Manatee County mother calls daughter's pool rescue a miracle as family reunites with first responders
Emergency personnel and a Manatee County family shared an emotional reunion after a quick-thinking neighbor and a coordinated team of first responders saved a young girl from a near-drowning.
Emergency personnel and a Manatee County family shared an emotional reunion after a quick-thinking neighbor and a coordinated team of first responders saved a young girl from a near-drowning.
Manatee County warns beachgoers after rip currents prompt 136 rescues in 3 days
Manatee County officials are warning beachgoers to stay alert after lifeguards responded to dozens of water emergencies along local beaches over a three-day stretch.
Manatee County officials are warning beachgoers to stay alert after lifeguards responded to dozens of water emergencies along local beaches over a three-day stretch.
Manatee County under burn ban as hot weather increases wildfire dangers
Manatee County is now under a burn ban as hot and dry weather persists in the Tampa Bay area, heightening the risk of wildfires.
Manatee County is now under a burn ban as hot and dry weather persists in the Tampa Bay area, heightening the risk of wildfires.
West Manatee water rescue training: Crews train to combat child drownings
West Manatee Fire Rescue crews performed lifesaving water rescue training featuring advanced pediatric drowning simulation Tuesday morning.
West Manatee Fire Rescue crews performed lifesaving water rescue training featuring advanced pediatric drowning simulation Tuesday morning.
Man arrested for shooting stepson, crashing into Manatee County deputy's patrol car: MCSO
A man is behind bars Friday after shooting his stepson and hitting a Manatee County deputy's patrol car while trying to drive away, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
A man is behind bars Friday after shooting his stepson and hitting a Manatee County deputy's patrol car while trying to drive away, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
Manatee County couple loses everything in fire — but two items survive
A retired veteran and his wife — both 78 years old — narrowly escaped their burning Ellenton home Saturday morning after waking up to the sound of crackling flames.
A retired veteran and his wife — both 78 years old — narrowly escaped their burning Ellenton home Saturday morning after waking up to the sound of crackling flames.
Manatee County commissioners revisit Piney Point cleanup contract after deadlocked vote
Manatee County commissioners voted Tuesday to tap into funds held by a court-appointed receiver to cover a cleanup contract amendment at the former Piney Point phosphate plant, averting the immediate use of new local tax dollars.
Manatee County commissioners voted Tuesday to tap into funds held by a court-appointed receiver to cover a cleanup contract amendment at the former Piney Point phosphate plant, averting the immediate use of new local tax dollars.
Manatee County's Piney Point funding gap reaches $23.4M as commissioners clash
A funding rift has divided Manatee County commissioners as they work to handle an unexpected $23.4 million shortfall stemming from the prolonged cleanup of the Piney Point phosphate plant.
A funding rift has divided Manatee County commissioners as they work to handle an unexpected $23.4 million shortfall stemming from the prolonged cleanup of the Piney Point phosphate plant.
Manatee County Facebook Marketplace sting takes down Florida theft ring: MCSO
A sophisticated statewide theft ring unraveled in Bradenton after undercover detectives set up a Facebook Marketplace sting to catch suspects reselling stolen Home Depot rental equipment, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
A sophisticated statewide theft ring unraveled in Bradenton after undercover detectives set up a Facebook Marketplace sting to catch suspects reselling stolen Home Depot rental equipment, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
Bradenton breaks ground on $30M City Park project aiming to revitalize community
Local and state leaders broke ground Tuesday on a $30 million project aimed at transforming the area around LECOM Park while providing long-awaited resources to an underserved neighborhood.
Local and state leaders broke ground Tuesday on a $30 million project aimed at transforming the area around LECOM Park while providing long-awaited resources to an underserved neighborhood.
Manatee County man pinned under truck after vehicle slams into home: FHP
A pickup truck barreled through a stop sign and crashed inside a Manatee County home early Tuesday morning, pinning a sleeping resident underneath the vehicle.
A pickup truck barreled through a stop sign and crashed inside a Manatee County home early Tuesday morning, pinning a sleeping resident underneath the vehicle.
Eastbound lanes of State Road 70 reopened after stopped bicyclist killed in crash: FHP
The eastbound lanes of State Road 70, east of 5th Street West in Bradenton, closed after a bicyclist was struck and killed. Those lanes have since reopened.
The eastbound lanes of State Road 70, east of 5th Street West in Bradenton, closed after a bicyclist was struck and killed. Those lanes have since reopened.
Florida man arrested trying to sell stolen radioactive device on Facebook: FHP
The Florida Highway Patrol arrested a man after an investigation into the theft of a Moisture Density Gauge, valued between $10,000 and $20,000.
The Florida Highway Patrol arrested a man after an investigation into the theft of a Moisture Density Gauge, valued between $10,000 and $20,000.
Manatee County launches high-water rescue vehicle, lifeguards trained for flood emergencies
The Manatee County Beach Patrol has deployed a specialized high-water rescue vehicle to assist local emergency response efforts during severe flooding events.
The Manatee County Beach Patrol has deployed a specialized high-water rescue vehicle to assist local emergency response efforts during severe flooding events.
Bradenton gold bar scam connected to nationwide conspiracy targeting older adults
A 2024 investigation into a gold bar scam by the Bradenton Police Department helped uncover a nationwide conspiracy defrauding older adults out of millions of dollars.
A 2024 investigation into a gold bar scam by the Bradenton Police Department helped uncover a nationwide conspiracy defrauding older adults out of millions of dollars.
Bradenton first responders pivot from training to real-life water tower rescue
Bradenton fire crews rescued an injured maintenance worker from a local water tower on Tuesday morning after the man became trapped during a sandblasting operation.
Bradenton fire crews rescued an injured maintenance worker from a local water tower on Tuesday morning after the man became trapped during a sandblasting operation.
Manatee County middle school teacher accused of directing student to hit classmate: ‘Who wants to slap him?’
A Manatee County middle school teacher was arrested after deputies said she told a student to slap a classmate who was talking.
A Manatee County middle school teacher was arrested after deputies said she told a student to slap a classmate who was talking.
Manatee County rallies to restore, protect historic Old Memphis Cemetery after vandalism
Community leaders and residents in Palmetto are rallying to repair and protect the historic Old Memphis Cemetery after a wave of vandalism left graves in severe disrepair.
Community leaders and residents in Palmetto are rallying to repair and protect the historic Old Memphis Cemetery after a wave of vandalism left graves in severe disrepair.
Bradenton police locate suspect after teen found dead outside home following 911 call
Bradenton police located a person suspected of being involved in a homicide investigation after a teenager was found dead outside a Florida home Monday night.
Bradenton police located a person suspected of being involved in a homicide investigation after a teenager was found dead outside a Florida home Monday night.
Bicyclist dead after car drives into bike lane, hits bicyclist: FHP
One man is dead after a driver drove into a bike lane and struck a bicyclist.
One man is dead after a driver drove into a bike lane and struck a bicyclist.