Bradenton police officer takes his own life, department urges mental health awareness
The Bradenton Police Department is grieving the heartbreaking loss of one of its own.
Gov. DeSantis floats idea of redrawing districts while speaking in Manatee County
Governor Ron DeSantis floated the idea of redrawing congressional boundary lines during a speaking event in Manatee County, citing Florida's population growth.
Manatee County may buy iconic Mixon Fruit Farms
Mixon Fruit Farms operated for more than 80 years in Manatee County, now commissioners are considering the purchase of the 40-acre property as well as long-standing memories of Mixon Fruit Farms.
More than 200 cats rescued from Manatee County home
What Manatee County officials say started as an act of kindness turned into an animal hoarding situation, resulting in more than 200 cats in need of a home.
Bradenton woman arrested for DUI after plowing into 2 buildings: Police
A 19-year-old Bradenton woman is facing DUI charges after police say she crashed into two buildings early Friday morning.
Gov. DeSantis announces Florida DOGE audit of Manatee County Government
The State of Florida’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) will audit Manatee County Government’s spending and finances, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced at a news conference in Bradenton on Thursday.
Husband accused of beating wife on boat, trying to leave her 33 miles offshore
A Holmes Beach man is charged with attempted first-degree murder of his wife while they were on a boat 33 miles offshore.
Florida man arrested for allegedly throwing cat against brick wall: Bradenton police
A man has been arrested for animal cruelty after his girlfriend said that he threw her cat against a brick wall, according to the Bradenton Police Department.
Manatee County seeks input for future of Cortez Marina
Manatee County is seeking input from residents for the future of Cortez Marina.
‘Extremely rare’ giant ground sloth fossil dating back 11,000 years unearthed by Manatee County utilities crew
Manatee County utility crews unearthed a piece of history, dating back thousands of years, while digging a trench for a waterline.
Sea turtle hatchings on the rise as dune loss, human disruption raise concerns on Anna Maria Island
Anna Maria Island is entering the peak of sea turtle nesting season, with hatchlings now emerging from nests across local beaches.
Manatee County offering sandbags Friday to help prepare this hurricane season. Here's where to get them
Families in Manatee County can pick up sandbags at a drive-thru event on Friday as part of the county's effort to help residents prepare this hurricane season.
Stolen gun among weapons seized from suspected drug trafficker in Bradenton: Police
Police in Bradenton have arrested a suspected drug trafficker and seized three guns, including one that was stolen, from his home.
Juveniles arrested for shooting flare gun, setting yacht on fire: BPD
Three juveniles were arrested for setting a yacht on fire after a 911 caller said he saw them fire a flare gun off the Green Bridge in Bradenton, according to police.
Willie Taggart brings vision of helping others achieve their dreams to Palmetto
Willie Taggart has seen success both on and off the football field.
Video: Florida deputies rescue mother duck and ducklings after fluffy family tried to cross I-75
A daring duck rescue in Manatee County was captured on camera Saturday.
Bradenton boat fire closes portion of Riverwalk
A portion of Bradenton’s Riverwalk closed Monday afternoon due to a boat fire.
Bradenton police looking for witnesses in deadly crash, photos released: BPD
The Bradenton Police Department is looking to interview any potential witnesses after a deadly crash that killed a passenger and critically injured the driver of a motorcycle.
Teens arrested in Bradenton vandalism: Police
Two teens were arrested for criminal mischief after their parents turned them in after a men's restroom was vandalized in Bradenton, officers said.
1 dead, 1 critically injured in Bradenton crash
Bradenton police arrested a local man overnight for DUI manslaughter and DUI with serious bodily injury.