$14 million gifted to USF for financial technology initiative
A $14 million gift to the University of South Florida may bring new companies and jobs in financial technology – aka fintech – to the Bay Area. Leaders at the school say the gift is "transformational."
A $14 million gift to the University of South Florida may bring new companies and jobs in financial technology – aka fintech – to the Bay Area. Leaders at the school say the gift is "transformational."
'We have to do more': Study shows human activity plays role in intensifying red tide blooms over last decade
The red tide bloom last summer killed hundreds of tons of fish a few months after 200 million gallons of waste water was spilled from Piney Point into Tampa Bay.
The red tide bloom last summer killed hundreds of tons of fish a few months after 200 million gallons of waste water was spilled from Piney Point into Tampa Bay.
Beloved family-owned Bradenton restaurant closes after nearly 50 years
A pizza house that has been a staple in the Bradenton community for almost 50 years is closing its doors on Saturday.
A pizza house that has been a staple in the Bradenton community for almost 50 years is closing its doors on Saturday.
Scrapyard fire near Port Manatee under investigation
Officials are trying to determine what caused a scrapyard to go up in smoke on Saturday.
Officials are trying to determine what caused a scrapyard to go up in smoke on Saturday.
DEP signs off on plan to shut down Piney Point for good by 2024
Last week, The Department of Environmental Protection signed off on his closure plan with a planned closing date by the end of 2024.
Last week, The Department of Environmental Protection signed off on his closure plan with a planned closing date by the end of 2024.
‘Armed and dangerous’ teen accused of shooting, critically injuring juvenile turns himself in to police
A 15-year-old who police considered say critically injured another juvenile by shooting him multiple times has turned himself in to authorities.
A 15-year-old who police considered say critically injured another juvenile by shooting him multiple times has turned himself in to authorities.
Police searching for ‘armed and dangerous’ teen accused of shooting, critically injuring juvenile
The Bradenton Police Department is asking for help locating a teen they say shot and injured a minor Friday evening.
The Bradenton Police Department is asking for help locating a teen they say shot and injured a minor Friday evening.
Deputies locate man with possible knowledge of unsolved Manatee County murder
It's been four years since 46-year-old Michael Angelo Jacoby Grantley's body was found in Bradenton. Now, detectives want to talk to Lee Lashay Martin and find out what he knows.
It's been four years since 46-year-old Michael Angelo Jacoby Grantley's body was found in Bradenton. Now, detectives want to talk to Lee Lashay Martin and find out what he knows.
100 food service employees needed to feed students in Manatee County
Students often look forward to lunchtime, but a staffing shortage is putting a strain on the food service employees who dish up school lunches in Manatee County.
Students often look forward to lunchtime, but a staffing shortage is putting a strain on the food service employees who dish up school lunches in Manatee County.
3 children critically injured, 2 drivers dead in Myakka City crash, troopers say
Florida troopers are investigating a crash that left both drivers dead and five others hospitalized – including three children – in Manatee County.
Florida troopers are investigating a crash that left both drivers dead and five others hospitalized – including three children – in Manatee County.
Motorcyclist hospitalized in Ellenton hit-and-run; Florida troopers search for driver of SUV
Florida Highway Patrol troopers are searching for a hit-and-run driver who left the scene in Manatee County after crashing into a motorcycle.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers are searching for a hit-and-run driver who left the scene in Manatee County after crashing into a motorcycle.
Dozens gather to remember 7-year-old boy killed by driver during walk with father
Nearly a hundred people in Palmetto came to support each other, at the spot where a boy lost his life.
Nearly a hundred people in Palmetto came to support each other, at the spot where a boy lost his life.
Bradenton man traveling to Ukraine to rescue refugees
A Bradenton man whose family is from Ukraine is preparing to travel there to help those who can't escape.
A Bradenton man whose family is from Ukraine is preparing to travel there to help those who can't escape.
‘They were inseparable’: Child walking alongside father hit, killed by man allegedly on drugs, police say
Palmetto police say they believe Aaron Naylor was under the influence of drugs when he hit and killed 7-year-old James Patrick Linzi as he walked alongside his father on a Palmetto sidewalk.
Palmetto police say they believe Aaron Naylor was under the influence of drugs when he hit and killed 7-year-old James Patrick Linzi as he walked alongside his father on a Palmetto sidewalk.
Bradenton photographer tells 'profoundly moving' story of Ukrainian refugee crisis
Photographer Allan Mestel has an eye – and a heart – for what he calls “that decisive moment.” From the faces of people living on the streets of the Tampa Bay area to the faces of migrants crossing the border from Mexico to the US – and now the faces of Ukrainian refugees in Medyka, Poland.
Photographer Allan Mestel has an eye – and a heart – for what he calls “that decisive moment.” From the faces of people living on the streets of the Tampa Bay area to the faces of migrants crossing the border from Mexico to the US – and now the faces of Ukrainian refugees in Medyka, Poland.
How to capture the perfect shots of your pet
Local pet photographer Carol Moorhead shares a few tips on how to capture the perfect portrait of your four-legged family member.
Local pet photographer Carol Moorhead shares a few tips on how to capture the perfect portrait of your four-legged family member.
Manatee County proclaim 'Trooper Toni Schuck Day' after she stopped intoxicated driver during Skyway 10K
In Manatee County, commissioners designated March 22 as “Trooper Toni Schuck Day” after she put her life on the line to save thousands of runners on the Skyway Bridge.
In Manatee County, commissioners designated March 22 as “Trooper Toni Schuck Day” after she put her life on the line to save thousands of runners on the Skyway Bridge.
Entrepreneurs getting fresh start thanks to CareerSource Suncoast
CareerSource Suncoast is helping more individuals make the switch from working for the boss to being their own boss.
CareerSource Suncoast is helping more individuals make the switch from working for the boss to being their own boss.
Fishing Report: March 18, 2022
Every Friday morning, Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina joins Good Day to fill viewers in on his fishing forecast as we head into the weekend. Here is his fishing report for March 18, 2022.
Every Friday morning, Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina joins Good Day to fill viewers in on his fishing forecast as we head into the weekend. Here is his fishing report for March 18, 2022.
'I did my job': Hero FHP trooper who stopped accused DUI driver during Skyway 10K recalls moments before crash
FHP Trooper Toni Schuck saved countless lives when she stopped a suspected drunk driver during the Skyway 10K by driving her own patrol SUV into the driver's path, knowing she was the last line of defense. "Hero, that's just a title. If that's what they want to say then that's great," she said. "I was sworn to protect and that's what I felt I did."
FHP Trooper Toni Schuck saved countless lives when she stopped a suspected drunk driver during the Skyway 10K by driving her own patrol SUV into the driver's path, knowing she was the last line of defense. "Hero, that's just a title. If that's what they want to say then that's great," she said. "I was sworn to protect and that's what I felt I did."