Missing Manatee County girl found safe
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office has safely located an 11-year-old girl reported missing Saturday morning.
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office has safely located an 11-year-old girl reported missing Saturday morning.
Palmetto teen creates app to help healthcare workers when patient goes into cardiac arrest
A Buffalo Creek Middle School student created an app called Code Blue that allows healthcare workers to accurately time medicine, do pulse checks and compressions for patients who go into cardiac arrest.
A Buffalo Creek Middle School student created an app called Code Blue that allows healthcare workers to accurately time medicine, do pulse checks and compressions for patients who go into cardiac arrest.
Suncoast Blood Centers joins national network to bolster 'fragile' blood supply
Suncoast Blood Centers is one of 16 blood centers from across 29 states forming BERC, the Blood Emergency Readiness Corps. Each center will store extra blood that can be flown out to areas that need it.
Suncoast Blood Centers is one of 16 blood centers from across 29 states forming BERC, the Blood Emergency Readiness Corps. Each center will store extra blood that can be flown out to areas that need it.
DEP to approve permits for deep well injection from Piney Point
The next steps for Piney Point are in motion now that the Florida Department of Environmental Protection said it intends to approve Manatee County’s permit for a deep well injection.
The next steps for Piney Point are in motion now that the Florida Department of Environmental Protection said it intends to approve Manatee County’s permit for a deep well injection.
‘They were trying to kill whoever was in that house’: Palmetto woman, 2 teens shot in 'targeted' attack
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a 44-year-old woman and two 17-year-old females were struck by bullets while they were sleeping inside their Palmetto home Friday night.
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a 44-year-old woman and two 17-year-old females were struck by bullets while they were sleeping inside their Palmetto home Friday night.
Orban Nursery’s open house tradition takes place Saturday
Once a year, a Poinsettia farm in Bradenton opens to the public just in time for Christmas.
Once a year, a Poinsettia farm in Bradenton opens to the public just in time for Christmas.
Capitol Riot 'Lectern Guy' pleads guilty; could face 6 months in prison
Federal judge Reggie Walton scolded Florida man Adam Johnson for his "clownish behavior" and called him weak minded enough "to follow a lie and do what you did.”
Federal judge Reggie Walton scolded Florida man Adam Johnson for his "clownish behavior" and called him weak minded enough "to follow a lie and do what you did.”
ACLU challenges how courts in Manatee and Sarasota counties set bail
Some people are sitting in jail with bail amounts they just cannot pay, so the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Florida is fighting to get those bail amounts lowered.
Some people are sitting in jail with bail amounts they just cannot pay, so the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Florida is fighting to get those bail amounts lowered.
Father rescues 5 children, wife from dryer lint fire that displaced 16 families in Bradenton
More than a dozen families are still trying to find a permanent place to live after their apartment building caught fire.
More than a dozen families are still trying to find a permanent place to live after their apartment building caught fire.
Burning Brinks truck on Sunshine Skyway Bridge snarls traffic
A vehicle fire is blocking all northbound traffic on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, snarling traffic heading out of Manatee County.
A vehicle fire is blocking all northbound traffic on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, snarling traffic heading out of Manatee County.
Painful memories of the Holocaust bring history to life for students
Felicia Liban lived through the horrors of the Holocaust. When she was 5 years old in Poland, her family became separated. Her father tried to secure a safe way out through Russia for his family, but he died in the process.
Felicia Liban lived through the horrors of the Holocaust. When she was 5 years old in Poland, her family became separated. Her father tried to secure a safe way out through Russia for his family, but he died in the process.
'Lectern Guy' expected to plead guilty to Capitol riot charges
Adam Johnson is facing several federal charges that include trespassing, theft, and violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds. His attorney agreed early on that the picture of Johnson carrying a lectern would be a problem.
Adam Johnson is facing several federal charges that include trespassing, theft, and violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds. His attorney agreed early on that the picture of Johnson carrying a lectern would be a problem.
Pilot survives crash landing into Sarasota Bay
The pilot of a small plane says throttle problems forced him to crash-land in the water off the Bradenton coast Tuesday afternoon.
The pilot of a small plane says throttle problems forced him to crash-land in the water off the Bradenton coast Tuesday afternoon.
2 adults, 4 children injured in overnight Manatee County apartment fire
It took firefighters from multiple agencies 60 minutes to get the fire under control. Two adults and six children ended up being hospitalized with what firefighters said were “a variety of injuries.”
It took firefighters from multiple agencies 60 minutes to get the fire under control. Two adults and six children ended up being hospitalized with what firefighters said were “a variety of injuries.”
Rescue of stolen French Bulldog 'Bugsy' leads to underground 'puppy chop shop': deputies
“When detectives started investigating the robbery of a French Bulldog named Bugsy – ripped away from his owner at gunpoint off Hiawassee Road in March – they had no idea it would lead them into a dark, disturbing world of dog trafficking and puppy ‘Chop Shops.’"
“When detectives started investigating the robbery of a French Bulldog named Bugsy – ripped away from his owner at gunpoint off Hiawassee Road in March – they had no idea it would lead them into a dark, disturbing world of dog trafficking and puppy ‘Chop Shops.’"
Long overdue construction begins on sidewalks, crosswalks in Manatee County
In many neighborhoods around Manatee County, kids walk to see friends and relatives, go to parks, and even to school, but most of the places they're traveling don't have a pedestrian area, making those trips treacherous.
In many neighborhoods around Manatee County, kids walk to see friends and relatives, go to parks, and even to school, but most of the places they're traveling don't have a pedestrian area, making those trips treacherous.
Police: Bradenton man 'huffed' nitrous oxide before driving, causing deadly crash in June
A Bradenton man was arrested this week in connection to a deadly crash in Sarasota that occurred back in June. Investigators said he “huffed or snorted” nitrous oxide to “get high.”
A Bradenton man was arrested this week in connection to a deadly crash in Sarasota that occurred back in June. Investigators said he “huffed or snorted” nitrous oxide to “get high.”
Deputies: Suspect shoots Bradenton driver before torching vehicle, fleeing
A suspected shooter is on the run, leaving a crash, an injured victim, a torched vehicle in their path. Manatee County investigators say they're following leads to try and track the shooter down.
A suspected shooter is on the run, leaving a crash, an injured victim, a torched vehicle in their path. Manatee County investigators say they're following leads to try and track the shooter down.
Referendum supporting school funding renewed by Manatee County voters
Manatee County schools superintendent Cynthia Saunders thanked voters for renewing a referendum that helps fund school programs in Tuesday's municipal elections.
Manatee County schools superintendent Cynthia Saunders thanked voters for renewing a referendum that helps fund school programs in Tuesday's municipal elections.
Turning Points helping homeless veterans rebuild their lives
In the U.S., homelessness among veterans is a big problem. A Manatee County organization is taking a stand to help them get back on their feet.
In the U.S., homelessness among veterans is a big problem. A Manatee County organization is taking a stand to help them get back on their feet.