Bradenton Riverwalk expansion nears completion, connecting east and west with accessibility for all
Once finished, the Bradenton Riverwalk will provide residents and visitors a 3-mile, non-stop path, a majority of which is on the river.
Once finished, the Bradenton Riverwalk will provide residents and visitors a 3-mile, non-stop path, a majority of which is on the river.
Loggerhead equipped with tracker after laying eggs on Coquina Beach
Monday was an exciting morning on Coquina Beach in Manatee County. Crowds watched as volunteers tagged and released a loggerhead turtle after she laid her eggs.
Monday was an exciting morning on Coquina Beach in Manatee County. Crowds watched as volunteers tagged and released a loggerhead turtle after she laid her eggs.
FHP: Fiery crash near Bradenton cemetery kills 1, critically injures 2, including child
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that claimed the life of a Bradenton woman late Saturday night.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that claimed the life of a Bradenton woman late Saturday night.
Manatee County woman loses thousands in storage unit theft
A Bay Area woman said she was the victim of a storage unit theft, and deputies said it’s part of a recent trend.
A Bay Area woman said she was the victim of a storage unit theft, and deputies said it’s part of a recent trend.
Pilot uninjured after small plane crashes, flips over in Myakka River
Manatee County deputies say a small plane crashed in Myakka River around 4 a.m. Tuesday morning – but it wasn't reported to local law enforcement until around noon.
Manatee County deputies say a small plane crashed in Myakka River around 4 a.m. Tuesday morning – but it wasn't reported to local law enforcement until around noon.
'It's been a bumpy road': Trooper injured while stopping intoxicated driver during Skyway 10K returns to work
Three months ago, a DUI suspect was barreling through barricades and cones and one Florida trooper realized she was the last line of defense between the alleged intoxicated driver and nearly 7,000 runners participating in the Skyway 10K. Now, she returns to work -- full-time.
Three months ago, a DUI suspect was barreling through barricades and cones and one Florida trooper realized she was the last line of defense between the alleged intoxicated driver and nearly 7,000 runners participating in the Skyway 10K. Now, she returns to work -- full-time.
Friends celebrate life of Manatee mom whose body was found in Palmetto
Loved ones are remembering a Bradenton mother whose body was found in Palmetto last week. A convicted felon has since been charged with dumping her body in a ditch while friends spent days searching for her.
Loved ones are remembering a Bradenton mother whose body was found in Palmetto last week. A convicted felon has since been charged with dumping her body in a ditch while friends spent days searching for her.
Missing mother's body found in Palmetto ditch; man charged with dumping her body, deputies say
The body of a missing Manatee County mother has been found in Palmetto, and authorities have arrested a man who they say dumped her body in a ditch.
The body of a missing Manatee County mother has been found in Palmetto, and authorities have arrested a man who they say dumped her body in a ditch.
Capitol Riots: Complete list of Tampa Bay area arrests in Jan. 6 attack
More than 800 people have been arrested for their alleged role in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Of those 800, more have been rounded up in Florida than any other state and many of the people arrested, charged and sentenced to prison were in the Tampa Bay area, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
More than 800 people have been arrested for their alleged role in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Of those 800, more have been rounded up in Florida than any other state and many of the people arrested, charged and sentenced to prison were in the Tampa Bay area, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Body camera video shows bargain-hunting hound refusing to leave Florida store at closing time
A dog sniffing out a deal got more than he bargained for when he refused to leave a Bradenton store at closing time and had to answer to the authorities.
A dog sniffing out a deal got more than he bargained for when he refused to leave a Bradenton store at closing time and had to answer to the authorities.
$16,000 reward offered after Manatee County mother goes missing
A $16,000 reward is being offered for information leading to a missing Manatee County mother. The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is currently looking into leads on Stephanie Shenefield, 38, who was last seen in a residential area in the 5300 block of 16th Street East.
A $16,000 reward is being offered for information leading to a missing Manatee County mother. The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is currently looking into leads on Stephanie Shenefield, 38, who was last seen in a residential area in the 5300 block of 16th Street East.
Manatee schools looks to hire nearly 200 support staffers before return to school
As is the case with nearly every school district across Tampa Bay and more broadly across Florida, the school district of Manatee County is grappling with an ongoing staffing shortage and will be hosting four job fairs.
As is the case with nearly every school district across Tampa Bay and more broadly across Florida, the school district of Manatee County is grappling with an ongoing staffing shortage and will be hosting four job fairs.
Sarasota Bradenton Airport to work with local colleges to provide aircraft maintenance training
New opportunities will be landing at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. Officials said the airport will become a hub for teaching students the ins and outs of airplanes.
New opportunities will be landing at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. Officials said the airport will become a hub for teaching students the ins and outs of airplanes.
No more door-to-door recycling in Bradenton; drop-off 24/7
Door-to-door, curbside recycling is a thing of the past in Bradenton, but it doesn't mean the end of recycling for residents.
Door-to-door, curbside recycling is a thing of the past in Bradenton, but it doesn't mean the end of recycling for residents.
2 dead in possible Lakewood Ranch murder-suicide, deputies say
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after two people were found dead inside a Lakewood Ranch home Friday night.
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after two people were found dead inside a Lakewood Ranch home Friday night.
Troopers search for driver who fled after crashing into pedestrian, killing him
Florida Highway Patrol troopers are investigating a deadly crash that occurred in Ellenton, where a pedestrian was struck by two vehicles. They said one of the drivers fled from the collision.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers are investigating a deadly crash that occurred in Ellenton, where a pedestrian was struck by two vehicles. They said one of the drivers fled from the collision.
Palmetto man hit by train, troopers say
Florida Highway Patrol troopers are investigating the death of a pedestrian after he was struck by a train.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers are investigating the death of a pedestrian after he was struck by a train.
BPD: Burglary suspect dies after jumping into pond while fleeing from officers
Police in Bradenton are investigating after a burglary suspect fled from officers, jumped into a retention pond and was later found dead.
Police in Bradenton are investigating after a burglary suspect fled from officers, jumped into a retention pond and was later found dead.
City of Bradenton to end curbside recycling due to worker shortage, but opening drop-off centers for residents
Curbside recycling is being removed indefinitely in Bradenton beginning June 3, and residents will have to take their recyclables to one of the ten recycling center locations across the city.
Curbside recycling is being removed indefinitely in Bradenton beginning June 3, and residents will have to take their recyclables to one of the ten recycling center locations across the city.
Bradenton animal rescue: 'Shelters are full' due to alarming rate of owners surrendering pets
Skyrocketing rent prices and pet care costs are driving pet owners to surrender their animals at alarming rates, particularly older pets with chronic health conditions their owners can no longer afford to treat.
Skyrocketing rent prices and pet care costs are driving pet owners to surrender their animals at alarming rates, particularly older pets with chronic health conditions their owners can no longer afford to treat.