrish Community Park coming to Manatee County
Some see an empty field, but 11 ½ acres off Ft. Hamer Road will soon be transformed into the Parrish Community Park.
Some see an empty field, but 11 ½ acres off Ft. Hamer Road will soon be transformed into the Parrish Community Park.
Manatee County votes on wetlands protections, residents concerned over potential changes
A packed room full of Manatee County residents expressed their concerns over potential changes to wetlands protections.
A packed room full of Manatee County residents expressed their concerns over potential changes to wetlands protections.
Daughters of Bradenton officer who died from cancer get police escort on first day of school
When Lee Cosens, a sergeant with the Bradenton Police Department, lost his battle with cancer earlier this year, his fellow officers vowed to always be there for his family.
When Lee Cosens, a sergeant with the Bradenton Police Department, lost his battle with cancer earlier this year, his fellow officers vowed to always be there for his family.
Teen arrested for attempted murder after hit-and-run crash critically injures man: Police
Police in Bradenton say an argument led to a hit-and-run crash that sent a man to the hospital in critical condition and landed a teen in jail.
Police in Bradenton say an argument led to a hit-and-run crash that sent a man to the hospital in critical condition and landed a teen in jail.
Driver in Bradenton hit-and-run flees on foot, police say
A driver involved in a hit-and-run crash on Tuesday afternoon in Bradenton fled on foot, according to police.
A driver involved in a hit-and-run crash on Tuesday afternoon in Bradenton fled on foot, according to police.
Manatee County’s IMG Academy sold to Hong Kong-based company for $1.25 billion
As students return to campus at IMG Academy, their school will have a new owner.
As students return to campus at IMG Academy, their school will have a new owner.
Shooting in Bradenton arcade parking lot leaves one dead, police search for homicide suspect
A 34-year-old man was killed in a shooting in the Gold Rush Arcade parking lot on Sunday morning, according to authorities.
A 34-year-old man was killed in a shooting in the Gold Rush Arcade parking lot on Sunday morning, according to authorities.
Dive boat and approximately $60,000 in equipment stolen from Bradenton dock, police say
The Bradenton Police Department is investigating the theft of a dive boat and about $60,000 in equipment belonging to a Florida Department of Transportation subcontractor.
The Bradenton Police Department is investigating the theft of a dive boat and about $60,000 in equipment belonging to a Florida Department of Transportation subcontractor.
Future generations of paleontologist and astronomers inspired at Bradenton summer camp
As the summer sun casts its warm glow over Bradenton, Florida, children eagerly converge at the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature for a summer camp adventure like no other.
As the summer sun casts its warm glow over Bradenton, Florida, children eagerly converge at the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature for a summer camp adventure like no other.
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.