Manatee County voters to decide fate of referendum credited with higher teacher pay, expanded programs
A November 2 special election in Manatee County will decide whether or not to renew a property tax referendum that supports local schools.
A November 2 special election in Manatee County will decide whether or not to renew a property tax referendum that supports local schools.
Video: U.S. Marshals approach wrong apartment, force mother and baby out at gunpoint
A Bradenton woman is still confused, upset, and terrified after U.S. Marshals appeared at her front door and entered – armed and without a warrant – Friday morning.
A Bradenton woman is still confused, upset, and terrified after U.S. Marshals appeared at her front door and entered – armed and without a warrant – Friday morning.
9-year-old drag racer already knows she wants to go pro
With more than 30 wins before she even turns 10, Victoria Beaner has her eyes down the track and on her future in motorsports.
With more than 30 wins before she even turns 10, Victoria Beaner has her eyes down the track and on her future in motorsports.
'RIP Gabby': Bradenton farm creates corn maze tribute to Gabby Petito
Hunsader Farms in Bradenton revealed their 2021 corn maze, showing an aerial view where "RIP Gabby" was spelled out, along with a cross and a heart: "With this being so close to home and heavy on our hearts, we wanted to pay tribute to Gabby and her family."
Hunsader Farms in Bradenton revealed their 2021 corn maze, showing an aerial view where "RIP Gabby" was spelled out, along with a cross and a heart: "With this being so close to home and heavy on our hearts, we wanted to pay tribute to Gabby and her family."
Dick Vitale faces second cancer battle
For the second time in just a few months, legendary college basketball broadcaster Dick Vitale has announced he has cancer.
For the second time in just a few months, legendary college basketball broadcaster Dick Vitale has announced he has cancer.
Port Manatee to hire more than 100 critical supply chain employee as business grows
Port Manatee and its tenants are looking for new employees to fill critical supply chain jobs.
Port Manatee and its tenants are looking for new employees to fill critical supply chain jobs.
Brian Laundrie's sister's family targeted with violent threats, records show
Brian Laundrie's brother-in-law asked Manatee County deputies for increased patrols in his neighborhood in mid-September after he said his family received alarming threats amid an ongoing manhunt for the Florida fugitive, according to sheriff's records.
Brian Laundrie's brother-in-law asked Manatee County deputies for increased patrols in his neighborhood in mid-September after he said his family received alarming threats amid an ongoing manhunt for the Florida fugitive, according to sheriff's records.
Second-graders raise money to help classmate battling rare form of cancer
Teachers and students at Sea Breeze Elementary School in Bradenton are raising money to help the family of a second-grader diagnosed with a rare cancerous tumor.
Teachers and students at Sea Breeze Elementary School in Bradenton are raising money to help the family of a second-grader diagnosed with a rare cancerous tumor.
As Manatee County grows, so does need for 911 dispatchers
The county has eight open spots, some of which are newly-created positions, to keep up with a growing county's need for emergency services.
The county has eight open spots, some of which are newly-created positions, to keep up with a growing county's need for emergency services.
Manatee County, DEP hold public meeting to discuss deep well injection plan for Piney Point
Controversy is swirling again about what's next for the old Piney Point phosphate plant in Manatee County.
Controversy is swirling again about what's next for the old Piney Point phosphate plant in Manatee County.
Gabby Petito case: Cassie Laundrie speaks to protesters outside Lakewood Ranch home
Speaking candidly about the case, Brian Laundrie's sister is giving new insight into the timeline ahead of his disappearance. Cassie Laundrie says she is just as frustrated and heartbroken as everyone else about Gabby Petito’s death and her brother’s disappearance.
Speaking candidly about the case, Brian Laundrie's sister is giving new insight into the timeline ahead of his disappearance. Cassie Laundrie says she is just as frustrated and heartbroken as everyone else about Gabby Petito’s death and her brother’s disappearance.
Manatee County pushes for deep well injection plan to close Piney Point, for good
270 million gallons of wastewater remain in the reservoirs of the old Piney Point fertilizer plant. Manatee County says a solution is needed, now, but environmentalists say the plan for deep well injection will just cause more damage.
270 million gallons of wastewater remain in the reservoirs of the old Piney Point fertilizer plant. Manatee County says a solution is needed, now, but environmentalists say the plan for deep well injection will just cause more damage.
Florida man confesses to strangling woman in 2011; ‘couldn’t live with the guilt’
A Manatee County man walked into the sheriff’s office yesterday and allegedly told deputies he’d found religion and was there to confess to a decade-old murder.
A Manatee County man walked into the sheriff’s office yesterday and allegedly told deputies he’d found religion and was there to confess to a decade-old murder.
Congressman's 'Thin Blue Line Act' could make death penalty more likely for cop-killers
On the heels of a tragic weekend, when a Nassau County deputy was shot and killed and a blue alert was issued for Patrick McDowell, Republican U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan believes it is time to act.
On the heels of a tragic weekend, when a Nassau County deputy was shot and killed and a blue alert was issued for Patrick McDowell, Republican U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan believes it is time to act.
Palmetto teen dies after 18-day battle with COVID-19
The loss of a child is devastating for any family, but a Palmetto family who lost their daughter and sister this week to COVID-19 can't believe the virus infected their whole family, but only took the youngest.
The loss of a child is devastating for any family, but a Palmetto family who lost their daughter and sister this week to COVID-19 can't believe the virus infected their whole family, but only took the youngest.
Bradenton daycare worker caught on video fracturing child's leg, police say
A daycare worker in Manatee County has been charged after she was seen on surveillance video physically abusing a child, according to the Bradenton Police Department.
A daycare worker in Manatee County has been charged after she was seen on surveillance video physically abusing a child, according to the Bradenton Police Department.
Pedestrian dies in U.S. 41 collision after 'improperly crossing' lanes, troopers say
Florida Highway Patrol troopers said a Bradenton man was walking across U.S. Highway 41 when he was struck by a vehicle.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers said a Bradenton man was walking across U.S. Highway 41 when he was struck by a vehicle.
IMG Academy teacher fired, accused of having sex with student
A teacher at IMG Academy was fired and later arrested by Manatee County detectives after officials learned she had a sexual relationship with one of the students, according to the sheriff's office.
A teacher at IMG Academy was fired and later arrested by Manatee County detectives after officials learned she had a sexual relationship with one of the students, according to the sheriff's office.
Bradenton man killed trying to cross US 41, troopers say
A 35-year-old man from Bradenton was killed Friday night as he tried to cross US 41 near 27th Avenue West, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 35-year-old man from Bradenton was killed Friday night as he tried to cross US 41 near 27th Avenue West, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Southbound lanes of U.S. 301 closed for deadly crash in Bradenton
Florida troopers are investigating a deadly crash in Bradenton that has shut down the southbound lanes of U.S. 301.
Florida troopers are investigating a deadly crash in Bradenton that has shut down the southbound lanes of U.S. 301.