Bradenton man charged with attempted murder of man who hit his car, deputies say
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office says a Bradenton man nearly beat another man to death after the two were involved in a crash.
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office says a Bradenton man nearly beat another man to death after the two were involved in a crash.
Manatee County first responders give $4,000 tip for Big Tip Breakfast tradition
A group of Manatee County first responders come together every year for a meal and to give back. This year, they surprised their server, whose daughter is battling cancer, with a $4,000 tip.
A group of Manatee County first responders come together every year for a meal and to give back. This year, they surprised their server, whose daughter is battling cancer, with a $4,000 tip.
Manatee County looks to preserve untouched Rattlesnake Key
You can only get there by boat and once you do, Rattlesnake Key gives you the chance to experience a piece of Florida few will ever have the chance to. There have been talks of development on the untouched piece of land but there's a growing effort to preserve it, instead.
You can only get there by boat and once you do, Rattlesnake Key gives you the chance to experience a piece of Florida few will ever have the chance to. There have been talks of development on the untouched piece of land but there's a growing effort to preserve it, instead.
Several pets killed in Bradenton mobile home fire, officials say
Firefighters said a mobile home in Bradenton was severely damaged in a fire where several pets were killed.
Firefighters said a mobile home in Bradenton was severely damaged in a fire where several pets were killed.
No snow but plenty of holiday cheer for Manatee County's local Santa Claus
From the gloves to the belt and the jacket, Santa Claus is getting ready to come to town. But the trip may not take as long as you think. It turns out Santa has another home, in Manatee County.
From the gloves to the belt and the jacket, Santa Claus is getting ready to come to town. But the trip may not take as long as you think. It turns out Santa has another home, in Manatee County.
Bodycam video shows 12-year-old student being handcuffed after shoving deputy
A Manatee County mother wants to know why a deputy used handcuffs instead of de-escalation tactics when her daughter became uncooperative at school.
A Manatee County mother wants to know why a deputy used handcuffs instead of de-escalation tactics when her daughter became uncooperative at school.
Piney Point deep well injection drilling to begin next week
The process of draining the remaining wastewater at Piney Point is set to begin next week.
The process of draining the remaining wastewater at Piney Point is set to begin next week.
Sarasota man arrested for DUI after crashing into 11 cars in Manatee Memorial Hospital parking lot, police say
A driver in the Manatee Memorial Hospital parking lot was arrested for DUI after he crashed into 11 vehicles, police say.
A driver in the Manatee Memorial Hospital parking lot was arrested for DUI after he crashed into 11 vehicles, police say.
SunCoast Blood Centers sends blood to victims injured in deadly tornadoes
One day after the Midwest was hit hard from deadly tornadoes, SunCoast Blood Centers packed up blood and shipped it to areas that were impacted.
One day after the Midwest was hit hard from deadly tornadoes, SunCoast Blood Centers packed up blood and shipped it to areas that were impacted.
Train ride to 'North Pole' lets families forget challenges for a day
A festive holiday treat lifted the spirits of some kids facing a difficult medical diagnosis on Wednesday. They got a ride to the North Pole, via Manatee County.
A festive holiday treat lifted the spirits of some kids facing a difficult medical diagnosis on Wednesday. They got a ride to the North Pole, via Manatee County.
U.S. Capitol 'Lectern Guy' gets permission to travel for holidays
Adam Johnson is facing up to six months in prison and a $500 fine. His sentencing is set for February, but he asked a judge for permission to travel for the Christmas holiday.
Adam Johnson is facing up to six months in prison and a $500 fine. His sentencing is set for February, but he asked a judge for permission to travel for the Christmas holiday.
State seeks to scuttle Piney Point lawsuit
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is asking a federal judge to toss out a lawsuit that targets the state and other defendants over a former phosphate-plant site where massive amounts of polluted water were released this spring to avert a potential catastrophe.
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is asking a federal judge to toss out a lawsuit that targets the state and other defendants over a former phosphate-plant site where massive amounts of polluted water were released this spring to avert a potential catastrophe.
Missing Manatee County girl found safe
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office has safely located an 11-year-old girl reported missing Saturday morning.
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office has safely located an 11-year-old girl reported missing Saturday morning.
Palmetto teen creates app to help healthcare workers when patient goes into cardiac arrest
A Buffalo Creek Middle School student created an app called Code Blue that allows healthcare workers to accurately time medicine, do pulse checks and compressions for patients who go into cardiac arrest.
A Buffalo Creek Middle School student created an app called Code Blue that allows healthcare workers to accurately time medicine, do pulse checks and compressions for patients who go into cardiac arrest.
Suncoast Blood Centers joins national network to bolster 'fragile' blood supply
Suncoast Blood Centers is one of 16 blood centers from across 29 states forming BERC, the Blood Emergency Readiness Corps. Each center will store extra blood that can be flown out to areas that need it.
Suncoast Blood Centers is one of 16 blood centers from across 29 states forming BERC, the Blood Emergency Readiness Corps. Each center will store extra blood that can be flown out to areas that need it.
DEP to approve permits for deep well injection from Piney Point
The next steps for Piney Point are in motion now that the Florida Department of Environmental Protection said it intends to approve Manatee County’s permit for a deep well injection.
The next steps for Piney Point are in motion now that the Florida Department of Environmental Protection said it intends to approve Manatee County’s permit for a deep well injection.
‘They were trying to kill whoever was in that house’: Palmetto woman, 2 teens shot in 'targeted' attack
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a 44-year-old woman and two 17-year-old females were struck by bullets while they were sleeping inside their Palmetto home Friday night.
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a 44-year-old woman and two 17-year-old females were struck by bullets while they were sleeping inside their Palmetto home Friday night.
Orban Nursery’s open house tradition takes place Saturday
Once a year, a Poinsettia farm in Bradenton opens to the public just in time for Christmas.
Once a year, a Poinsettia farm in Bradenton opens to the public just in time for Christmas.
Capitol Riot 'Lectern Guy' pleads guilty; could face 6 months in prison
Federal judge Reggie Walton scolded Florida man Adam Johnson for his "clownish behavior" and called him weak minded enough "to follow a lie and do what you did.”
Federal judge Reggie Walton scolded Florida man Adam Johnson for his "clownish behavior" and called him weak minded enough "to follow a lie and do what you did.”
ACLU challenges how courts in Manatee and Sarasota counties set bail
Some people are sitting in jail with bail amounts they just cannot pay, so the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Florida is fighting to get those bail amounts lowered.
Some people are sitting in jail with bail amounts they just cannot pay, so the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Florida is fighting to get those bail amounts lowered.