Parrish High: 4th student arrested for false shooting tip, 3 arrested for TikToks depicting mass shootings
Four students in Manatee County have been arrested in the last two days in connection to school threats, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
Four students in Manatee County have been arrested in the last two days in connection to school threats, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
Parrish Community High evacuated after multiple bomb threats; investigators work to track source
Students and staff at Parrish Community High School were evacuated from the building Tuesday morning after officials received two bomb threats. Since February 1, school officials say they've received four bomb threats against the school that have not been credible.
Students and staff at Parrish Community High School were evacuated from the building Tuesday morning after officials received two bomb threats. Since February 1, school officials say they've received four bomb threats against the school that have not been credible.
Judge approves motion to exclude bodycam audio in DUI case against Manatee Commissioner George Kruse
A judge has ruled that the jury will not hear the audio from body camera video of Manatee County Commissioner George Kruse’s crash from back in April 2022, that resulted in a DUI charge.
A judge has ruled that the jury will not hear the audio from body camera video of Manatee County Commissioner George Kruse’s crash from back in April 2022, that resulted in a DUI charge.
Manatee County School District's book battle continues
The Manatee County School District is reviewing 30 books that have been removed from school libraries after they were submitted by three community members.
The Manatee County School District is reviewing 30 books that have been removed from school libraries after they were submitted by three community members.
Baugh admits wrongdoing in Lakewood Ranch vaccine clinic scandal, fined $8,000 by state
In mid-February 2021, the first COVID-19 vaccines were being distributed to the most vulnerable in Florida. Residents over the age of 65 and people with additional health risks were getting the shots first. Around 30% of Florida seniors had been vaccinated.
In mid-February 2021, the first COVID-19 vaccines were being distributed to the most vulnerable in Florida. Residents over the age of 65 and people with additional health risks were getting the shots first. Around 30% of Florida seniors had been vaccinated.
Anna Maria Island residents do not like state leader's idea of merging cities to make way for a parking garage
A fight over a lack of public parking in Holmes Beach escalated after a state representative suggested consolidating the cities of Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach, and Holmes Beach to override a local ordinance prohibiting a parking deck. During a city commission meeting, over 100 people packed the room -- all opposing the idea.
A fight over a lack of public parking in Holmes Beach escalated after a state representative suggested consolidating the cities of Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach, and Holmes Beach to override a local ordinance prohibiting a parking deck. During a city commission meeting, over 100 people packed the room -- all opposing the idea.
Censoring the school library? Manatee County officials to hold special meeting in battle over books
In an effort to ensure compliance with Florida’s new school book rules, some Manatee County teachers say they’ve had to physically cover up or block access to classroom bookshelves.
In an effort to ensure compliance with Florida’s new school book rules, some Manatee County teachers say they’ve had to physically cover up or block access to classroom bookshelves.
Police: More than 50 shots fired at Bradenton house; officers identify 4 suspects
Four men were arrested after dozens of bullets were sprayed at a Bradenton home, sending three people to the hospital, police said.
Four men were arrested after dozens of bullets were sprayed at a Bradenton home, sending three people to the hospital, police said.
3 hospitalized in Bradenton shooting; 4 in custody after car chase, crash
Police in Bradenton said they have four people in custody after a shooting that sent three people to the hospital Monday evening.
Police in Bradenton said they have four people in custody after a shooting that sent three people to the hospital Monday evening.
Habitat for Humanity building homes for new Manatee County community
A plot of land in Manatee County is a symbol of hope for 16 families. Ground was broken on the site where their future homes will be built.
A plot of land in Manatee County is a symbol of hope for 16 families. Ground was broken on the site where their future homes will be built.
Bill proposes adding 911 dispatchers first responder family
Officials hope a legislative bill to recognize 911 telecommunicators as first responders may inspire more people to join the profession if it gets passed.
Officials hope a legislative bill to recognize 911 telecommunicators as first responders may inspire more people to join the profession if it gets passed.
Students at Manatee technical school repair non-profit’s vehicles used to help Hurricane Ian victims
When floodwaters from Hurricane Ian, trapped people and animals in their homes and land in Myakka City, a Manatee County non-profit answered the call for help.
When floodwaters from Hurricane Ian, trapped people and animals in their homes and land in Myakka City, a Manatee County non-profit answered the call for help.
Cold-stressed manatee rescued from St. Petersburg waters
A manatee that appeared to be suffering from cold stress was rescued from the water near downtown St. Petersburg Thursday afternoon.
A manatee that appeared to be suffering from cold stress was rescued from the water near downtown St. Petersburg Thursday afternoon.
Oyster shells from restaurants recycled into vertical gardens to improve ecosystem
A project is helping restaurants recycle oyster shells to help the environment.
A project is helping restaurants recycle oyster shells to help the environment.
Young Bradenton suspects arrested for shooting BB guns at Manatee County school buses, deputies say
Two young suspects, ages 11 and 17, face charges after shooting BB guns at two Manatee County school buses, police said.
Two young suspects, ages 11 and 17, face charges after shooting BB guns at two Manatee County school buses, police said.
US Deaf National Soccer Teams train at Lakewood Ranch
Over the weekend, the U.S. Men's and Women's Deaf National Soccer Teams turned the Premier Sports Complex in Lakewood Ranch into their home away from home.
Over the weekend, the U.S. Men's and Women's Deaf National Soccer Teams turned the Premier Sports Complex in Lakewood Ranch into their home away from home.
State College of Florida nursing program works to reverse shortage with extra funding
The State College of Florida (SCF) is working hard to reverse the shortage of nurses in Florida. They're growing their nursing program with the help from local hospitals and organizations.
The State College of Florida (SCF) is working hard to reverse the shortage of nurses in Florida. They're growing their nursing program with the help from local hospitals and organizations.
Beach parking struggle turns into debate about merging Anna Maria Island, Holmes Beach, Bradenton Beach
A struggle to find beach parking on Anna Maria Island has a state lawmaker looking into solutions and exploring a bigger debate about merging the island’s cities.
A struggle to find beach parking on Anna Maria Island has a state lawmaker looking into solutions and exploring a bigger debate about merging the island’s cities.
Manatee County revisits whether to allow retail pet sales after ban last year
The Manatee County commission is revisiting whether to allow retail pet sales following the board's meeting Tuesday.
The Manatee County commission is revisiting whether to allow retail pet sales following the board's meeting Tuesday.
Manatee commissioners want to discuss bringing back Confederate monument taken down five years ago
Manatee County commissioners want to discuss bringing back the county's civil war Confederate memorial.
Manatee County commissioners want to discuss bringing back the county's civil war Confederate memorial.