Proposed Holmes Beach parking garage sparks state showdown
The city of Holmes Beach, population 3,023, has a ban on building new parking garages. But there's a new bill on the governor's desk that would effectively preempt the city's ban, leading hundreds of vocal opponents to petition online.
The city of Holmes Beach, population 3,023, has a ban on building new parking garages. But there's a new bill on the governor's desk that would effectively preempt the city's ban, leading hundreds of vocal opponents to petition online.
Three killed in dump truck crash in Parrish played integral roles in the Strawberry Festival
The Plant City community is mourning the lives of three beloved people who were considered staples at the Florida Strawberry Festival.
The Plant City community is mourning the lives of three beloved people who were considered staples at the Florida Strawberry Festival.
3 killed in head-on crash involving dump truck in Parrish, troopers say
Three people were killed after dump truck and an SUV collided head-on Monday afternoon in Parrish, troopers said.
Three people were killed after dump truck and an SUV collided head-on Monday afternoon in Parrish, troopers said.
Convicted felon charged after shooting Bradenton man armed with a machete in self-defense, police say
One man is dead and another is facing charges after police say a convicted felon shot a machete-wielding neighbor in Bradenton early Sunday morning.
One man is dead and another is facing charges after police say a convicted felon shot a machete-wielding neighbor in Bradenton early Sunday morning.
Adopt-a-Palooza returns to Manatee County with nearly 200 animals looking for their forever family
The 7th Annual Adopt-a-Palooza was a pet lover's paradise, with nearly 200 cats and dogs from Manatee County Animal Welfare and several local rescue organizations in search of the pur-fect forever family.
The 7th Annual Adopt-a-Palooza was a pet lover's paradise, with nearly 200 cats and dogs from Manatee County Animal Welfare and several local rescue organizations in search of the pur-fect forever family.
Cortez fisherman — who gardens as a hobby — breaks state record with giant pumpkin
When Tim Canniff isn't on the water, you can find him in his Florida backyard. Out of that garden, he grew a record-breaking pumpkin, weighing a whopping 1,039 pounds. It is temporarily on display at a Cortez restaurant.
When Tim Canniff isn't on the water, you can find him in his Florida backyard. Out of that garden, he grew a record-breaking pumpkin, weighing a whopping 1,039 pounds. It is temporarily on display at a Cortez restaurant.
Bradenton fire rips through home
Firefighters are trying to determine what caused the flames that spread at a Bradenton home.
Firefighters are trying to determine what caused the flames that spread at a Bradenton home.
MCSO: Manatee deputy fires twice at suspect after being pinned, dragged by vehicle
A Manatee County Sheriff’s Office deputy is on paid administrative leave after the agency says he fired two shots at a suspect who is accused of using a vehicle to pin the deputy, knock him to the ground and drag him several hundred yards.
A Manatee County Sheriff’s Office deputy is on paid administrative leave after the agency says he fired two shots at a suspect who is accused of using a vehicle to pin the deputy, knock him to the ground and drag him several hundred yards.
Man creates home made out of shipping containers in Manatee County
A unique home in southern Manatee County sits as an example of Glen Gibellina's vision and hard work.
A unique home in southern Manatee County sits as an example of Glen Gibellina's vision and hard work.
2 teens arrested after shooting outside Ellenton outlet mall, deputies say
Manatee County deputies have arrested two teenagers in connection with a shooting outside the Ellenton Premium Outlets on Sunday.
Manatee County deputies have arrested two teenagers in connection with a shooting outside the Ellenton Premium Outlets on Sunday.
MSCO searching for suspects involved in Ellenton Mall shooting
Manatee County deputies are investigating a shooting that took place at Ellenton Mall on Sunday afternoon.
Manatee County deputies are investigating a shooting that took place at Ellenton Mall on Sunday afternoon.
Mote Marine brings environment education center to visitors of Anna Maria Island pier
The Anna Maria City Pier has a new draw for locals and visitors called the Mote Marine Science Education Outreach Center.
The Anna Maria City Pier has a new draw for locals and visitors called the Mote Marine Science Education Outreach Center.
'He’s honoring my baby': Manatee deputy to start memorial ride for fallen Polk deputy
Polk County Deputy Blane Lane died doing what he loved and his brothers and sisters in law enforcement will make sure he’s never forgotten.
Polk County Deputy Blane Lane died doing what he loved and his brothers and sisters in law enforcement will make sure he’s never forgotten.
Neighbors rally behind Navy veteran whose wife died in fire that destroyed Duette home
Members of the Duette community are rallying behind a Navy veteran after a fire not only destroyed his house, but killed his wife.
Members of the Duette community are rallying behind a Navy veteran after a fire not only destroyed his house, but killed his wife.
Bradenton homicide suspect apprehended after more than 9 hours inside Sarasota apartment complex, police say
After more than nine hours, Sarasota police have arrested a suspect connected to a deadly shooting that occurred back in January.
After more than nine hours, Sarasota police have arrested a suspect connected to a deadly shooting that occurred back in January.
Marine deputies save father, son that pulled 100 yards offshore by rip current
A father and his young son vacationing on Anna Maria Island from Europe are breathing a sigh of relief after being pulled 100 yards offshore by a rip current.
A father and his young son vacationing on Anna Maria Island from Europe are breathing a sigh of relief after being pulled 100 yards offshore by a rip current.
Video: Father, son caught in rip current rescued by marine deputies off Anna Maria Island
A father and his young son vacationing on Anna Maria Island from Europe are breathing a sigh of relief after being pulled 100 yards offshore by a rip current.
A father and his young son vacationing on Anna Maria Island from Europe are breathing a sigh of relief after being pulled 100 yards offshore by a rip current.
7-year-old’s wish to ride horses in the surf granted after learning she’s cancer-free
A seven-year-old girl from Michigan was granted a special wish.
A seven-year-old girl from Michigan was granted a special wish.
Manatee County falls victim to cybercrime that could cost taxpayers $1.4 million
Cyber criminals pulled a fast one on Manatee County, and it could cost taxpayers $1.4 million. All it took was an email and a fake invoice.
Cyber criminals pulled a fast one on Manatee County, and it could cost taxpayers $1.4 million. All it took was an email and a fake invoice.
Bradenton museum offers time capsule of ancient Florida
The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature in downtown Bradenton is one of the most exciting museums on Florida's gulf coast.
The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature in downtown Bradenton is one of the most exciting museums on Florida's gulf coast.