Teen car burglars caught burglarizing cars in Lakewood Ranch neighborhood
Residents in a Lakewood Ranch neighborhood woke up to Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies going through their backyards as they searched for teenaged car burglars early Friday morning.
Residents in a Lakewood Ranch neighborhood woke up to Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies going through their backyards as they searched for teenaged car burglars early Friday morning.
'Crime of opportunity': Catalytic converter thefts on the rise across the country
The catalytic converter under your vehicle can be a target for thieves. Converter thefts are on the rise throughout the country and across the Tampa Bay area.
The catalytic converter under your vehicle can be a target for thieves. Converter thefts are on the rise throughout the country and across the Tampa Bay area.
Holmes Beach hopes to block Manatee County's proposed 3-story parking garage
In a dispute dating back more than 2 years, the city and county are at-odds over how to solve the traffic and parking problems on Holmes Beach.
In a dispute dating back more than 2 years, the city and county are at-odds over how to solve the traffic and parking problems on Holmes Beach.
4-year-old grandchild in room where Bradenton couple overdosed, police say
Bradenton police said a couple was found unconscious in a motel room due to an opioid overdose. Their 4-year-old grandchild was in the room with them.
Bradenton police said a couple was found unconscious in a motel room due to an opioid overdose. Their 4-year-old grandchild was in the room with them.
Body of Bradenton man who slipped underwater while talking to deputies found floating in river
A man who vanished after telling deputies he ‘didn’t want to get arrested’ was found dead on Saturday.
A man who vanished after telling deputies he ‘didn’t want to get arrested’ was found dead on Saturday.
Deputies searching Braden River for man who vanished after saying he ‘didn’t want to be arrested’
Deputies are searching for a possible trespasser who may have drowned in Bradenton on Friday.
Deputies are searching for a possible trespasser who may have drowned in Bradenton on Friday.
Manatee County introduces 'Weedoo' to help keep waterways clean
Manatee County is getting some help keeping the water clean from a bright yellow machine called Weedoo.
Manatee County is getting some help keeping the water clean from a bright yellow machine called Weedoo.
Bradenton murder suspect found in Miami four years after deadly nightclub shooting
More than four years ago, a shooting suspect in Bradenton was identified after the murder of a 30-year-old man, deputies said. After all this time, they said they finally tracked him down in South Florida.
More than four years ago, a shooting suspect in Bradenton was identified after the murder of a 30-year-old man, deputies said. After all this time, they said they finally tracked him down in South Florida.
As inflation soars, back-to-school giveaway lightens load for Manatee parents
As local families plan their back-to-school shopping trips, price hikes have some of them crunching the numbers a little harder, adding stress to the annual spending spree. Wednesday night, parents and kids in Bradenton got a little relief with free backpacks, supplies, health screenings and a night of fun at the museum.
As local families plan their back-to-school shopping trips, price hikes have some of them crunching the numbers a little harder, adding stress to the annual spending spree. Wednesday night, parents and kids in Bradenton got a little relief with free backpacks, supplies, health screenings and a night of fun at the museum.
Worker accidentally crushed in garbage truck during maintenance, Manatee Co. deputies say
Investigators say a miscommunication between employees resulted in the truck's hydraulics system activating while a man was performing maintenance.
Investigators say a miscommunication between employees resulted in the truck's hydraulics system activating while a man was performing maintenance.
Tampa Bay 9-year-old carries family legacy of racing that stretches back 50 years
At just nine years old, Billy Lee III, also known as “B3” to his fans, is carrying a family legacy of racing that stretches back 50 years.
At just nine years old, Billy Lee III, also known as “B3” to his fans, is carrying a family legacy of racing that stretches back 50 years.
2-year-old child drowns in canal at Bradenton apartment, police say
Bradenton police say a 2-year-old child drowned in a canal at an apartment Friday morning.
Bradenton police say a 2-year-old child drowned in a canal at an apartment Friday morning.
Driver accused of killing man in head-on crash pleads no contest to DUI manslaughter
Brandon Blalock was accused of driving drunk and killing Dustin Horne in a crash on State Road 64 in Myakka City back in October 2018. He pleaded no contest to three charges including DUI manslaughter.
Brandon Blalock was accused of driving drunk and killing Dustin Horne in a crash on State Road 64 in Myakka City back in October 2018. He pleaded no contest to three charges including DUI manslaughter.
Florida shop known for famous cars rebuilding Elvis' last Lincoln
Gene Kennedy was 9 years old when the 1977 Lincoln Mark V was built, but the one he's working on now isn't just any old car.
Gene Kennedy was 9 years old when the 1977 Lincoln Mark V was built, but the one he's working on now isn't just any old car.
Bradenton man among six killed in Vietnam era helicopter crash in West Virginia
A Bradenton man was among six people killed in West Virginia when a Vietnam era helicopter crashed during a reunion tour.
A Bradenton man was among six people killed in West Virginia when a Vietnam era helicopter crashed during a reunion tour.
Bay Area shelters work hard to find animals homes with massive overcrowding spike
A massive spike in animal overcrowding have Manatee and Hillsborough animal shelters working harder to find places for dogs and cats in the Bay Area.
A massive spike in animal overcrowding have Manatee and Hillsborough animal shelters working harder to find places for dogs and cats in the Bay Area.
Palmetto Police: Three suspects arrested after chase involving stolen high-end vehicles
The Palmetto Police Department found themselves in the middle of a pursuit involving two high-end stolen vehicles.
The Palmetto Police Department found themselves in the middle of a pursuit involving two high-end stolen vehicles.
Manatee commissioner charged with DUI after crashing truck in gated community
Manatee County Commissioner George Kruse was charged on one count of driving under the influence after crashing his truck in his gated Bradenton community back in April, the State Attorney's Office said.
Manatee County Commissioner George Kruse was charged on one count of driving under the influence after crashing his truck in his gated Bradenton community back in April, the State Attorney's Office said.
Woman spotted loading firearm inside her purse at Bradenton hospital, police say
Early Wednesday morning, Investigators say a woman was spotted shortly after 2:15 a.m. inside Blake Hospital in Bradenton loading a firearm that was in her purse. Staff at the hospital notified security and called 911.
Early Wednesday morning, Investigators say a woman was spotted shortly after 2:15 a.m. inside Blake Hospital in Bradenton loading a firearm that was in her purse. Staff at the hospital notified security and called 911.
Stolen Maserati, Subaru crash, 3 in custody after pursuit in Manatee County, police say
Officers from counties at two ends of the Tampa Bay area tracked down two stolen vehicles – a Maserati and a Subaru – and after police pursued both vehicles, they both ended up crashed on the side of roadways at separate ends of Manatee County.
Officers from counties at two ends of the Tampa Bay area tracked down two stolen vehicles – a Maserati and a Subaru – and after police pursued both vehicles, they both ended up crashed on the side of roadways at separate ends of Manatee County.