Missing Florida girl found, mother arrested a week after bolting during Walmart theft investigation
A 2-year-old girl has been safely located, and her mother is behind bars, a week after deputies say the pair sped away from a Manatee County Walmart following a theft investigation.
Manatee County inches closer to removing debris from waterways clogged by the 2024 hurricane season
Since last year’s hurricanes, trees and debris continue to be removed from waterways across Manatee County.
Florida man opens fire on brother after watching him stab his girlfriend: MCSO
Manatee County detectives are investigating a shooting and a stabbing that left a man and a woman with non-life-threatening injuries on Tuesday morning.
Family of teen presumed dead wants the FBI involved in investigation
The family of Giovanni Pelletier is calling for federal investigators to take over after they claim local law enforcement has "failed to treat the case with urgency".
Medical examiner unable to identify body as Giovanni Pelletier due to state of decomposition: MCSO
A medical examiner has yet to make a positive identification of Giovanni Pelletier, the 18-year-old who went missing in Florida on Aug. 1, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
Manatee County crash kills 2 teens, hospitalizes 2 others: FHP investigating
Two teens are dead and two more were taken to the hospital after the driver of a Dodge Charger crashed and collided with several trees, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
New rules for drivers in school zones around Tampa Bay
As the new school year begins on Monday, there are some new rules that will impact some drivers in Tampa.
Missing teen vanishes after texting ‘help me’ to mother
The search continues for 18-year-old Giovanni Pelletier, who texted ‘help me' to his mother and vanished while traveling with his cousin and friends to visit relatives across the state.
Car found in pond after pursuit of robbery suspects who got away: FHP
Investigators are searching for robbery suspects whose car they say was found in a pond after leading law enforcement on a pursuit through two counties early Friday.
Family raises reward to $25,000 for any information in case of missing North Carolina teen
Giovanni Pelletier’s family raised a reward of $25,000 for any information about the missing teen.
Missing child ‘in danger’ after mother bolts from Manatee County Walmart following theft investigation: MCSO
Deputies in Manatee County are searching for a toddler and her mother.
Manatee County takes first step toward teen curfew
Manatee County took the first step toward a curfew on Tuesday, which would cover teens under the age of seventeen. Commissioners approved the ordinance in its first vote.
Search underway for missing 18-year-old last seen in Manatee County
The search continues for a missing 18-year-old who was last seen in Manatee County, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office.
3 cats, including 1 dead, found abandoned in crate in Manatee County: ‘One of the most heartbreaking cases’
Manatee County Animal Welfare said an investigation is underway after three cats – including one that was dead – were found abandoned in a crate.
Florida DOGE begins audit of Manatee County spending as part of statewide effort
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia announced on Tuesday that his office is working in conjunction with DOGE of Florida to look at spending in Manatee County.
Unified front against hunger: Manatee Food Security Network tackles growing crisis
A growing crisis of food insecurity in Manatee County has sparked a new collaboration to ensure no one goes hungry.
Community pushes for justice in death of Manatee High School wrestler
More than a year after the tragic shooting death of 16-year-old Jann Michael Feeney, friends, neighbors and teammates gathered outside the Manatee County courthouse Wednesday night. They were calling for justice as the teen’s accused killer awaits sentencing.
Son arrested after accidentally shooting, killing father in Bradenton: Investigators
A 76-year-old man is dead after what investigators are calling an accidental shooting inside a Bradenton home Tuesday afternoon.
Manatee County leaders to vote on buying Mixon Fruit Farms
Manatee County commissioners plan to vote Tuesday on whether to purchase the 40-acre property that housed the iconic Mixon Fruit Farms for generations.
Man drowns in pool at Manatee County apartment complex
A man died after Manatee County deputies say he was found at the bottom of a pool where more than two dozen people were swimming at an apartment complex early Monday.