Tallest teen in the world towers over teammates on basketball court at IMG Academy
On the bench at practice, Olivier "Ollie" Rioux laces up his sneakers just like any player on the IMG Academy varsity team. But when Ollie gets off the bench, he towers over his teammates.
On the bench at practice, Olivier "Ollie" Rioux laces up his sneakers just like any player on the IMG Academy varsity team. But when Ollie gets off the bench, he towers over his teammates.
Party with a purpose: 40th annual commercial fishing festival returns to Cortez
One of Florida's last remaining fishing villages is hosting its 40th annual festival, celebrating all things Florida seafood.
One of Florida's last remaining fishing villages is hosting its 40th annual festival, celebrating all things Florida seafood.
Domestic-related shooting ends with husband dead near Ellenton Premium Outlets; wife hospitalized
A shooting incident involving a husband and wife in Hillsborough County crossed county lines and ended with one dead and one hospitalized.
A shooting incident involving a husband and wife in Hillsborough County crossed county lines and ended with one dead and one hospitalized.
Bradenton street flooded after contractor drills through water pipe, city says
Bradenton city officials say all hands are on deck after a contractor working in the area hit a water line.
Bradenton city officials say all hands are on deck after a contractor working in the area hit a water line.
Florida judge poised to consider Piney Point fight
A federal judge will hear arguments Tuesday about whether he should toss out a lawsuit filed by environmental groups alleging "malfeasance" in the handling of hazardous waste.
A federal judge will hear arguments Tuesday about whether he should toss out a lawsuit filed by environmental groups alleging "malfeasance" in the handling of hazardous waste.
Friends say safety was top concern for father killed in motorcycle crash
Dave Parham and his son Jase had just finished a taco lunch off 14th Street in Bradenton. They were on Dave's motorcycle, only a few minutes away from home when a Kia crossed their path and hit them. Dave didn't make it. Jase is still recovering.
Dave Parham and his son Jase had just finished a taco lunch off 14th Street in Bradenton. They were on Dave's motorcycle, only a few minutes away from home when a Kia crossed their path and hit them. Dave didn't make it. Jase is still recovering.
Italian artist recreates da Vinci’s ‘Annunciation’ on ceiling of Lakewood Ranch home
Lakewood Ranch resident Mary Ann Cricchio hired Maestro Luca Mancini an artist from Italy to paint the ‘Annunciation’ on the ceiling of the great room in her house.
Lakewood Ranch resident Mary Ann Cricchio hired Maestro Luca Mancini an artist from Italy to paint the ‘Annunciation’ on the ceiling of the great room in her house.
Motorcycle crash kills man, injures child passenger in Bradenton
Troopers say the driver of a Kia will likely face charges after causing a crash that killed a 40-year-old motorcyclist and injured his 8-year-old passenger on Friday afternoon.
Troopers say the driver of a Kia will likely face charges after causing a crash that killed a 40-year-old motorcyclist and injured his 8-year-old passenger on Friday afternoon.
KFC employee shot, hospitalized as Manatee County detectives search for suspect
Manatee County deputies are searching for the suspect who shot a KFC employee in the parking lot on Thursday night.
Manatee County deputies are searching for the suspect who shot a KFC employee in the parking lot on Thursday night.
Old Manatee County jail could become home of program to help homeless veterans
Manatee County leaders are considering a plan that would help homeless military veterans while breathing life into an old jail facility that has been vacant for more than a decade.
Manatee County leaders are considering a plan that would help homeless military veterans while breathing life into an old jail facility that has been vacant for more than a decade.
Sick Week brings drag racers to cruise Bay Area roadways
Some of the fastest cars you'll ever see may be cruising Bay Area roads this week. They're in town for Sick Week, a drag racing event that stretches from Bradenton to Georgia.
Some of the fastest cars you'll ever see may be cruising Bay Area roads this week. They're in town for Sick Week, a drag racing event that stretches from Bradenton to Georgia.
Bradenton museum brings dinosaurs back to life in animatronic exhibit
Even though they've been extinct for thousands of years, dinosaurs come back to life at the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature in Bradenton.
Even though they've been extinct for thousands of years, dinosaurs come back to life at the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature in Bradenton.
17-year-old arrested for pointing laser at Manatee County Sheriff's Office helicopter
A pilot tried to navigate the skies above Manatee County in the sheriff's office helicopter when a green laser light was pointed in his direction. The pilot was able to pinpoint the source of the laser, guiding officers to arrest a teen suspect.
A pilot tried to navigate the skies above Manatee County in the sheriff's office helicopter when a green laser light was pointed in his direction. The pilot was able to pinpoint the source of the laser, guiding officers to arrest a teen suspect.
Manatee County Schools receive green light for electric school buses
The Manatee County School District was awarded a state grant through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to purchase electric school buses for next school year.
The Manatee County School District was awarded a state grant through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to purchase electric school buses for next school year.
Manatee County detectives arrest suspect who provided drugs to jail cook for inmates
A Manatee County Jail cook was arrested last week for smuggling illegal drugs to inmates. Now, detectives say they arrested the person who provided the narcotics.
A Manatee County Jail cook was arrested last week for smuggling illegal drugs to inmates. Now, detectives say they arrested the person who provided the narcotics.
Hooters partners with Bay Area Girl Scouts, sending thousands of cookies to hometown heroes
We're a week away from the official start of Girl Scout cookie season and while most are used to seeing tables set up at grocery stores, banks, or events, some might spot local troops selling their famous cookies at a famous chicken wing restaurant.
We're a week away from the official start of Girl Scout cookie season and while most are used to seeing tables set up at grocery stores, banks, or events, some might spot local troops selling their famous cookies at a famous chicken wing restaurant.
‘Granny is now sitting in jail’: Manatee County Jail cook arrested for smuggling illegal drugs to inmates
Deputies arrested a Manatee County jail employee after they say she smuggled illegal drugs into the jail and gave them to inmates.
Deputies arrested a Manatee County jail employee after they say she smuggled illegal drugs into the jail and gave them to inmates.
Dog dies following overnight Palmetto house fire
A fire destroyed a Palmetto home early Tuesday morning. Crews said the homeowners made it out safely, but their dog did not.
A fire destroyed a Palmetto home early Tuesday morning. Crews said the homeowners made it out safely, but their dog did not.
Raccoon rescued after getting stuck in car engine block in Bradenton Beach
Wildlife rescuers in Bradenton Beach came to the aid of a raccoon who managed to get himself very, very stuck -- in a car engine block.
Wildlife rescuers in Bradenton Beach came to the aid of a raccoon who managed to get himself very, very stuck -- in a car engine block.
Manatee sheriff: Man shot and killed in front of 15-year-old stepson
Manatee Sheriff Rick Wells said a 15-year-old witnessed his stepfather's murder and was also present when the suspect disposed of the body near a Palmetto roadway. The suspect threatened to kill the teen if he told anyone about the fatal shooting.
Manatee Sheriff Rick Wells said a 15-year-old witnessed his stepfather's murder and was also present when the suspect disposed of the body near a Palmetto roadway. The suspect threatened to kill the teen if he told anyone about the fatal shooting.