USF's oldest Spring graduate hopes to help others after son's death
A 68-year-old Bradenton mother will graduate from nursing school Saturday to find a way to help others after her son died suddenly from meningitis.
A 68-year-old Bradenton mother will graduate from nursing school Saturday to find a way to help others after her son died suddenly from meningitis.
DUI suspect who sped through Skyway 10K barricades before crashing into patrol car returns to court
The woman accused of driving while intoxicated and crashing into a state trooper's patrol car returned to court Tuesday.
The woman accused of driving while intoxicated and crashing into a state trooper's patrol car returned to court Tuesday.
Bradenton PD officers leave for higher pay as negotiations over salaries stall
As officers at the Bradenton Police Department work to protect the community, some have had to leave for better-paying opportunities with other departments.
As officers at the Bradenton Police Department work to protect the community, some have had to leave for better-paying opportunities with other departments.
17-year-old tennis player, singer in Bradenton hopes to inspire others to pursue their dreams
The teen has already earned a spot in the top 50 junior tennis players in the world. But, the tennis court isn't her only stage to perform on.
The teen has already earned a spot in the top 50 junior tennis players in the world. But, the tennis court isn't her only stage to perform on.
FHP: Ruskin woman seriously injured after hitting hog
A Ruskin woman was hospitalized early Friday morning after crashing into a hog, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A Ruskin woman was hospitalized early Friday morning after crashing into a hog, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Officer honored for saving woman's life in deadly Palmetto motorcycle crash
A Bradenton police officer was honored at a Wednesday city council meeting for saving a woman seriously injured in a deadly motorcycle crash in Palmetto.
A Bradenton police officer was honored at a Wednesday city council meeting for saving a woman seriously injured in a deadly motorcycle crash in Palmetto.
Manatee deputies arrest man accused of luring 5-year-old girl from birthday party, sexually battering her
Deputies in Manatee County arrested a man who they say lured a young girl away from a child's birthday party in order to sexually batter her — and investigators believe there may multiple other victims out there.
Deputies in Manatee County arrested a man who they say lured a young girl away from a child's birthday party in order to sexually batter her — and investigators believe there may multiple other victims out there.
Science, art intersect at Bradenton museum
A new exhibit at the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature in Bradenton explores the beauty of everything from meteorites to insects to paleontology.
A new exhibit at the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature in Bradenton explores the beauty of everything from meteorites to insects to paleontology.
Code enforcement officers conduct sweeps to clean up Manatee County neighborhoods
Code enforcement officers are conducting sweeps over the next several months from Palmetto to Bradenton with the goal of cleaning up Manatee County.
Code enforcement officers are conducting sweeps over the next several months from Palmetto to Bradenton with the goal of cleaning up Manatee County.
'Feed the economy': SeaPort Manatee becomes fastest growing container port in Florida
As the closest port to the Panama Canal, cargo containers bring in fresh fruits and vegetables, appliances and lumber and fuel. In 2021, SeaPort Manatee brought in a record 10.5 million tons of cargo.
As the closest port to the Panama Canal, cargo containers bring in fresh fruits and vegetables, appliances and lumber and fuel. In 2021, SeaPort Manatee brought in a record 10.5 million tons of cargo.
Manatee Technical College offers fast track to success for students looking for career change
Manatee Technical College is working to put students looking for a career change on the fast track to success. Many of the future employees' careers were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Manatee Technical College is working to put students looking for a career change on the fast track to success. Many of the future employees' careers were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
$14 million gifted to USF for financial technology initiative
A $14 million gift to the University of South Florida may bring new companies and jobs in financial technology – aka fintech – to the Bay Area. Leaders at the school say the gift is "transformational."
A $14 million gift to the University of South Florida may bring new companies and jobs in financial technology – aka fintech – to the Bay Area. Leaders at the school say the gift is "transformational."
'We have to do more': Study shows human activity plays role in intensifying red tide blooms over last decade
The red tide bloom last summer killed hundreds of tons of fish a few months after 200 million gallons of waste water was spilled from Piney Point into Tampa Bay.
The red tide bloom last summer killed hundreds of tons of fish a few months after 200 million gallons of waste water was spilled from Piney Point into Tampa Bay.
Beloved family-owned Bradenton restaurant closes after nearly 50 years
A pizza house that has been a staple in the Bradenton community for almost 50 years is closing its doors on Saturday.
A pizza house that has been a staple in the Bradenton community for almost 50 years is closing its doors on Saturday.
Scrapyard fire near Port Manatee under investigation
Officials are trying to determine what caused a scrapyard to go up in smoke on Saturday.
Officials are trying to determine what caused a scrapyard to go up in smoke on Saturday.
DEP signs off on plan to shut down Piney Point for good by 2024
Last week, The Department of Environmental Protection signed off on his closure plan with a planned closing date by the end of 2024.
Last week, The Department of Environmental Protection signed off on his closure plan with a planned closing date by the end of 2024.
‘Armed and dangerous’ teen accused of shooting, critically injuring juvenile turns himself in to police
A 15-year-old who police considered say critically injured another juvenile by shooting him multiple times has turned himself in to authorities.
A 15-year-old who police considered say critically injured another juvenile by shooting him multiple times has turned himself in to authorities.
Police searching for ‘armed and dangerous’ teen accused of shooting, critically injuring juvenile
The Bradenton Police Department is asking for help locating a teen they say shot and injured a minor Friday evening.
The Bradenton Police Department is asking for help locating a teen they say shot and injured a minor Friday evening.
Deputies locate man with possible knowledge of unsolved Manatee County murder
It's been four years since 46-year-old Michael Angelo Jacoby Grantley's body was found in Bradenton. Now, detectives want to talk to Lee Lashay Martin and find out what he knows.
It's been four years since 46-year-old Michael Angelo Jacoby Grantley's body was found in Bradenton. Now, detectives want to talk to Lee Lashay Martin and find out what he knows.
100 food service employees needed to feed students in Manatee County
Students often look forward to lunchtime, but a staffing shortage is putting a strain on the food service employees who dish up school lunches in Manatee County.
Students often look forward to lunchtime, but a staffing shortage is putting a strain on the food service employees who dish up school lunches in Manatee County.