Large alligators wrestle in Lakewood Ranch backyard as mating season gets underway
Gordon Silver says it's common to see alligators in his Lakewood Ranch neighborhood, but was still shocked to capture incredible video of two large gators getting "acquainted," as he called it, right in his own backyard.
Gordon Silver says it's common to see alligators in his Lakewood Ranch neighborhood, but was still shocked to capture incredible video of two large gators getting "acquainted," as he called it, right in his own backyard.
Piney Point wastewater leak: A history of the former phosphate plant site
As crews rush to stabilize the Piney Point wastewater leak in Manatee County, many residents who are new to Florida may be hearing about this environmental dilemma for the first time. But it’s not a new issue and the current crisis is years in the making.
As crews rush to stabilize the Piney Point wastewater leak in Manatee County, many residents who are new to Florida may be hearing about this environmental dilemma for the first time. But it’s not a new issue and the current crisis is years in the making.
Piney Point neighbors have mixed reactions to evacuation order
With 316 homes under an evacuation notice in Manatee County, some residents are staying behind while others have left.
With 316 homes under an evacuation notice in Manatee County, some residents are staying behind while others have left.
Manatee County Schools suspend bus stops in the Piney Point evacuation zone
Some parents in Manatee County may have to find another way for their children to get to school on Monday morning.
Some parents in Manatee County may have to find another way for their children to get to school on Monday morning.
Business owners, residents want permanent solution to ‘reoccurring nightmare’ at Piney Point
Residents and business owners in Piney Point say they’ve dealt with this problem for long enough. They now want a more permanent solution.
Residents and business owners in Piney Point say they’ve dealt with this problem for long enough. They now want a more permanent solution.
Additional pumps brought to Piney Point to assist in controlled water release, prevent ‘catastrophic failure’
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will be in Manatee County to provide an update on Piney Point as water continues to flow from a breach in a containment wall.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will be in Manatee County to provide an update on Piney Point as water continues to flow from a breach in a containment wall.
Residents evacuated, US-41 closed, state of emergency declared as water continues flowing from Piney Point
Hundreds of residents around Piney Point have been asked to evacuate as 2-3 million gallons of water per day flow from a leak in a containment wall. Officials say the stack collapsed further despite overnight efforts from state and local crews.
Hundreds of residents around Piney Point have been asked to evacuate as 2-3 million gallons of water per day flow from a leak in a containment wall. Officials say the stack collapsed further despite overnight efforts from state and local crews.
Evacuations ordered north and south of Piney Point due to 'imminent' uncontrolled wastewater release
An evacuation order has been issued for a half-mile radius south and a 1-mile radius north of the old Piney Point fertilizer plant wastewater holding reservoir.
An evacuation order has been issued for a half-mile radius south and a 1-mile radius north of the old Piney Point fertilizer plant wastewater holding reservoir.
Breach at Piney Point would pose 'significant danger to environmental and public health'
The engineer of record for HRK Holdings, which manages the Piney Point phosphogypsum stack, says an uncontrolled release is a "real possibility at this stage," prompting commissioners to declare a local state of emergency in Manatee County.
The engineer of record for HRK Holdings, which manages the Piney Point phosphogypsum stack, says an uncontrolled release is a "real possibility at this stage," prompting commissioners to declare a local state of emergency in Manatee County.
Manatee County officials to receive update Thursday on phosphate plant leak
Wastewater is leaking from an old phosphate plant in Manatee County. The company in charge of the property says there is nothing it can do to prevent a catastrophic failure, so Florida environmental officials gave it the green light to release some of the water into Tampa Bay. Environmental advocates say it is a threat to the area.
Wastewater is leaking from an old phosphate plant in Manatee County. The company in charge of the property says there is nothing it can do to prevent a catastrophic failure, so Florida environmental officials gave it the green light to release some of the water into Tampa Bay. Environmental advocates say it is a threat to the area.
Bay Area school districts begin announcing learning plans for fall semester
It’ll be back to the classroom for students in two Bay Area districts this fall. Other local counties are still deciding what their plan will be.
It’ll be back to the classroom for students in two Bay Area districts this fall. Other local counties are still deciding what their plan will be.
Manatee County's beaches remain as popular -- and crowded -- as ever
Since March 1, the city of Holmes Beach has seen 650,000 vehicles in the city. At Coquina and Cortez beaches, 20,000 visitors pack the white sandy beaches each day.
Since March 1, the city of Holmes Beach has seen 650,000 vehicles in the city. At Coquina and Cortez beaches, 20,000 visitors pack the white sandy beaches each day.
Bradenton police investigate shooting death of 38-year-old
Bradenton police detectives said a 38-year-old man was shot and killed over the weekend.
Bradenton police detectives said a 38-year-old man was shot and killed over the weekend.
Bradenton police investigating officer-involved shooting
Less than one month after being released from prison, Charles William Mickel III, 41, was shot by a Bradenton police officer Thursday morning after he allegedly pulled a knife on someone and hit the officer with his vehicle while trying to flee the scene.
Less than one month after being released from prison, Charles William Mickel III, 41, was shot by a Bradenton police officer Thursday morning after he allegedly pulled a knife on someone and hit the officer with his vehicle while trying to flee the scene.
Bradenton Beach, Cortez community members sue FDOT over proposed $83-million bridge
There's no question that the Cortez Bridge needs to be replaced. At 65 years old, the 17-foot draw bridge has seen a lot of ups and downs, but not everyone is happy with the FDOT’s solution.
There's no question that the Cortez Bridge needs to be replaced. At 65 years old, the 17-foot draw bridge has seen a lot of ups and downs, but not everyone is happy with the FDOT’s solution.
Isolation worsens crisis for many struggling with mental health
The National Alliance on Mental Illness is kicking off the You Are Not Alone campaign, which is designed to encourage neighbors, friends, and family to reach out to those who may be isolated.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness is kicking off the You Are Not Alone campaign, which is designed to encourage neighbors, friends, and family to reach out to those who may be isolated.
Restaurant manager relies on former healthcare training to save unconscious toddler
2-year-old Antonio Johnson II slipped and hit his head inside the WingStop in Bradenton and then went limp. A cashier called 911 while restaurant manager Jajahira Rosado put her training as a former hospital worker to work.
2-year-old Antonio Johnson II slipped and hit his head inside the WingStop in Bradenton and then went limp. A cashier called 911 while restaurant manager Jajahira Rosado put her training as a former hospital worker to work.
Pace of vaccination distribution ramps-up in Manatee, Sarasota counties
With two Manatee County-run vaccination sites up and running, getting a COVID-19 shot is moving quickly for those 50 and older.
With two Manatee County-run vaccination sites up and running, getting a COVID-19 shot is moving quickly for those 50 and older.
New College of Florida studying artifacts from historic settlers of Angola
Researchers have pulled more than 35,000 objects from Angola's settlers from an excavation site near Bradenton's Riverwalk.
Researchers have pulled more than 35,000 objects from Angola's settlers from an excavation site near Bradenton's Riverwalk.
Equestrian community mourns sudden passing of family matriarch behind Lippizzan Stallions
The family behind Myakka City's famed Lipizzan Stallions is mourning the sudden passing of their matriarch, Gabby Herrmann.
The family behind Myakka City's famed Lipizzan Stallions is mourning the sudden passing of their matriarch, Gabby Herrmann.