3 children critically injured, 2 drivers dead in Myakka City crash, troopers say
Florida troopers are investigating a crash that left both drivers dead and five others hospitalized – including three children – in Manatee County.
Florida troopers are investigating a crash that left both drivers dead and five others hospitalized – including three children – in Manatee County.
Motorcyclist hospitalized in Ellenton hit-and-run; Florida troopers search for driver of SUV
Florida Highway Patrol troopers are searching for a hit-and-run driver who left the scene in Manatee County after crashing into a motorcycle.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers are searching for a hit-and-run driver who left the scene in Manatee County after crashing into a motorcycle.
Dozens gather to remember 7-year-old boy killed by driver during walk with father
Nearly a hundred people in Palmetto came to support each other, at the spot where a boy lost his life.
Nearly a hundred people in Palmetto came to support each other, at the spot where a boy lost his life.
Bradenton man traveling to Ukraine to rescue refugees
A Bradenton man whose family is from Ukraine is preparing to travel there to help those who can't escape.
A Bradenton man whose family is from Ukraine is preparing to travel there to help those who can't escape.
‘They were inseparable’: Child walking alongside father hit, killed by man allegedly on drugs, police say
Palmetto police say they believe Aaron Naylor was under the influence of drugs when he hit and killed 7-year-old James Patrick Linzi as he walked alongside his father on a Palmetto sidewalk.
Palmetto police say they believe Aaron Naylor was under the influence of drugs when he hit and killed 7-year-old James Patrick Linzi as he walked alongside his father on a Palmetto sidewalk.
Bradenton photographer tells 'profoundly moving' story of Ukrainian refugee crisis
Photographer Allan Mestel has an eye – and a heart – for what he calls “that decisive moment.” From the faces of people living on the streets of the Tampa Bay area to the faces of migrants crossing the border from Mexico to the US – and now the faces of Ukrainian refugees in Medyka, Poland.
Photographer Allan Mestel has an eye – and a heart – for what he calls “that decisive moment.” From the faces of people living on the streets of the Tampa Bay area to the faces of migrants crossing the border from Mexico to the US – and now the faces of Ukrainian refugees in Medyka, Poland.
How to capture the perfect shots of your pet
Local pet photographer Carol Moorhead shares a few tips on how to capture the perfect portrait of your four-legged family member.
Local pet photographer Carol Moorhead shares a few tips on how to capture the perfect portrait of your four-legged family member.
Manatee County proclaim 'Trooper Toni Schuck Day' after she stopped intoxicated driver during Skyway 10K
In Manatee County, commissioners designated March 22 as “Trooper Toni Schuck Day” after she put her life on the line to save thousands of runners on the Skyway Bridge.
In Manatee County, commissioners designated March 22 as “Trooper Toni Schuck Day” after she put her life on the line to save thousands of runners on the Skyway Bridge.
Entrepreneurs getting fresh start thanks to CareerSource Suncoast
CareerSource Suncoast is helping more individuals make the switch from working for the boss to being their own boss.
CareerSource Suncoast is helping more individuals make the switch from working for the boss to being their own boss.
Fishing Report: March 18, 2022
Every Friday morning, Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina joins Good Day to fill viewers in on his fishing forecast as we head into the weekend. Here is his fishing report for March 18, 2022.
Every Friday morning, Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina joins Good Day to fill viewers in on his fishing forecast as we head into the weekend. Here is his fishing report for March 18, 2022.
'I did my job': Hero FHP trooper who stopped accused DUI driver during Skyway 10K recalls moments before crash
FHP Trooper Toni Schuck saved countless lives when she stopped a suspected drunk driver during the Skyway 10K by driving her own patrol SUV into the driver's path, knowing she was the last line of defense. "Hero, that's just a title. If that's what they want to say then that's great," she said. "I was sworn to protect and that's what I felt I did."
FHP Trooper Toni Schuck saved countless lives when she stopped a suspected drunk driver during the Skyway 10K by driving her own patrol SUV into the driver's path, knowing she was the last line of defense. "Hero, that's just a title. If that's what they want to say then that's great," she said. "I was sworn to protect and that's what I felt I did."
'They're killing our people': Manatee County ballet studio removes Russia from name
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the owners of a Manatee County dance studio changed the name to stand in solidarity with Ukraine.
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the owners of a Manatee County dance studio changed the name to stand in solidarity with Ukraine.
Palmetto pastor helps save 100 orphans from Ukraine
When Marvin Lane opened his orphanage in Romania 28 years ago, he never would have imagined the role it would play in a massive humanitarian crisis. Among those who have now escaped Ukraine as Russia invades are nearly 100 orphans and they did so with the help of the former pastor from Palmetto.
When Marvin Lane opened his orphanage in Romania 28 years ago, he never would have imagined the role it would play in a massive humanitarian crisis. Among those who have now escaped Ukraine as Russia invades are nearly 100 orphans and they did so with the help of the former pastor from Palmetto.
Dashcam video shows Florida trooper drive into speeding DUI suspect's path to protect Skyway 10K runners
Dramatic dashcam footage from a Florida Highway Patrol SUV shows the moment a trooper put herself in harm's way in order to protect thousands of runners from a suspected DUI driver who plowed through a series of roadblocks.
Dramatic dashcam footage from a Florida Highway Patrol SUV shows the moment a trooper put herself in harm's way in order to protect thousands of runners from a suspected DUI driver who plowed through a series of roadblocks.
FHP: DUI driver bypassed roadblocks, crashed into cruiser guarding Skyway 10K race Sunday morning
Florida Highway Patrol troopers put their lives on the line to protect thousands of runners at the Skyway 10K when a car careened past roadblocks on the southern side of the bridge during the race Sunday morning.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers put their lives on the line to protect thousands of runners at the Skyway 10K when a car careened past roadblocks on the southern side of the bridge during the race Sunday morning.
Officials: Florida man drives through Manatee County golf course, hides in pond to avoid traffic stop
A suspect fled from a traffic stop, crashed into a fence, drove through a Manatee County golf course, and into a pond where he attempted to hide in bushes. However, the sheriff's office aviation unit was watching him from above, guiding deputies to his hiding spot.
A suspect fled from a traffic stop, crashed into a fence, drove through a Manatee County golf course, and into a pond where he attempted to hide in bushes. However, the sheriff's office aviation unit was watching him from above, guiding deputies to his hiding spot.
FWC asks for horseshoe crab sighting reports
The beginning of March marks a critical time for one of the Bay Area's most important marine species. It's horseshoe crab mating season and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is asking anyone who sees them to file a report online.
The beginning of March marks a critical time for one of the Bay Area's most important marine species. It's horseshoe crab mating season and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is asking anyone who sees them to file a report online.
Bradenton police searching for burglars posing as pest control employees
Bradenton police are searching for three suspects they say conned multiple elderly residents.
Bradenton police are searching for three suspects they say conned multiple elderly residents.
‘Thin Blue Line Act’ calls for stricter penalties for those who kill law enforcement officers
Law enforcement officers from the Bay Area sounded off Thursday about the increasing dangers they face every day during a round table discussion held by U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan.
Law enforcement officers from the Bay Area sounded off Thursday about the increasing dangers they face every day during a round table discussion held by U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan.
Pedestrian killed after walking into path of Manatee deputy's vehicle, officials say
A Manatee County deputy was unable to avoid a collision with a pedestrian early Thursday morning, according to the sheriff's office.
A Manatee County deputy was unable to avoid a collision with a pedestrian early Thursday morning, according to the sheriff's office.