Bishop Museum gets $547k grant to expand manatee rehabilitation
Sick and injured Florida manatees being nursed back to health are about to get even better care in Tampa Bay.
Sick and injured Florida manatees being nursed back to health are about to get even better care in Tampa Bay.
Sarasota man found naked with arm gone after gator attack, witnesses say
A man was hospitalized after he was attacked by a gator in Manatee County, authorities said.
A man was hospitalized after he was attacked by a gator in Manatee County, authorities said.
Bradenton teen, 15, accidentally shoots friend while playing with gun, deputies say
Manatee County deputies arrested a 15-year-old who they say accidentally shot and critically injured his friend while playing with a gun.
Manatee County deputies arrested a 15-year-old who they say accidentally shot and critically injured his friend while playing with a gun.
Two Ellenton mall shooting suspects arrested on attempted murder charge
Manatee County deputies said they arrested two other suspect involved in a weekend shooting that injured one person outside the Ellenton Premium Outlets.
Manatee County deputies said they arrested two other suspect involved in a weekend shooting that injured one person outside the Ellenton Premium Outlets.
DUI case against Manatee County commissioner returns to court
A Manatee County commissioner has pleaded not guilty to DUI charges following a crash that happened back in April. The commissioner wasn't charged until last month.
A Manatee County commissioner has pleaded not guilty to DUI charges following a crash that happened back in April. The commissioner wasn't charged until last month.
One suspect arrested, 2 still sought in weekend shooting outside Ellenton outlet mall
Manatee County deputies have arrested one of three possible suspects in a shooting that injured one person outside Ellenton Premium Outlets Sunday.
Manatee County deputies have arrested one of three possible suspects in a shooting that injured one person outside Ellenton Premium Outlets Sunday.
MCSO: 3 suspects on the run after 1 injured in shooting outside Ellenton outlet mall
Manatee County deputies are searching for three suspects after a man was shot outside the Ellenton Premium Outlets Sunday afternoon.
Manatee County deputies are searching for three suspects after a man was shot outside the Ellenton Premium Outlets Sunday afternoon.
Teen car burglars caught burglarizing cars in Lakewood Ranch neighborhood
Residents in a Lakewood Ranch neighborhood woke up to Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies going through their backyards as they searched for teenaged car burglars early Friday morning.
Residents in a Lakewood Ranch neighborhood woke up to Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies going through their backyards as they searched for teenaged car burglars early Friday morning.
'Crime of opportunity': Catalytic converter thefts on the rise across the country
The catalytic converter under your vehicle can be a target for thieves. Converter thefts are on the rise throughout the country and across the Tampa Bay area.
The catalytic converter under your vehicle can be a target for thieves. Converter thefts are on the rise throughout the country and across the Tampa Bay area.
Holmes Beach hopes to block Manatee County's proposed 3-story parking garage
In a dispute dating back more than 2 years, the city and county are at-odds over how to solve the traffic and parking problems on Holmes Beach.
In a dispute dating back more than 2 years, the city and county are at-odds over how to solve the traffic and parking problems on Holmes Beach.
4-year-old grandchild in room where Bradenton couple overdosed, police say
Bradenton police said a couple was found unconscious in a motel room due to an opioid overdose. Their 4-year-old grandchild was in the room with them.
Bradenton police said a couple was found unconscious in a motel room due to an opioid overdose. Their 4-year-old grandchild was in the room with them.
Body of Bradenton man who slipped underwater while talking to deputies found floating in river
A man who vanished after telling deputies he ‘didn’t want to get arrested’ was found dead on Saturday.
A man who vanished after telling deputies he ‘didn’t want to get arrested’ was found dead on Saturday.
Deputies searching Braden River for man who vanished after saying he ‘didn’t want to be arrested’
Deputies are searching for a possible trespasser who may have drowned in Bradenton on Friday.
Deputies are searching for a possible trespasser who may have drowned in Bradenton on Friday.
Manatee County introduces 'Weedoo' to help keep waterways clean
Manatee County is getting some help keeping the water clean from a bright yellow machine called Weedoo.
Manatee County is getting some help keeping the water clean from a bright yellow machine called Weedoo.
Bradenton murder suspect found in Miami four years after deadly nightclub shooting
More than four years ago, a shooting suspect in Bradenton was identified after the murder of a 30-year-old man, deputies said. After all this time, they said they finally tracked him down in South Florida.
More than four years ago, a shooting suspect in Bradenton was identified after the murder of a 30-year-old man, deputies said. After all this time, they said they finally tracked him down in South Florida.
As inflation soars, back-to-school giveaway lightens load for Manatee parents
As local families plan their back-to-school shopping trips, price hikes have some of them crunching the numbers a little harder, adding stress to the annual spending spree. Wednesday night, parents and kids in Bradenton got a little relief with free backpacks, supplies, health screenings and a night of fun at the museum.
As local families plan their back-to-school shopping trips, price hikes have some of them crunching the numbers a little harder, adding stress to the annual spending spree. Wednesday night, parents and kids in Bradenton got a little relief with free backpacks, supplies, health screenings and a night of fun at the museum.
Worker accidentally crushed in garbage truck during maintenance, Manatee Co. deputies say
Investigators say a miscommunication between employees resulted in the truck's hydraulics system activating while a man was performing maintenance.
Investigators say a miscommunication between employees resulted in the truck's hydraulics system activating while a man was performing maintenance.
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.