As Manatee County grows, so does need for 911 dispatchers
The county has eight open spots, some of which are newly-created positions, to keep up with a growing county's need for emergency services.
The county has eight open spots, some of which are newly-created positions, to keep up with a growing county's need for emergency services.
Manatee County, DEP hold public meeting to discuss deep well injection plan for Piney Point
Controversy is swirling again about what's next for the old Piney Point phosphate plant in Manatee County.
Controversy is swirling again about what's next for the old Piney Point phosphate plant in Manatee County.
Gabby Petito case: Cassie Laundrie speaks to protesters outside Lakewood Ranch home
Speaking candidly about the case, Brian Laundrie's sister is giving new insight into the timeline ahead of his disappearance. Cassie Laundrie says she is just as frustrated and heartbroken as everyone else about Gabby Petito’s death and her brother’s disappearance.
Speaking candidly about the case, Brian Laundrie's sister is giving new insight into the timeline ahead of his disappearance. Cassie Laundrie says she is just as frustrated and heartbroken as everyone else about Gabby Petito’s death and her brother’s disappearance.
Manatee County pushes for deep well injection plan to close Piney Point, for good
270 million gallons of wastewater remain in the reservoirs of the old Piney Point fertilizer plant. Manatee County says a solution is needed, now, but environmentalists say the plan for deep well injection will just cause more damage.
270 million gallons of wastewater remain in the reservoirs of the old Piney Point fertilizer plant. Manatee County says a solution is needed, now, but environmentalists say the plan for deep well injection will just cause more damage.
Florida man confesses to strangling woman in 2011; ‘couldn’t live with the guilt’
A Manatee County man walked into the sheriff’s office yesterday and allegedly told deputies he’d found religion and was there to confess to a decade-old murder.
A Manatee County man walked into the sheriff’s office yesterday and allegedly told deputies he’d found religion and was there to confess to a decade-old murder.
Congressman's 'Thin Blue Line Act' could make death penalty more likely for cop-killers
On the heels of a tragic weekend, when a Nassau County deputy was shot and killed and a blue alert was issued for Patrick McDowell, Republican U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan believes it is time to act.
On the heels of a tragic weekend, when a Nassau County deputy was shot and killed and a blue alert was issued for Patrick McDowell, Republican U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan believes it is time to act.
Palmetto teen dies after 18-day battle with COVID-19
The loss of a child is devastating for any family, but a Palmetto family who lost their daughter and sister this week to COVID-19 can't believe the virus infected their whole family, but only took the youngest.
The loss of a child is devastating for any family, but a Palmetto family who lost their daughter and sister this week to COVID-19 can't believe the virus infected their whole family, but only took the youngest.
Bradenton daycare worker caught on video fracturing child's leg, police say
A daycare worker in Manatee County has been charged after she was seen on surveillance video physically abusing a child, according to the Bradenton Police Department.
A daycare worker in Manatee County has been charged after she was seen on surveillance video physically abusing a child, according to the Bradenton Police Department.
Pedestrian dies in U.S. 41 collision after 'improperly crossing' lanes, troopers say
Florida Highway Patrol troopers said a Bradenton man was walking across U.S. Highway 41 when he was struck by a vehicle.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers said a Bradenton man was walking across U.S. Highway 41 when he was struck by a vehicle.
IMG Academy teacher fired, accused of having sex with student
A teacher at IMG Academy was fired and later arrested by Manatee County detectives after officials learned she had a sexual relationship with one of the students, according to the sheriff's office.
A teacher at IMG Academy was fired and later arrested by Manatee County detectives after officials learned she had a sexual relationship with one of the students, according to the sheriff's office.
Bradenton man killed trying to cross US 41, troopers say
A 35-year-old man from Bradenton was killed Friday night as he tried to cross US 41 near 27th Avenue West, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 35-year-old man from Bradenton was killed Friday night as he tried to cross US 41 near 27th Avenue West, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Southbound lanes of U.S. 301 closed for deadly crash in Bradenton
Florida troopers are investigating a deadly crash in Bradenton that has shut down the southbound lanes of U.S. 301.
Florida troopers are investigating a deadly crash in Bradenton that has shut down the southbound lanes of U.S. 301.
‘America should never forget’: 3 Manatee County deputies bond over shared 9/11 experience
Twenty years ago, Sergeant John Neri, Deputy Kurt Potter and Deputy Kevin Kobetitsch of the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office did not know each other but were all working at Ground Zero as members of NYPD.
Twenty years ago, Sergeant John Neri, Deputy Kurt Potter and Deputy Kevin Kobetitsch of the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office did not know each other but were all working at Ground Zero as members of NYPD.
19-year-old killed by lightning while working atop Manatee County roof
According to East Manatee Fire Rescue, the man was struck just before 3 p.m. while working on a roof at a home along Skip Jack Loop.
According to East Manatee Fire Rescue, the man was struck just before 3 p.m. while working on a roof at a home along Skip Jack Loop.
Police: 2 injured in Bradenton shooting
Two people were shot early Saturday morning in Bradenton, according to the Bradenton Police Department.
Two people were shot early Saturday morning in Bradenton, according to the Bradenton Police Department.
Community pays final respects to Manatee County deputy who died from COVID-19
A Manatee County deputy was laid to rest Thursday after a nearly two-week long battle with COVID-19.
A Manatee County deputy was laid to rest Thursday after a nearly two-week long battle with COVID-19.
Pastor’s wife prays for a miracle as unvaccinated husband remains hospitalized with COVID-19
"He bought into all the conspiracy theories that were saying somehow vaccination was a way to infiltrate bad things into your bloodstream, control and freedom. My daughter and I used to tease him all the time and say, ‘You know, there’s no freedom if you’re dead.’"
"He bought into all the conspiracy theories that were saying somehow vaccination was a way to infiltrate bad things into your bloodstream, control and freedom. My daughter and I used to tease him all the time and say, ‘You know, there’s no freedom if you’re dead.’"
Bradenton Marauders reserve 13 seats behind home plate for service members killed in Afghanistan
The Bradenton Marauders reserved the best seats in the house for the 13 United States service members killed in Afghanistan.
The Bradenton Marauders reserved the best seats in the house for the 13 United States service members killed in Afghanistan.
Lifeguards warn of rip currents heading into Labor Day weekend
Beaches from Manatee to Pinellas counties had red flag hazard warnings up Tuesday.
Beaches from Manatee to Pinellas counties had red flag hazard warnings up Tuesday.
Lakewood Ranch café baking up house-made sourdough delights
This Bay Area coffee and bread shop is introducing customers to tasty new farm-to-table breakfast and lunch delights.
This Bay Area coffee and bread shop is introducing customers to tasty new farm-to-table breakfast and lunch delights.