Father rescues 5 children, wife from dryer lint fire that displaced 16 families in Bradenton
More than a dozen families are still trying to find a permanent place to live after their apartment building caught fire.
More than a dozen families are still trying to find a permanent place to live after their apartment building caught fire.
Burning Brinks truck on Sunshine Skyway Bridge snarls traffic
A vehicle fire is blocking all northbound traffic on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, snarling traffic heading out of Manatee County.
A vehicle fire is blocking all northbound traffic on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, snarling traffic heading out of Manatee County.
Painful memories of the Holocaust bring history to life for students
Felicia Liban lived through the horrors of the Holocaust. When she was 5 years old in Poland, her family became separated. Her father tried to secure a safe way out through Russia for his family, but he died in the process.
Felicia Liban lived through the horrors of the Holocaust. When she was 5 years old in Poland, her family became separated. Her father tried to secure a safe way out through Russia for his family, but he died in the process.
'Lectern Guy' expected to plead guilty to Capitol riot charges
Adam Johnson is facing several federal charges that include trespassing, theft, and violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds. His attorney agreed early on that the picture of Johnson carrying a lectern would be a problem.
Adam Johnson is facing several federal charges that include trespassing, theft, and violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds. His attorney agreed early on that the picture of Johnson carrying a lectern would be a problem.
Pilot survives crash landing into Sarasota Bay
The pilot of a small plane says throttle problems forced him to crash-land in the water off the Bradenton coast Tuesday afternoon.
The pilot of a small plane says throttle problems forced him to crash-land in the water off the Bradenton coast Tuesday afternoon.
2 adults, 4 children injured in overnight Manatee County apartment fire
It took firefighters from multiple agencies 60 minutes to get the fire under control. Two adults and six children ended up being hospitalized with what firefighters said were “a variety of injuries.”
It took firefighters from multiple agencies 60 minutes to get the fire under control. Two adults and six children ended up being hospitalized with what firefighters said were “a variety of injuries.”
Rescue of stolen French Bulldog 'Bugsy' leads to underground 'puppy chop shop': deputies
“When detectives started investigating the robbery of a French Bulldog named Bugsy – ripped away from his owner at gunpoint off Hiawassee Road in March – they had no idea it would lead them into a dark, disturbing world of dog trafficking and puppy ‘Chop Shops.’"
“When detectives started investigating the robbery of a French Bulldog named Bugsy – ripped away from his owner at gunpoint off Hiawassee Road in March – they had no idea it would lead them into a dark, disturbing world of dog trafficking and puppy ‘Chop Shops.’"
Long overdue construction begins on sidewalks, crosswalks in Manatee County
In many neighborhoods around Manatee County, kids walk to see friends and relatives, go to parks, and even to school, but most of the places they're traveling don't have a pedestrian area, making those trips treacherous.
In many neighborhoods around Manatee County, kids walk to see friends and relatives, go to parks, and even to school, but most of the places they're traveling don't have a pedestrian area, making those trips treacherous.
Police: Bradenton man 'huffed' nitrous oxide before driving, causing deadly crash in June
A Bradenton man was arrested this week in connection to a deadly crash in Sarasota that occurred back in June. Investigators said he “huffed or snorted” nitrous oxide to “get high.”
A Bradenton man was arrested this week in connection to a deadly crash in Sarasota that occurred back in June. Investigators said he “huffed or snorted” nitrous oxide to “get high.”
Deputies: Suspect shoots Bradenton driver before torching vehicle, fleeing
A suspected shooter is on the run, leaving a crash, an injured victim, a torched vehicle in their path. Manatee County investigators say they're following leads to try and track the shooter down.
A suspected shooter is on the run, leaving a crash, an injured victim, a torched vehicle in their path. Manatee County investigators say they're following leads to try and track the shooter down.
Referendum supporting school funding renewed by Manatee County voters
Manatee County schools superintendent Cynthia Saunders thanked voters for renewing a referendum that helps fund school programs in Tuesday's municipal elections.
Manatee County schools superintendent Cynthia Saunders thanked voters for renewing a referendum that helps fund school programs in Tuesday's municipal elections.
Turning Points helping homeless veterans rebuild their lives
In the U.S., homelessness among veterans is a big problem. A Manatee County organization is taking a stand to help them get back on their feet.
In the U.S., homelessness among veterans is a big problem. A Manatee County organization is taking a stand to help them get back on their feet.
Manatee County voters to decide fate of referendum credited with higher teacher pay, expanded programs
A November 2 special election in Manatee County will decide whether or not to renew a property tax referendum that supports local schools.
A November 2 special election in Manatee County will decide whether or not to renew a property tax referendum that supports local schools.
Video: U.S. Marshals approach wrong apartment, force mother and baby out at gunpoint
A Bradenton woman is still confused, upset, and terrified after U.S. Marshals appeared at her front door and entered – armed and without a warrant – Friday morning.
A Bradenton woman is still confused, upset, and terrified after U.S. Marshals appeared at her front door and entered – armed and without a warrant – Friday morning.
9-year-old drag racer already knows she wants to go pro
With more than 30 wins before she even turns 10, Victoria Beaner has her eyes down the track and on her future in motorsports.
With more than 30 wins before she even turns 10, Victoria Beaner has her eyes down the track and on her future in motorsports.
'RIP Gabby': Bradenton farm creates corn maze tribute to Gabby Petito
Hunsader Farms in Bradenton revealed their 2021 corn maze, showing an aerial view where "RIP Gabby" was spelled out, along with a cross and a heart: "With this being so close to home and heavy on our hearts, we wanted to pay tribute to Gabby and her family."
Hunsader Farms in Bradenton revealed their 2021 corn maze, showing an aerial view where "RIP Gabby" was spelled out, along with a cross and a heart: "With this being so close to home and heavy on our hearts, we wanted to pay tribute to Gabby and her family."
Dick Vitale faces second cancer battle
For the second time in just a few months, legendary college basketball broadcaster Dick Vitale has announced he has cancer.
For the second time in just a few months, legendary college basketball broadcaster Dick Vitale has announced he has cancer.
Port Manatee to hire more than 100 critical supply chain employee as business grows
Port Manatee and its tenants are looking for new employees to fill critical supply chain jobs.
Port Manatee and its tenants are looking for new employees to fill critical supply chain jobs.
Brian Laundrie's sister's family targeted with violent threats, records show
Brian Laundrie's brother-in-law asked Manatee County deputies for increased patrols in his neighborhood in mid-September after he said his family received alarming threats amid an ongoing manhunt for the Florida fugitive, according to sheriff's records.
Brian Laundrie's brother-in-law asked Manatee County deputies for increased patrols in his neighborhood in mid-September after he said his family received alarming threats amid an ongoing manhunt for the Florida fugitive, according to sheriff's records.
Second-graders raise money to help classmate battling rare form of cancer
Teachers and students at Sea Breeze Elementary School in Bradenton are raising money to help the family of a second-grader diagnosed with a rare cancerous tumor.
Teachers and students at Sea Breeze Elementary School in Bradenton are raising money to help the family of a second-grader diagnosed with a rare cancerous tumor.