Dakin Dairy Farm loses 250 milk cows after Hurricane Ian hits Manatee County
For years, Dakin Dairy Farm has been a point of pride for Manatee County's agricultural and ecotourism sectors, but Hurricane Ian killed at least 250 of their cows, leaving them to wonder what the future holds.
For years, Dakin Dairy Farm has been a point of pride for Manatee County's agricultural and ecotourism sectors, but Hurricane Ian killed at least 250 of their cows, leaving them to wonder what the future holds.
Linemen from Kansas, Illinois, Pennsylvania restore power to 1.8 million after Hurricane Ian, so far
Five days after Hurricane Ian made landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast, close to 700,000 residents were still without power. Governor Ron DeSantis said an army of 42,000 utility workers responded to the call for help to restore outages.
Five days after Hurricane Ian made landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast, close to 700,000 residents were still without power. Governor Ron DeSantis said an army of 42,000 utility workers responded to the call for help to restore outages.
'She just lost everything': Myakka residents begin Hurricane Ian clean-up
The storm knocked out power to tens of thousands of people, brought down trees and powerlines. People living in Myakka City said it’s something they’ve never experienced.
The storm knocked out power to tens of thousands of people, brought down trees and powerlines. People living in Myakka City said it’s something they’ve never experienced.
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport aims to reopen by weekend after roof, water damage
A large part of the roof at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport was ripped off and water poured inside the terminal during Hurricane Ian. Officials are aiming to reopen by late Friday or early Saturday.
A large part of the roof at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport was ripped off and water poured inside the terminal during Hurricane Ian. Officials are aiming to reopen by late Friday or early Saturday.
Bradenton residents: 'Please conserve water' as wastewater plant threatens to overflow
Officials in Bradenton are pleading with residents to reduce water use as one of the wastewater treatment plants is full and could overflow.
Officials in Bradenton are pleading with residents to reduce water use as one of the wastewater treatment plants is full and could overflow.
Holmes Beach prepares for storm surge coming from Hurricane Ian
Coastal towns are preparing for rain and storm surge from Hurricane Ian. On Anna Maria Island in Manatee County, storm shutters are going up and plywood is being hammered into place.
Coastal towns are preparing for rain and storm surge from Hurricane Ian. On Anna Maria Island in Manatee County, storm shutters are going up and plywood is being hammered into place.
Manatee residents urged to prepare, not panic as Florida sits in Tropical Depression 9’s cone of uncertainty
Residents across the Bay Area are beginning to gather supplies and make plans as Tropical Depression 9 forms in the Caribbean Sea.
Residents across the Bay Area are beginning to gather supplies and make plans as Tropical Depression 9 forms in the Caribbean Sea.
School district works to keep up with growth of Manatee County
As Manatee County continues to grow, the school district wants to make sure there's enough room for current and future students.
As Manatee County continues to grow, the school district wants to make sure there's enough room for current and future students.
Manatee County deputies: Suspect wanted for shooting, killing daughter's boyfriend turns himself in
Investigators were searching for a man accused of shooting and killing his daughter's boyfriend at a Bradenton apartment complex Tuesday evening. Now, he is behind bars.
Investigators were searching for a man accused of shooting and killing his daughter's boyfriend at a Bradenton apartment complex Tuesday evening. Now, he is behind bars.
Maintenance underway after safety concerns raised at Braden River Park
Weekends mean baseball at Braden River Park, but parents say the facilities have have been declining for a while. Now, Manatee County says issues with loose bases, electrical systems, and more are underway.
Weekends mean baseball at Braden River Park, but parents say the facilities have have been declining for a while. Now, Manatee County says issues with loose bases, electrical systems, and more are underway.
Thief steals truck, spray paints it in failed attempt to conceal it: Bradenton police
Police say the man stole the red pickup truck from a hospital parking lot, then spray-painted it black, hoping no one would recognize the vehicle. It didn't work.
Police say the man stole the red pickup truck from a hospital parking lot, then spray-painted it black, hoping no one would recognize the vehicle. It didn't work.
Manatee County waives adoption fees as pets overwhelm area shelters
Adoption fees have been waived this weekend as Manatee County Animal Welfare partners with Best Friends Animal Society to get pets into homes.
Adoption fees have been waived this weekend as Manatee County Animal Welfare partners with Best Friends Animal Society to get pets into homes.
Water taxi may soon connect downtown Bradenton to the beaches
A city-to-sand water taxi service that would travel from downtown Bradenton to the Anna Maria Pier, Bradenton Beach Pier, and Coquina Beach is in the works.
A city-to-sand water taxi service that would travel from downtown Bradenton to the Anna Maria Pier, Bradenton Beach Pier, and Coquina Beach is in the works.
Nitro Extreme, new motor stunt show, in Ellenton through this weekend
Fast cars, motorcycles and daring stunts are all part of a new action-packed production in Ellenton.
Fast cars, motorcycles and daring stunts are all part of a new action-packed production in Ellenton.
Manatee County teachers to receive salary increase as other districts continue negotiations
Starting pay for Manatee County teachers is about to increase from less than $53,000 a year to more than $55,000 -- becoming one of the highest starting salary for teachers in Florida.
Starting pay for Manatee County teachers is about to increase from less than $53,000 a year to more than $55,000 -- becoming one of the highest starting salary for teachers in Florida.
New park in Manatee County to be named after Gov. Ron DeSantis
Governor Ron DeSantis has made quite a name for himself. In Manatee County, his will now be the official name of the 17 acres previously known as Kinnan Park, but the naming decision wasn't unanimous.
Governor Ron DeSantis has made quite a name for himself. In Manatee County, his will now be the official name of the 17 acres previously known as Kinnan Park, but the naming decision wasn't unanimous.
Bradenton foster mom adopts four siblings, giving them loving home
The Bradenton foster mom adopted four siblings. She's been working with children since she was 13 years old and spent 20 years as a teacher.
The Bradenton foster mom adopted four siblings. She's been working with children since she was 13 years old and spent 20 years as a teacher.
DEP warns developer for 'aggressive and excessive' trimming of mangroves on Sarasota Bay
Off Longbar Pointe in Manatee County, the largest continuous track of mangrove growth stretches around Sarasota Bay, but a large portion of the protected tree species has been damaged by a developer and environmental organizations want them to be stopped.
Off Longbar Pointe in Manatee County, the largest continuous track of mangrove growth stretches around Sarasota Bay, but a large portion of the protected tree species has been damaged by a developer and environmental organizations want them to be stopped.
Bradenton police chief exonerated of allegations of wrongdoing, city mayor says
The Bradenton police chief has been exonerated after an officer accused her of searching a home and someone inside without a search warrant, according to the city's mayor. Bradenton police and the chief were assisting with an arrest at a home in July.
The Bradenton police chief has been exonerated after an officer accused her of searching a home and someone inside without a search warrant, according to the city's mayor. Bradenton police and the chief were assisting with an arrest at a home in July.
Teen faces murder charges after opening fire on 2 sitting in car parked outside Bradenton motel
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after they say two people were shot, one fatally, early Sunday morning as they sat in a car outside a Bradenton motel.
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after they say two people were shot, one fatally, early Sunday morning as they sat in a car outside a Bradenton motel.