Motorcycle crash kills man, injures child passenger in Bradenton
Troopers say the driver of a Kia will likely face charges after causing a crash that killed a 40-year-old motorcyclist and injured his 8-year-old passenger on Friday afternoon.
Troopers say the driver of a Kia will likely face charges after causing a crash that killed a 40-year-old motorcyclist and injured his 8-year-old passenger on Friday afternoon.
KFC employee shot, hospitalized as Manatee County detectives search for suspect
Manatee County deputies are searching for the suspect who shot a KFC employee in the parking lot on Thursday night.
Manatee County deputies are searching for the suspect who shot a KFC employee in the parking lot on Thursday night.
Old Manatee County jail could become home of program to help homeless veterans
Manatee County leaders are considering a plan that would help homeless military veterans while breathing life into an old jail facility that has been vacant for more than a decade.
Manatee County leaders are considering a plan that would help homeless military veterans while breathing life into an old jail facility that has been vacant for more than a decade.
Sick Week brings drag racers to cruise Bay Area roadways
Some of the fastest cars you'll ever see may be cruising Bay Area roads this week. They're in town for Sick Week, a drag racing event that stretches from Bradenton to Georgia.
Some of the fastest cars you'll ever see may be cruising Bay Area roads this week. They're in town for Sick Week, a drag racing event that stretches from Bradenton to Georgia.
Bradenton museum brings dinosaurs back to life in animatronic exhibit
Even though they've been extinct for thousands of years, dinosaurs come back to life at the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature in Bradenton.
Even though they've been extinct for thousands of years, dinosaurs come back to life at the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature in Bradenton.
17-year-old arrested for pointing laser at Manatee County Sheriff's Office helicopter
A pilot tried to navigate the skies above Manatee County in the sheriff's office helicopter when a green laser light was pointed in his direction. The pilot was able to pinpoint the source of the laser, guiding officers to arrest a teen suspect.
A pilot tried to navigate the skies above Manatee County in the sheriff's office helicopter when a green laser light was pointed in his direction. The pilot was able to pinpoint the source of the laser, guiding officers to arrest a teen suspect.
Manatee County Schools receive green light for electric school buses
The Manatee County School District was awarded a state grant through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to purchase electric school buses for next school year.
The Manatee County School District was awarded a state grant through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to purchase electric school buses for next school year.
Manatee County detectives arrest suspect who provided drugs to jail cook for inmates
A Manatee County Jail cook was arrested last week for smuggling illegal drugs to inmates. Now, detectives say they arrested the person who provided the narcotics.
A Manatee County Jail cook was arrested last week for smuggling illegal drugs to inmates. Now, detectives say they arrested the person who provided the narcotics.
Hooters partners with Bay Area Girl Scouts, sending thousands of cookies to hometown heroes
We're a week away from the official start of Girl Scout cookie season and while most are used to seeing tables set up at grocery stores, banks, or events, some might spot local troops selling their famous cookies at a famous chicken wing restaurant.
We're a week away from the official start of Girl Scout cookie season and while most are used to seeing tables set up at grocery stores, banks, or events, some might spot local troops selling their famous cookies at a famous chicken wing restaurant.
‘Granny is now sitting in jail’: Manatee County Jail cook arrested for smuggling illegal drugs to inmates
Deputies arrested a Manatee County jail employee after they say she smuggled illegal drugs into the jail and gave them to inmates.
Deputies arrested a Manatee County jail employee after they say she smuggled illegal drugs into the jail and gave them to inmates.
Dog dies following overnight Palmetto house fire
A fire destroyed a Palmetto home early Tuesday morning. Crews said the homeowners made it out safely, but their dog did not.
A fire destroyed a Palmetto home early Tuesday morning. Crews said the homeowners made it out safely, but their dog did not.
Raccoon rescued after getting stuck in car engine block in Bradenton Beach
Wildlife rescuers in Bradenton Beach came to the aid of a raccoon who managed to get himself very, very stuck -- in a car engine block.
Wildlife rescuers in Bradenton Beach came to the aid of a raccoon who managed to get himself very, very stuck -- in a car engine block.
Manatee sheriff: Man shot and killed in front of 15-year-old stepson
Manatee Sheriff Rick Wells said a 15-year-old witnessed his stepfather's murder and was also present when the suspect disposed of the body near a Palmetto roadway. The suspect threatened to kill the teen if he told anyone about the fatal shooting.
Manatee Sheriff Rick Wells said a 15-year-old witnessed his stepfather's murder and was also present when the suspect disposed of the body near a Palmetto roadway. The suspect threatened to kill the teen if he told anyone about the fatal shooting.
Manatee County theater students question apparent double-standard in COVID cancellations
Parrish Community High School theater students want to know why their winter performance was postponed due to a rise in COVID-19 cases, but other activities were allowed to carry on.
Parrish Community High School theater students want to know why their winter performance was postponed due to a rise in COVID-19 cases, but other activities were allowed to carry on.
Pedestrian killed in Palmetto crash, troopers say
Florida Highway Patrol troopers are investigating what led up to a deadly crash in Palmetto.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers are investigating what led up to a deadly crash in Palmetto.
Manatee County renews push to add trail system along gulf coast
A trail system connecting parts of Manatee County has been discussed for years, but leaders say they intend to make it a reality.
A trail system connecting parts of Manatee County has been discussed for years, but leaders say they intend to make it a reality.
Bradenton mayor, city employees volunteer to pick up recycling, yard waste amid staff shortages
Trash pickup is still moving smoothly in Bradenton, but recycling and yard waste is piling up as staffing problems persist, but the mayor and other city workers rolled up their sleeves to fill in the gaps.
Trash pickup is still moving smoothly in Bradenton, but recycling and yard waste is piling up as staffing problems persist, but the mayor and other city workers rolled up their sleeves to fill in the gaps.
Weeks after learning Heimlich from mom, 8-year-old saves choking stepdad
Just weeks after an 8-year-old girl learned the Heimlich maneuver from her mom, who is a Manatee County paramedic, she was able to save her choking stepdad and the whole thing was caught on camera.
Just weeks after an 8-year-old girl learned the Heimlich maneuver from her mom, who is a Manatee County paramedic, she was able to save her choking stepdad and the whole thing was caught on camera.
7-year-old Palmetto girl found safe following Amber Alert
A Florida AMBER Alert has been issued for a Manatee County 7-year-old, Ashley Ordaz, who has been missing since December 10.
A Florida AMBER Alert has been issued for a Manatee County 7-year-old, Ashley Ordaz, who has been missing since December 10.
Hungry gator nabs food 'to go,' takes stroll across Florida golf course
A hungry alligator decided to grab its lunch to go on Friday before taking a leisurely stroll across a Florida golf course.
A hungry alligator decided to grab its lunch to go on Friday before taking a leisurely stroll across a Florida golf course.