‘It’s heartbreaking’: Bradenton police asking for public’s help in solving 64-year-old man’s murder
Bradenton police are searching for a murder suspect after a 64-year-old man was found dead Thursday night.
Bradenton police are searching for a murder suspect after a 64-year-old man was found dead Thursday night.
Manatee County deputies search for suspect in deadly Skyway Fishing Pier shooting; $5,000 reward offered
Detectives in Manatee County are still searching for answers after a 26-year-old was found dead at the Sunshine Skyway South Fishing Pier last week.
Detectives in Manatee County are still searching for answers after a 26-year-old was found dead at the Sunshine Skyway South Fishing Pier last week.
Volunteers spruce up Anna Maria Island
More than 200 volunteers were on Coquina Beach Saturday to take part in the "Love it like a Local' Beach cleanup put on by 'Keep Manatee Beautiful' and the Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau.
More than 200 volunteers were on Coquina Beach Saturday to take part in the "Love it like a Local' Beach cleanup put on by 'Keep Manatee Beautiful' and the Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau.
1 shot, killed at Sunshine Skyway Fishing Pier, deputies say
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man was shot to death at the Sunshine Skyway Fishing Pier Friday evening.
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man was shot to death at the Sunshine Skyway Fishing Pier Friday evening.
Injured alligator rescued on Anna Maria Island was euthanized
An alligator was rescued on Anna Maria Island between Bean Point Beach and Rod and Reel Pier over the weekend. It has since been euthanized.
An alligator was rescued on Anna Maria Island between Bean Point Beach and Rod and Reel Pier over the weekend. It has since been euthanized.
Non-profit flies Manatee County animals out of state as shelters reach max capacity
After Hurricane Ian passed, Manatee County Animal Welfare saw an increase in animals coming through their doors. Like many shelters across the state, they were already at max capacity.
After Hurricane Ian passed, Manatee County Animal Welfare saw an increase in animals coming through their doors. Like many shelters across the state, they were already at max capacity.
Missing 7-month old baby found safe, Manatee County deputies say
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said they safely recovered a missing 7-month-old girl who was in need of medical treatment. They said she is receiving medical care.
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said they safely recovered a missing 7-month-old girl who was in need of medical treatment. They said she is receiving medical care.
Emergency rooms stay busy as Hurricane Ian clean up efforts continue
Emergency rooms are staying busy as people get injured while cleaning up debris from Hurricane Ian. With post-storm clean up's underway, many residents want to clear it out, but it's important to know your limits.
Emergency rooms are staying busy as people get injured while cleaning up debris from Hurricane Ian. With post-storm clean up's underway, many residents want to clear it out, but it's important to know your limits.
Group of teen girls transform home garage in Manatee County into an auto shop
The garage of a Lakewood Ranch home has become an auto shop for a group of teenage girls.
The garage of a Lakewood Ranch home has become an auto shop for a group of teenage girls.
Palmetto man stole $100K in disaster relief funds intended for Florida Moose Lodge chapters
Over $100,000 in disaster relief funds were stolen from the Moose Lounge in Palmetto – and police said they tracked down the suspect.
Over $100,000 in disaster relief funds were stolen from the Moose Lounge in Palmetto – and police said they tracked down the suspect.
Dakin Dairy Farm loses 250 milk cows after Hurricane Ian hits Manatee County
For years, Dakin Dairy Farm has been a point of pride for Manatee County's agricultural and ecotourism sectors, but Hurricane Ian killed at least 250 of their cows, leaving them to wonder what the future holds.
For years, Dakin Dairy Farm has been a point of pride for Manatee County's agricultural and ecotourism sectors, but Hurricane Ian killed at least 250 of their cows, leaving them to wonder what the future holds.
Linemen from Kansas, Illinois, Pennsylvania restore power to 1.8 million after Hurricane Ian, so far
Five days after Hurricane Ian made landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast, close to 700,000 residents were still without power. Governor Ron DeSantis said an army of 42,000 utility workers responded to the call for help to restore outages.
Five days after Hurricane Ian made landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast, close to 700,000 residents were still without power. Governor Ron DeSantis said an army of 42,000 utility workers responded to the call for help to restore outages.
'She just lost everything': Myakka residents begin Hurricane Ian clean-up
The storm knocked out power to tens of thousands of people, brought down trees and powerlines. People living in Myakka City said it’s something they’ve never experienced.
The storm knocked out power to tens of thousands of people, brought down trees and powerlines. People living in Myakka City said it’s something they’ve never experienced.
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport aims to reopen by weekend after roof, water damage
A large part of the roof at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport was ripped off and water poured inside the terminal during Hurricane Ian. Officials are aiming to reopen by late Friday or early Saturday.
A large part of the roof at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport was ripped off and water poured inside the terminal during Hurricane Ian. Officials are aiming to reopen by late Friday or early Saturday.
Bradenton residents: 'Please conserve water' as wastewater plant threatens to overflow
Officials in Bradenton are pleading with residents to reduce water use as one of the wastewater treatment plants is full and could overflow.
Officials in Bradenton are pleading with residents to reduce water use as one of the wastewater treatment plants is full and could overflow.
Holmes Beach prepares for storm surge coming from Hurricane Ian
Coastal towns are preparing for rain and storm surge from Hurricane Ian. On Anna Maria Island in Manatee County, storm shutters are going up and plywood is being hammered into place.
Coastal towns are preparing for rain and storm surge from Hurricane Ian. On Anna Maria Island in Manatee County, storm shutters are going up and plywood is being hammered into place.
Manatee residents urged to prepare, not panic as Florida sits in Tropical Depression 9’s cone of uncertainty
Residents across the Bay Area are beginning to gather supplies and make plans as Tropical Depression 9 forms in the Caribbean Sea.
Residents across the Bay Area are beginning to gather supplies and make plans as Tropical Depression 9 forms in the Caribbean Sea.
School district works to keep up with growth of Manatee County
As Manatee County continues to grow, the school district wants to make sure there's enough room for current and future students.
As Manatee County continues to grow, the school district wants to make sure there's enough room for current and future students.
Manatee County deputies: Suspect wanted for shooting, killing daughter's boyfriend turns himself in
Investigators were searching for a man accused of shooting and killing his daughter's boyfriend at a Bradenton apartment complex Tuesday evening. Now, he is behind bars.
Investigators were searching for a man accused of shooting and killing his daughter's boyfriend at a Bradenton apartment complex Tuesday evening. Now, he is behind bars.
Maintenance underway after safety concerns raised at Braden River Park
Weekends mean baseball at Braden River Park, but parents say the facilities have have been declining for a while. Now, Manatee County says issues with loose bases, electrical systems, and more are underway.
Weekends mean baseball at Braden River Park, but parents say the facilities have have been declining for a while. Now, Manatee County says issues with loose bases, electrical systems, and more are underway.