Manatee County accepting mortgage assistance applications Monday
Officials in Manatee County will begin offering another round of mortgage relief to those who need it.
Officials in Manatee County will begin offering another round of mortgage relief to those who need it.
Manatee school district offering free spring break meals
School districts across the Bay Area have been on a mission to make sure students are properly fed during spring break – that includes Manatee County.
School districts across the Bay Area have been on a mission to make sure students are properly fed during spring break – that includes Manatee County.
Deputies arrest 15-year-old accused of shooting, killing man found on Bradenton sidewalk
A Palmetto teen has been arrested in the murder of Antonio Aguirre, 20, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
A Palmetto teen has been arrested in the murder of Antonio Aguirre, 20, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
2 women stole puppies worth $35,000 from Bradenton pet shop, deputies say
Manatee County deputies are searching for two women they say stole six puppies worth $35,000 from a Petland store in Bradenton.
Manatee County deputies are searching for two women they say stole six puppies worth $35,000 from a Petland store in Bradenton.
Investigators seek tips after Bradenton man found murdered on sidewalk
Detectives are trying to figure out what happened to a 20-year-old man who was found dead on a sidewalk in Bradenton last night.
Detectives are trying to figure out what happened to a 20-year-old man who was found dead on a sidewalk in Bradenton last night.
Bay Area school districts work overtime to feed hungry students over spring break
School district officials are working overtime this year to make sure children are not forced to take a break from nutrition during spring break.
School district officials are working overtime this year to make sure children are not forced to take a break from nutrition during spring break.
Graduation plans announced for Bay Area schools
Graduation for the class of 2020 was likely not the day they imagined. High school seniors in the Bay Area marked commencement online or attended very scaled back and socially distant celebrations.
Graduation for the class of 2020 was likely not the day they imagined. High school seniors in the Bay Area marked commencement online or attended very scaled back and socially distant celebrations.
Commissioners' texts show political favoritism in choosing Manatee County vaccine site
Text messages obtained by a Manatee County man show the commission chairperson helped plan a pop-up vaccine site based, at least in part, on what would "be huge" for Governor DeSantis' reelection campaign.
Text messages obtained by a Manatee County man show the commission chairperson helped plan a pop-up vaccine site based, at least in part, on what would "be huge" for Governor DeSantis' reelection campaign.
Manatee County sees ‘light at end of the tunnel’ after vaccinating more than 50,000 people
Fifty thousand people have been given a sense of relief in the form of a COVID-19 vaccine in Manatee County.
Fifty thousand people have been given a sense of relief in the form of a COVID-19 vaccine in Manatee County.
4-year-old cancer patient with hopes of ‘catching bad guys’ becomes honorary Manatee County deputy
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office helped a pediatric cancer patient’s dream come true when they made him an honorary deputy.
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office helped a pediatric cancer patient’s dream come true when they made him an honorary deputy.
Manatee school district employees honored as champions of education
The Manatee Education Foundation and nearly 60 sponsors raised more than $80,000. The money will be put towards a pizza lunch for every school, plus awards, presents and small ways to say 'thank you.'
The Manatee Education Foundation and nearly 60 sponsors raised more than $80,000. The money will be put towards a pizza lunch for every school, plus awards, presents and small ways to say 'thank you.'
One year ago, Florida’s first cases of coronavirus were reported – both in Tampa Bay
Monday marks one year since Florida announced its first two cases of COVID-19, and both patients were from the Bay Area.
Monday marks one year since Florida announced its first two cases of COVID-19, and both patients were from the Bay Area.
It's all in the family for Manatee County Sheriff's Office SWAT Team
A team that already feels like family now has bonds that run deep for Keith and Cameron Lock. Keith is a district chief with Manatee County EMS. He's also the SWAT medic team leader -- and Cameron's dad.
A team that already feels like family now has bonds that run deep for Keith and Cameron Lock. Keith is a district chief with Manatee County EMS. He's also the SWAT medic team leader -- and Cameron's dad.
Manatee County will contact residents in vaccine standby pool through automated system Friday
Manatee County officials want certain residents to know they will be contacting them about vaccination appointments on Friday morning, starting at 9 a.m.
Manatee County officials want certain residents to know they will be contacting them about vaccination appointments on Friday morning, starting at 9 a.m.
PGA shifts course, bringing world's best golfers to Manatee County
The tournament was supposed to happen in Mexico, but because of COVID restrictions, it’s at Concession Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch.
The tournament was supposed to happen in Mexico, but because of COVID restrictions, it’s at Concession Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch.
Teachers bring inspiring African American stories to life during Black History Month
Every day during the month of February, Teidra Everett dresses up as an essential figure in Black history, prompting her students to learn more about race, culture, and America's past.
Every day during the month of February, Teidra Everett dresses up as an essential figure in Black history, prompting her students to learn more about race, culture, and America's past.
Baugh to remain Manatee County Commission chairperson, but deputies now investigating vaccine site
Protesters voiced their concerns outside the Manatee County Commission building Tuesday over commissioner Vanessa Baugh's actions in setting up an exclusive, pop-up COVID-19 vaccination site in Lakewood Ranch.
Protesters voiced their concerns outside the Manatee County Commission building Tuesday over commissioner Vanessa Baugh's actions in setting up an exclusive, pop-up COVID-19 vaccination site in Lakewood Ranch.
Crist pushes US Attorney General to investigate DeSantis, vaccine clinics
Congressman Charlie Crist is calling for the acting U.S. attorney general to investigate Governor Ron DeSantis and his pop-up vaccination locations in affluent communities, which Crist called "Republican enclaves."
Congressman Charlie Crist is calling for the acting U.S. attorney general to investigate Governor Ron DeSantis and his pop-up vaccination locations in affluent communities, which Crist called "Republican enclaves."
FHP: 1 dead, 1 injured in Manatee County head-on collision
A 79-year-old woman from Jackson, Mississippi was killed Friday evening in a head-on collision on State Road 70, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 79-year-old woman from Jackson, Mississippi was killed Friday evening in a head-on collision on State Road 70, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Manatee commissioner's name on hand-picked list of vaccine recipients, records show
Wednesday, the state made vaccines available to specific residents of two specific ZIP codes in Manatee County. FOX 13 has obtained a county commissioner's email with the hand-selected names, including her own.
Wednesday, the state made vaccines available to specific residents of two specific ZIP codes in Manatee County. FOX 13 has obtained a county commissioner's email with the hand-selected names, including her own.