MCSO: Woman stabs 'abusive' ex-boyfriend to death
A 42-year-old woman killed her 24-year-old ex-boyfriend Sunday morning, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
A 42-year-old woman killed her 24-year-old ex-boyfriend Sunday morning, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
Hurricane Elsa soaks portions of Manatee, Sarasota counties
Hurricane Elsa brought a lot of rain to Myakka City late Tuesday. In some cases, residents logged 9 to 10 inches. That rain, combined with land already saturated, brought flooding.
Hurricane Elsa brought a lot of rain to Myakka City late Tuesday. In some cases, residents logged 9 to 10 inches. That rain, combined with land already saturated, brought flooding.
Thousands without power as Elsa brings gusting winds, heavy rain overnight
Elsa brought some of its heaviest rain and wind during the early morning hours Wednesday, knocking out power for thousands of customers across the Bay Area.
Elsa brought some of its heaviest rain and wind during the early morning hours Wednesday, knocking out power for thousands of customers across the Bay Area.
Tropical Storm Elsa information: Manatee County
Ongoing updates from Manatee County as Tropical Storm Elsa approaches Florida.
Ongoing updates from Manatee County as Tropical Storm Elsa approaches Florida.
Manatee, Pinellas, Hillsborough Counties declare local state of emergency in advance of Tropical Storm Elsa
Manatee, Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties have declared a local state of emergency, allowing county staff to do any necessary emergency actions during Tropical Storm Elsa.
Manatee, Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties have declared a local state of emergency, allowing county staff to do any necessary emergency actions during Tropical Storm Elsa.
Injured diver 'freaked out' watching recovered GoPro footage of alligator attack
Jeffrey Heim wound up with dozens of staples in his scalp after diving into the jaws of an alligator in the Myakka River a month ago. The GoPro camera he was wearing was lost – until now.
Jeffrey Heim wound up with dozens of staples in his scalp after diving into the jaws of an alligator in the Myakka River a month ago. The GoPro camera he was wearing was lost – until now.
Baugh tried to gain political favor with Lakewood Ranch vaccine clinic, investigation finds
On February 18, Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh apologized for her role in limiting the distribution of 3,000 doses of vaccines to two exclusive Lakewood Ranch ZIP codes and creating what became known as a ‘VIP list’ of recipients.
On February 18, Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh apologized for her role in limiting the distribution of 3,000 doses of vaccines to two exclusive Lakewood Ranch ZIP codes and creating what became known as a ‘VIP list’ of recipients.
Environmental groups sue state over Piney Point phosphate site
A coalition of environmental groups filed a federal lawsuit alleging that Florida and other defendants have long mishandled a former phosphate-plant site where massive amounts of contaminated water were released this spring to avert a potential catastrophe.
A coalition of environmental groups filed a federal lawsuit alleging that Florida and other defendants have long mishandled a former phosphate-plant site where massive amounts of contaminated water were released this spring to avert a potential catastrophe.
New fencing along Sunshine Skyway Bridge will save lives, FHP corporal says
The beautiful gateway into Tampa Bay has been the site of more than 250 suicide deaths since its opening in 1987. Now, those who patrol it applaud the latest step to cut down on suicide attempts, but say more work is always needed.
The beautiful gateway into Tampa Bay has been the site of more than 250 suicide deaths since its opening in 1987. Now, those who patrol it applaud the latest step to cut down on suicide attempts, but say more work is always needed.
After denying initial request, FDOT allows Sunshine Skyway Bridge to light up for Pride
The Sunshine Skyway Bridge is shining in rainbow colors for Pride Month. Just two weeks ago, state officials rejected requests for the color scheme, claiming it wasn't technically possible.
The Sunshine Skyway Bridge is shining in rainbow colors for Pride Month. Just two weeks ago, state officials rejected requests for the color scheme, claiming it wasn't technically possible.
Paramedics disarm man they say went from passed out to pulling a gun
Two Manatee County paramedics said they never expected the man they were called to help, who had passed out in his vehicle, would wake up and immediately pull a gun from the center console.
Two Manatee County paramedics said they never expected the man they were called to help, who had passed out in his vehicle, would wake up and immediately pull a gun from the center console.
8 COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths reported among unvaccinated Manatee County employees
Five people working in the county's IT department caught COVID-19. Four were hospitalized and two died. Three additional cases were reported within Port Manatee's Security Department. None of them were vaccinated, officials said.
Five people working in the county's IT department caught COVID-19. Four were hospitalized and two died. Three additional cases were reported within Port Manatee's Security Department. None of them were vaccinated, officials said.
Manatee County deputies searching for Bradenton bank robber
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man who robbed a Wells Fargo Bank Saturday morning.
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man who robbed a Wells Fargo Bank Saturday morning.
Despite deadly COVID-19 outbreak, face masks to remain optional at Manatee County Administration Building
Face masks will be optional for the public and employees inside the Manatee County Administration Building when it reopens on Monday following a deadly COVID-19 outbreak.
Face masks will be optional for the public and employees inside the Manatee County Administration Building when it reopens on Monday following a deadly COVID-19 outbreak.
Deadly COVID-19 outbreak closes Manatee County Administration Building
According to the county, “a number” of coronavirus cases were detected among county employees this week and two people died.
According to the county, “a number” of coronavirus cases were detected among county employees this week and two people died.
Massive alligator shows up at front door of Manatee County home
A slightly clumsy alligator gave one Manatee County homeowner a bit of a shock when he checked his doorbell footage.
A slightly clumsy alligator gave one Manatee County homeowner a bit of a shock when he checked his doorbell footage.
Manatee County's new COVID-19 vaccination site aims to connect with underserved community
There's a new COVID-19 vaccination site set up behind the Palmetto bus stop. The site is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
There's a new COVID-19 vaccination site set up behind the Palmetto bus stop. The site is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
COVID-19 testing, vaccination site opens at Palmetto bus station
A new COVID-19 testing and vaccination site is set up behind the Palmetto bus station located at 1802 8th Avenue West in hopes of making the shot more accessible to the Manatee County community.
A new COVID-19 testing and vaccination site is set up behind the Palmetto bus station located at 1802 8th Avenue West in hopes of making the shot more accessible to the Manatee County community.
Snooty's legacy lives on at upgraded Bishop Museum rehab facility
The Bishop Museum will showcase upgrades to its Parker Manatee Rehabilitation habitat when it opens to the public Wednesday. They hope the changes help manatees feel more at home.
The Bishop Museum will showcase upgrades to its Parker Manatee Rehabilitation habitat when it opens to the public Wednesday. They hope the changes help manatees feel more at home.
Bicyclist with 47 broken bones after crash with vehicle meets paramedics who saved his life
In April, Matt Reich was riding his bike home from volunteering in Bradenton when a driver hit him. Manatee County paramedics Lydia Wilkinson and Karleigh Alday discovered Reich had 47 broken bones, including his back and pelvis. Two months later, he thanked them in person.
In April, Matt Reich was riding his bike home from volunteering in Bradenton when a driver hit him. Manatee County paramedics Lydia Wilkinson and Karleigh Alday discovered Reich had 47 broken bones, including his back and pelvis. Two months later, he thanked them in person.