Tampa Bay 9-year-old carries family legacy of racing that stretches back 50 years
At just nine years old, Billy Lee III, also known as “B3” to his fans, is carrying a family legacy of racing that stretches back 50 years.
At just nine years old, Billy Lee III, also known as “B3” to his fans, is carrying a family legacy of racing that stretches back 50 years.
2-year-old child drowns in canal at Bradenton apartment, police say
Bradenton police say a 2-year-old child drowned in a canal at an apartment Friday morning.
Bradenton police say a 2-year-old child drowned in a canal at an apartment Friday morning.
Driver accused of killing man in head-on crash pleads no contest to DUI manslaughter
Brandon Blalock was accused of driving drunk and killing Dustin Horne in a crash on State Road 64 in Myakka City back in October 2018. He pleaded no contest to three charges including DUI manslaughter.
Brandon Blalock was accused of driving drunk and killing Dustin Horne in a crash on State Road 64 in Myakka City back in October 2018. He pleaded no contest to three charges including DUI manslaughter.
Florida shop known for famous cars rebuilding Elvis' last Lincoln
Gene Kennedy was 9 years old when the 1977 Lincoln Mark V was built, but the one he's working on now isn't just any old car.
Gene Kennedy was 9 years old when the 1977 Lincoln Mark V was built, but the one he's working on now isn't just any old car.
Bradenton man among six killed in Vietnam era helicopter crash in West Virginia
A Bradenton man was among six people killed in West Virginia when a Vietnam era helicopter crashed during a reunion tour.
A Bradenton man was among six people killed in West Virginia when a Vietnam era helicopter crashed during a reunion tour.
Bay Area shelters work hard to find animals homes with massive overcrowding spike
A massive spike in animal overcrowding have Manatee and Hillsborough animal shelters working harder to find places for dogs and cats in the Bay Area.
A massive spike in animal overcrowding have Manatee and Hillsborough animal shelters working harder to find places for dogs and cats in the Bay Area.
Palmetto Police: Three suspects arrested after chase involving stolen high-end vehicles
The Palmetto Police Department found themselves in the middle of a pursuit involving two high-end stolen vehicles.
The Palmetto Police Department found themselves in the middle of a pursuit involving two high-end stolen vehicles.
Manatee commissioner charged with DUI after crashing truck in gated community
Manatee County Commissioner George Kruse was charged on one count of driving under the influence after crashing his truck in his gated Bradenton community back in April, the State Attorney's Office said.
Manatee County Commissioner George Kruse was charged on one count of driving under the influence after crashing his truck in his gated Bradenton community back in April, the State Attorney's Office said.
Woman spotted loading firearm inside her purse at Bradenton hospital, police say
Early Wednesday morning, Investigators say a woman was spotted shortly after 2:15 a.m. inside Blake Hospital in Bradenton loading a firearm that was in her purse. Staff at the hospital notified security and called 911.
Early Wednesday morning, Investigators say a woman was spotted shortly after 2:15 a.m. inside Blake Hospital in Bradenton loading a firearm that was in her purse. Staff at the hospital notified security and called 911.
Stolen Maserati, Subaru crash, 3 in custody after pursuit in Manatee County, police say
Officers from counties at two ends of the Tampa Bay area tracked down two stolen vehicles – a Maserati and a Subaru – and after police pursued both vehicles, they both ended up crashed on the side of roadways at separate ends of Manatee County.
Officers from counties at two ends of the Tampa Bay area tracked down two stolen vehicles – a Maserati and a Subaru – and after police pursued both vehicles, they both ended up crashed on the side of roadways at separate ends of Manatee County.
Bradenton Riverwalk expansion nears completion, connecting east and west with accessibility for all
Once finished, the Bradenton Riverwalk will provide residents and visitors a 3-mile, non-stop path, a majority of which is on the river.
Once finished, the Bradenton Riverwalk will provide residents and visitors a 3-mile, non-stop path, a majority of which is on the river.
Loggerhead equipped with tracker after laying eggs on Coquina Beach
Monday was an exciting morning on Coquina Beach in Manatee County. Crowds watched as volunteers tagged and released a loggerhead turtle after she laid her eggs.
Monday was an exciting morning on Coquina Beach in Manatee County. Crowds watched as volunteers tagged and released a loggerhead turtle after she laid her eggs.
FHP: Fiery crash near Bradenton cemetery kills 1, critically injures 2, including child
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that claimed the life of a Bradenton woman late Saturday night.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that claimed the life of a Bradenton woman late Saturday night.
‘His actions are appalling’: Manatee County deputy fired, arrested for stalking ex-girlfriend
A Manatee County deputy has been let go from the sheriff’s office after he was arrested for stalking his ex-girlfriend.
A Manatee County deputy has been let go from the sheriff’s office after he was arrested for stalking his ex-girlfriend.
Manatee County woman loses thousands in storage unit theft
A Bay Area woman said she was the victim of a storage unit theft, and deputies said it’s part of a recent trend.
A Bay Area woman said she was the victim of a storage unit theft, and deputies said it’s part of a recent trend.
Pilot uninjured after small plane crashes, flips over in Myakka River
Manatee County deputies say a small plane crashed in Myakka River around 4 a.m. Tuesday morning – but it wasn't reported to local law enforcement until around noon.
Manatee County deputies say a small plane crashed in Myakka River around 4 a.m. Tuesday morning – but it wasn't reported to local law enforcement until around noon.
'It's been a bumpy road': Trooper injured while stopping intoxicated driver during Skyway 10K returns to work
Three months ago, a DUI suspect was barreling through barricades and cones and one Florida trooper realized she was the last line of defense between the alleged intoxicated driver and nearly 7,000 runners participating in the Skyway 10K. Now, she returns to work -- full-time.
Three months ago, a DUI suspect was barreling through barricades and cones and one Florida trooper realized she was the last line of defense between the alleged intoxicated driver and nearly 7,000 runners participating in the Skyway 10K. Now, she returns to work -- full-time.
Friends celebrate life of Manatee mom whose body was found in Palmetto
Loved ones are remembering a Bradenton mother whose body was found in Palmetto last week. A convicted felon has since been charged with dumping her body in a ditch while friends spent days searching for her.
Loved ones are remembering a Bradenton mother whose body was found in Palmetto last week. A convicted felon has since been charged with dumping her body in a ditch while friends spent days searching for her.
Missing mother's body found in Palmetto ditch; man charged with dumping her body, deputies say
The body of a missing Manatee County mother has been found in Palmetto, and authorities have arrested a man who they say dumped her body in a ditch.
The body of a missing Manatee County mother has been found in Palmetto, and authorities have arrested a man who they say dumped her body in a ditch.
Capitol Riots: Complete list of Tampa Bay area arrests in Jan. 6 attack
More than 800 people have been arrested for their alleged role in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Of those 800, more have been rounded up in Florida than any other state and many of the people arrested, charged and sentenced to prison were in the Tampa Bay area, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
More than 800 people have been arrested for their alleged role in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Of those 800, more have been rounded up in Florida than any other state and many of the people arrested, charged and sentenced to prison were in the Tampa Bay area, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.