13-year-old arrested after firing gunshot during Palmetto High football game
A Bradenton teen has been identified as the suspect who fired a weapon when a fight broke out during a high school football game, police said.
A Bradenton teen has been identified as the suspect who fired a weapon when a fight broke out during a high school football game, police said.
Ringling Bros. circus making a comeback next year — without animals
"The Greatest Show on Earth" is making a comeback. The Manatee County-based Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus will debut its new show next year — without animal acts.
"The Greatest Show on Earth" is making a comeback. The Manatee County-based Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus will debut its new show next year — without animal acts.
7 more victims identified after Palmetto man accused of luring child from birthday party, deputies say
Seven more alleged victims have been identified in the three weeks since a Palmetto man was arrested for luring a 5-year-old from a birthday party and then forcing the victim to watch child pornography and engage in sex acts, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
Seven more alleged victims have been identified in the three weeks since a Palmetto man was arrested for luring a 5-year-old from a birthday party and then forcing the victim to watch child pornography and engage in sex acts, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
Bradenton pastor uses holographic technology to lead church at 9 locations simultaneously
Pastor Randy Bezet likes getting personal with his congregation at Bayside Community Church, but with nine different locations, he wasn’t able to be at every site at once, until now.
Pastor Randy Bezet likes getting personal with his congregation at Bayside Community Church, but with nine different locations, he wasn’t able to be at every site at once, until now.
Commissioners consider concealed carry for Manatee County employees
Manatee County Commissioner James Satcher wants employees to be able to exercise their Second Amendment right at work.
Manatee County Commissioner James Satcher wants employees to be able to exercise their Second Amendment right at work.
Nearly 500-pound donkey rescued after falling through Palmetto bridge, partially submerged in water
A lucky donkey was rescued after falling through a bridge over a creek bed in Palmetto.
A lucky donkey was rescued after falling through a bridge over a creek bed in Palmetto.
'This was just unthinkable': 42 years pass since deadly Sunshine Skyway Bridge disaster
It's been 42 years since one of the worst tragedies in Tampa Bay's history when the Skyway Bridge was hit by the Freighter Summit Venture.
It's been 42 years since one of the worst tragedies in Tampa Bay's history when the Skyway Bridge was hit by the Freighter Summit Venture.
45 years later, Trans Am from 'Smokey and the Bandit' lives on in Palmetto
This month marks the 45th anniversary of the iconic movie, Smokey and the Bandit. And, there’s a special connection here in the Tampa Bay area.
This month marks the 45th anniversary of the iconic movie, Smokey and the Bandit. And, there’s a special connection here in the Tampa Bay area.
Video shows aftermath of crash involving Manatee County Commissioner George Kruse
Newly-released video and audio shows Manatee County Commissioner George Kruse after crashing his truck into a tree in his gated community in Bradenton.
Newly-released video and audio shows Manatee County Commissioner George Kruse after crashing his truck into a tree in his gated community in Bradenton.
USF's oldest Spring graduate hopes to help others after son's death
A 68-year-old Bradenton mother will graduate from nursing school Saturday to find a way to help others after her son died suddenly from meningitis.
A 68-year-old Bradenton mother will graduate from nursing school Saturday to find a way to help others after her son died suddenly from meningitis.
DUI suspect who sped through Skyway 10K barricades before crashing into patrol car returns to court
The woman accused of driving while intoxicated and crashing into a state trooper's patrol car returned to court Tuesday.
The woman accused of driving while intoxicated and crashing into a state trooper's patrol car returned to court Tuesday.
Bradenton PD officers leave for higher pay as negotiations over salaries stall
As officers at the Bradenton Police Department work to protect the community, some have had to leave for better-paying opportunities with other departments.
As officers at the Bradenton Police Department work to protect the community, some have had to leave for better-paying opportunities with other departments.
17-year-old tennis player, singer in Bradenton hopes to inspire others to pursue their dreams
The teen has already earned a spot in the top 50 junior tennis players in the world. But, the tennis court isn't her only stage to perform on.
The teen has already earned a spot in the top 50 junior tennis players in the world. But, the tennis court isn't her only stage to perform on.
FHP: Ruskin woman seriously injured after hitting hog
A Ruskin woman was hospitalized early Friday morning after crashing into a hog, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A Ruskin woman was hospitalized early Friday morning after crashing into a hog, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Officer honored for saving woman's life in deadly Palmetto motorcycle crash
A Bradenton police officer was honored at a Wednesday city council meeting for saving a woman seriously injured in a deadly motorcycle crash in Palmetto.
A Bradenton police officer was honored at a Wednesday city council meeting for saving a woman seriously injured in a deadly motorcycle crash in Palmetto.
Manatee deputies arrest man accused of luring 5-year-old girl from birthday party, sexually battering her
Deputies in Manatee County arrested a man who they say lured a young girl away from a child's birthday party in order to sexually batter her — and investigators believe there may multiple other victims out there.
Deputies in Manatee County arrested a man who they say lured a young girl away from a child's birthday party in order to sexually batter her — and investigators believe there may multiple other victims out there.
Science, art intersect at Bradenton museum
A new exhibit at the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature in Bradenton explores the beauty of everything from meteorites to insects to paleontology.
A new exhibit at the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature in Bradenton explores the beauty of everything from meteorites to insects to paleontology.
Code enforcement officers conduct sweeps to clean up Manatee County neighborhoods
Code enforcement officers are conducting sweeps over the next several months from Palmetto to Bradenton with the goal of cleaning up Manatee County.
Code enforcement officers are conducting sweeps over the next several months from Palmetto to Bradenton with the goal of cleaning up Manatee County.
'Feed the economy': SeaPort Manatee becomes fastest growing container port in Florida
As the closest port to the Panama Canal, cargo containers bring in fresh fruits and vegetables, appliances and lumber and fuel. In 2021, SeaPort Manatee brought in a record 10.5 million tons of cargo.
As the closest port to the Panama Canal, cargo containers bring in fresh fruits and vegetables, appliances and lumber and fuel. In 2021, SeaPort Manatee brought in a record 10.5 million tons of cargo.
Manatee Technical College offers fast track to success for students looking for career change
Manatee Technical College is working to put students looking for a career change on the fast track to success. Many of the future employees' careers were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Manatee Technical College is working to put students looking for a career change on the fast track to success. Many of the future employees' careers were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.