Hooters partners with Bay Area Girl Scouts, sending thousands of cookies to hometown heroes
We're a week away from the official start of Girl Scout cookie season and while most are used to seeing tables set up at grocery stores, banks, or events, some might spot local troops selling their famous cookies at a famous chicken wing restaurant.
We're a week away from the official start of Girl Scout cookie season and while most are used to seeing tables set up at grocery stores, banks, or events, some might spot local troops selling their famous cookies at a famous chicken wing restaurant.
‘Granny is now sitting in jail’: Manatee County Jail cook arrested for smuggling illegal drugs to inmates
Deputies arrested a Manatee County jail employee after they say she smuggled illegal drugs into the jail and gave them to inmates.
Deputies arrested a Manatee County jail employee after they say she smuggled illegal drugs into the jail and gave them to inmates.
Dog dies following overnight Palmetto house fire
A fire destroyed a Palmetto home early Tuesday morning. Crews said the homeowners made it out safely, but their dog did not.
A fire destroyed a Palmetto home early Tuesday morning. Crews said the homeowners made it out safely, but their dog did not.
Raccoon rescued after getting stuck in car engine block in Bradenton Beach
Wildlife rescuers in Bradenton Beach came to the aid of a raccoon who managed to get himself very, very stuck -- in a car engine block.
Wildlife rescuers in Bradenton Beach came to the aid of a raccoon who managed to get himself very, very stuck -- in a car engine block.
Manatee sheriff: Man shot and killed in front of 15-year-old stepson
Manatee Sheriff Rick Wells said a 15-year-old witnessed his stepfather's murder and was also present when the suspect disposed of the body near a Palmetto roadway. The suspect threatened to kill the teen if he told anyone about the fatal shooting.
Manatee Sheriff Rick Wells said a 15-year-old witnessed his stepfather's murder and was also present when the suspect disposed of the body near a Palmetto roadway. The suspect threatened to kill the teen if he told anyone about the fatal shooting.
Manatee County theater students question apparent double-standard in COVID cancellations
Parrish Community High School theater students want to know why their winter performance was postponed due to a rise in COVID-19 cases, but other activities were allowed to carry on.
Parrish Community High School theater students want to know why their winter performance was postponed due to a rise in COVID-19 cases, but other activities were allowed to carry on.
Pedestrian killed in Palmetto crash, troopers say
Florida Highway Patrol troopers are investigating what led up to a deadly crash in Palmetto.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers are investigating what led up to a deadly crash in Palmetto.
Manatee County renews push to add trail system along gulf coast
A trail system connecting parts of Manatee County has been discussed for years, but leaders say they intend to make it a reality.
A trail system connecting parts of Manatee County has been discussed for years, but leaders say they intend to make it a reality.
Bradenton mayor, city employees volunteer to pick up recycling, yard waste amid staff shortages
Trash pickup is still moving smoothly in Bradenton, but recycling and yard waste is piling up as staffing problems persist, but the mayor and other city workers rolled up their sleeves to fill in the gaps.
Trash pickup is still moving smoothly in Bradenton, but recycling and yard waste is piling up as staffing problems persist, but the mayor and other city workers rolled up their sleeves to fill in the gaps.
Weeks after learning Heimlich from mom, 8-year-old saves choking stepdad
Just weeks after an 8-year-old girl learned the Heimlich maneuver from her mom, who is a Manatee County paramedic, she was able to save her choking stepdad and the whole thing was caught on camera.
Just weeks after an 8-year-old girl learned the Heimlich maneuver from her mom, who is a Manatee County paramedic, she was able to save her choking stepdad and the whole thing was caught on camera.
7-year-old Palmetto girl found safe following Amber Alert
A Florida AMBER Alert has been issued for a Manatee County 7-year-old, Ashley Ordaz, who has been missing since December 10.
A Florida AMBER Alert has been issued for a Manatee County 7-year-old, Ashley Ordaz, who has been missing since December 10.
Hungry gator nabs food 'to go,' takes stroll across Florida golf course
A hungry alligator decided to grab its lunch to go on Friday before taking a leisurely stroll across a Florida golf course.
A hungry alligator decided to grab its lunch to go on Friday before taking a leisurely stroll across a Florida golf course.
Florida Missing Child Alert canceled after 7-year-old girl from Palmetto found safe
A statewide Missing Child Alert for a 7-year-old girl from Palmetto has been canceled after the child was found safe.
A statewide Missing Child Alert for a 7-year-old girl from Palmetto has been canceled after the child was found safe.
Family of girl handcuffed at Manatee County K-8 school files intent to sue
A Manatee County mother says what happened to her daughter at school has left her their family with emotional damage that cannot be repaired. Now the family is taking legal action.
A Manatee County mother says what happened to her daughter at school has left her their family with emotional damage that cannot be repaired. Now the family is taking legal action.
Bay Area school districts scramble to fill hundreds of positions as omicron surges across state
School districts across the Bay Area are feeling the staffing crunch fueled by a surge in COVID-19, with more than 1,000 positions in Hillsborough County Schools needing to be filled Wednesday.
School districts across the Bay Area are feeling the staffing crunch fueled by a surge in COVID-19, with more than 1,000 positions in Hillsborough County Schools needing to be filled Wednesday.
Manatee County giving away 7,500 COVID-19 at-home test kits at libraries
If you have been searching high and low for a COVID-19 testing kit can try to snag a free one in Manatee County – but you may have to act fast.
If you have been searching high and low for a COVID-19 testing kit can try to snag a free one in Manatee County – but you may have to act fast.
Military training reform law passes after Bradenton parents investigate son's deadly overseas accident
Parents of Nicholas Panipinto, 20, who died in a military training accident in South Korea worked with Congressman Vern Buchanan to get military training reform signed into law as part of the National Defense Authorization Act.
Parents of Nicholas Panipinto, 20, who died in a military training accident in South Korea worked with Congressman Vern Buchanan to get military training reform signed into law as part of the National Defense Authorization Act.
Manatee sheriff: Don't fire off any guns to ring in the New Year
Law enforcement officials are once again reiterating for residents to avoid celebratory gunfire when the clock strikes midnight signaling the new year -- because what goes up, must come down.
Law enforcement officials are once again reiterating for residents to avoid celebratory gunfire when the clock strikes midnight signaling the new year -- because what goes up, must come down.
Manatee County’s Employee of the Year says true calling is helping others
Patricia Adams, who has been with Manatee County Transit for nearly 15 years, has been named the county’s Employee of the Year.
Patricia Adams, who has been with Manatee County Transit for nearly 15 years, has been named the county’s Employee of the Year.
‘I enjoyed my job’: Manatee County sergeant retires after more than 4 decades in law enforcement
After more than 40 years in law enforcement, Sergeant Mike Kenyan is hanging up his badge.
After more than 40 years in law enforcement, Sergeant Mike Kenyan is hanging up his badge.