Florida Missing Child Alert canceled after 7-year-old girl from Palmetto found safe
A statewide Missing Child Alert for a 7-year-old girl from Palmetto has been canceled after the child was found safe.
A statewide Missing Child Alert for a 7-year-old girl from Palmetto has been canceled after the child was found safe.
Family of girl handcuffed at Manatee County K-8 school files intent to sue
A Manatee County mother says what happened to her daughter at school has left her their family with emotional damage that cannot be repaired. Now the family is taking legal action.
A Manatee County mother says what happened to her daughter at school has left her their family with emotional damage that cannot be repaired. Now the family is taking legal action.
Bay Area school districts scramble to fill hundreds of positions as omicron surges across state
School districts across the Bay Area are feeling the staffing crunch fueled by a surge in COVID-19, with more than 1,000 positions in Hillsborough County Schools needing to be filled Wednesday.
School districts across the Bay Area are feeling the staffing crunch fueled by a surge in COVID-19, with more than 1,000 positions in Hillsborough County Schools needing to be filled Wednesday.
Manatee County giving away 7,500 COVID-19 at-home test kits at libraries
If you have been searching high and low for a COVID-19 testing kit can try to snag a free one in Manatee County – but you may have to act fast.
If you have been searching high and low for a COVID-19 testing kit can try to snag a free one in Manatee County – but you may have to act fast.
Military training reform law passes after Bradenton parents investigate son's deadly overseas accident
Parents of Nicholas Panipinto, 20, who died in a military training accident in South Korea worked with Congressman Vern Buchanan to get military training reform signed into law as part of the National Defense Authorization Act.
Parents of Nicholas Panipinto, 20, who died in a military training accident in South Korea worked with Congressman Vern Buchanan to get military training reform signed into law as part of the National Defense Authorization Act.
Manatee sheriff: Don't fire off any guns to ring in the New Year
Law enforcement officials are once again reiterating for residents to avoid celebratory gunfire when the clock strikes midnight signaling the new year -- because what goes up, must come down.
Law enforcement officials are once again reiterating for residents to avoid celebratory gunfire when the clock strikes midnight signaling the new year -- because what goes up, must come down.
Manatee County’s Employee of the Year says true calling is helping others
Patricia Adams, who has been with Manatee County Transit for nearly 15 years, has been named the county’s Employee of the Year.
Patricia Adams, who has been with Manatee County Transit for nearly 15 years, has been named the county’s Employee of the Year.
‘I enjoyed my job’: Manatee County sergeant retires after more than 4 decades in law enforcement
After more than 40 years in law enforcement, Sergeant Mike Kenyan is hanging up his badge.
After more than 40 years in law enforcement, Sergeant Mike Kenyan is hanging up his badge.
Bradenton man charged with attempted murder of man who hit his car, deputies say
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office says a Bradenton man nearly beat another man to death after the two were involved in a crash.
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office says a Bradenton man nearly beat another man to death after the two were involved in a crash.
Manatee County first responders give $4,000 tip for Big Tip Breakfast tradition
A group of Manatee County first responders come together every year for a meal and to give back. This year, they surprised their server, whose daughter is battling cancer, with a $4,000 tip.
A group of Manatee County first responders come together every year for a meal and to give back. This year, they surprised their server, whose daughter is battling cancer, with a $4,000 tip.
Manatee County looks to preserve untouched Rattlesnake Key
You can only get there by boat and once you do, Rattlesnake Key gives you the chance to experience a piece of Florida few will ever have the chance to. There have been talks of development on the untouched piece of land but there's a growing effort to preserve it, instead.
You can only get there by boat and once you do, Rattlesnake Key gives you the chance to experience a piece of Florida few will ever have the chance to. There have been talks of development on the untouched piece of land but there's a growing effort to preserve it, instead.
Several pets killed in Bradenton mobile home fire, officials say
Firefighters said a mobile home in Bradenton was severely damaged in a fire where several pets were killed.
Firefighters said a mobile home in Bradenton was severely damaged in a fire where several pets were killed.
No snow but plenty of holiday cheer for Manatee County's local Santa Claus
From the gloves to the belt and the jacket, Santa Claus is getting ready to come to town. But the trip may not take as long as you think. It turns out Santa has another home, in Manatee County.
From the gloves to the belt and the jacket, Santa Claus is getting ready to come to town. But the trip may not take as long as you think. It turns out Santa has another home, in Manatee County.
Bodycam video shows 12-year-old student being handcuffed after shoving deputy
A Manatee County mother wants to know why a deputy used handcuffs instead of de-escalation tactics when her daughter became uncooperative at school.
A Manatee County mother wants to know why a deputy used handcuffs instead of de-escalation tactics when her daughter became uncooperative at school.
Piney Point deep well injection drilling to begin next week
The process of draining the remaining wastewater at Piney Point is set to begin next week.
The process of draining the remaining wastewater at Piney Point is set to begin next week.
Sarasota man arrested for DUI after crashing into 11 cars in Manatee Memorial Hospital parking lot, police say
A driver in the Manatee Memorial Hospital parking lot was arrested for DUI after he crashed into 11 vehicles, police say.
A driver in the Manatee Memorial Hospital parking lot was arrested for DUI after he crashed into 11 vehicles, police say.
SunCoast Blood Centers sends blood to victims injured in deadly tornadoes
One day after the Midwest was hit hard from deadly tornadoes, SunCoast Blood Centers packed up blood and shipped it to areas that were impacted.
One day after the Midwest was hit hard from deadly tornadoes, SunCoast Blood Centers packed up blood and shipped it to areas that were impacted.
Train ride to 'North Pole' lets families forget challenges for a day
A festive holiday treat lifted the spirits of some kids facing a difficult medical diagnosis on Wednesday. They got a ride to the North Pole, via Manatee County.
A festive holiday treat lifted the spirits of some kids facing a difficult medical diagnosis on Wednesday. They got a ride to the North Pole, via Manatee County.
U.S. Capitol 'Lectern Guy' gets permission to travel for holidays
Adam Johnson is facing up to six months in prison and a $500 fine. His sentencing is set for February, but he asked a judge for permission to travel for the Christmas holiday.
Adam Johnson is facing up to six months in prison and a $500 fine. His sentencing is set for February, but he asked a judge for permission to travel for the Christmas holiday.
State seeks to scuttle Piney Point lawsuit
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is asking a federal judge to toss out a lawsuit that targets the state and other defendants over a former phosphate-plant site where massive amounts of polluted water were released this spring to avert a potential catastrophe.
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is asking a federal judge to toss out a lawsuit that targets the state and other defendants over a former phosphate-plant site where massive amounts of polluted water were released this spring to avert a potential catastrophe.