Drive-by shooting injures Bradenton teen
A teen boy was hit by gunfire during a drive-by shooting in Bradenton, police said.
A teen boy was hit by gunfire during a drive-by shooting in Bradenton, police said.
To slow student COVID-19 cases, Manatee County to hold vaccine clinics at schools
Vaccine clinics through the Department of Health will be set up during the week for all high schools. The shot is a tool health officials hope will help stop the spread – and keep students in school.
Vaccine clinics through the Department of Health will be set up during the week for all high schools. The shot is a tool health officials hope will help stop the spread – and keep students in school.
FHP: Bradenton man killed trying to cross US 41
A 58-year-old Bradenton man was killed Saturday night after being struck by two vehicles as he tried to cross US 41 near Orlando Avenue, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 58-year-old Bradenton man was killed Saturday night after being struck by two vehicles as he tried to cross US 41 near Orlando Avenue, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
COVID-19 taking toll on Bay Area law enforcement
Nearly 30 law enforcement officers in Florida have died from COVID-19.
Nearly 30 law enforcement officers in Florida have died from COVID-19.
Manatee County Sheriff's deputy dies of COVID-19
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office says one of its deputies has died after a nearly two-week battle in the hospital with COVID-19.
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office says one of its deputies has died after a nearly two-week battle in the hospital with COVID-19.
Fire at Bradenton storage facility injures 5 firefighters, causes $1.5 million in damages
Five firefighters were injured while putting out a structure fire at Mini U Storage in Bradenton on Saturday, according to Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue.
Five firefighters were injured while putting out a structure fire at Mini U Storage in Bradenton on Saturday, according to Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue.
Monoclonal antibody treatment sites open in Polk, Manatee counties
The monoclonal antibody treatment has been approved for emergency use since November. It combats COVID-19 by mimicking a person’s immune system and is meant for anyone 12 years old and up with mild symptoms.
The monoclonal antibody treatment has been approved for emergency use since November. It combats COVID-19 by mimicking a person’s immune system and is meant for anyone 12 years old and up with mild symptoms.
Piney Point water being treated as ponds fill up
Stormwater being stored at the Piney Point phosphate plant stopped being discharged Friday after not meeting the Department of Environmental Protection’s water quality criteria.
Stormwater being stored at the Piney Point phosphate plant stopped being discharged Friday after not meeting the Department of Environmental Protection’s water quality criteria.
'American Idol' star Syesha Mercado fights for custody of children
Syesha Mercado says she was just trying to get her son the medical attention he needed. Five months later, her son remains in state custody and her young daughter has since been removed from her custody as well.
Syesha Mercado says she was just trying to get her son the medical attention he needed. Five months later, her son remains in state custody and her young daughter has since been removed from her custody as well.
Mask mandate, with opt-out, approved for Manatee County schools
At an emergency meeting concerning COVID-19 cases in the district, Manatee County's school board voted to enact a policy similar to other school districts – one in which parents would have the ability to opt their kids out of wearing masks.
At an emergency meeting concerning COVID-19 cases in the district, Manatee County's school board voted to enact a policy similar to other school districts – one in which parents would have the ability to opt their kids out of wearing masks.
Manatee County commissioner 'stable' after COVID-19 hospitalization
The county released a statement from commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge, saying he is currently undergoing treatment at Blake Hospital in Bradenton.
The county released a statement from commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge, saying he is currently undergoing treatment at Blake Hospital in Bradenton.
Threat of flooding around Myakka River keeps residents on edge ahead of Fred
One of those flood-prone areas is around the Myakka River. Friday night, water levels were OK, but if a storm rolls through, there are concerns the river won't be able to handle a lot of extra water.
One of those flood-prone areas is around the Myakka River. Friday night, water levels were OK, but if a storm rolls through, there are concerns the river won't be able to handle a lot of extra water.
World's largest solar battery nears completion in Manatee County
Sitting on 40 acres of land in Manatee County, Florida Power and Light is nearly finished with construction on the world's largest solar-powered battery.
Sitting on 40 acres of land in Manatee County, Florida Power and Light is nearly finished with construction on the world's largest solar-powered battery.
Pet store sales of cats and dogs banned in Manatee County
Manatee County commissioners approved an ordinance that bans most private sales of pet cats and dogs at stores and flea markets.
Manatee County commissioners approved an ordinance that bans most private sales of pet cats and dogs at stores and flea markets.
First day of school is here for many students across Bay Area
A lot of alarm clocks rang for the first time in months as students in nearly every Bay Area district returned to class Tuesday morning.
A lot of alarm clocks rang for the first time in months as students in nearly every Bay Area district returned to class Tuesday morning.
With school starting this week, Pinellas and Manatee leaders decide against mask mandates
With cases continuing to spread rapidly across the Bay Area, thousands of parents have turned the pressure up on their school boards to reinstate mask mandates in schools.
With cases continuing to spread rapidly across the Bay Area, thousands of parents have turned the pressure up on their school boards to reinstate mask mandates in schools.
State seeking 'maximum possible penalties' in lawsuit against Piney Point owner
The state of Florida has filed a lawsuit against the company that oversees the old Piney Point fertilizer plant wastewater holding ponds that spilled hundreds of millions of gallons into Tampa Bay earlier this year.
The state of Florida has filed a lawsuit against the company that oversees the old Piney Point fertilizer plant wastewater holding ponds that spilled hundreds of millions of gallons into Tampa Bay earlier this year.
Residents want more action, less talk when it comes to deciding the fate of Piney Point
Trucks and crews continue putting the 258 million gallons of water remaining in the Piney Point stack through treatments to reduce nitrogen and phosphate. "I will tell you it’s still a struggle," the county administrator said.
Trucks and crews continue putting the 258 million gallons of water remaining in the Piney Point stack through treatments to reduce nitrogen and phosphate. "I will tell you it’s still a struggle," the county administrator said.
Deputies searching for missing Lee County teen last leaving Bradenton hospital
Manatee County deputies are searching for Laura Albritton, 16, who was last seen Tuesday leaving Manatee Memorial Hospital located at 206 2nd St. E. in Bradenton
Manatee County deputies are searching for Laura Albritton, 16, who was last seen Tuesday leaving Manatee Memorial Hospital located at 206 2nd St. E. in Bradenton
Missing sex offender with dementia found after forgetting address while checking in for registry
A sex offender who suffers from dementia was missing after forgetting his address while checking in with the Manatee County Sheriff's Office. By Thursday morning, officials said he was found and is OK.
A sex offender who suffers from dementia was missing after forgetting his address while checking in with the Manatee County Sheriff's Office. By Thursday morning, officials said he was found and is OK.