‘America should never forget’: 3 Manatee County deputies bond over shared 9/11 experience
Twenty years ago, Sergeant John Neri, Deputy Kurt Potter and Deputy Kevin Kobetitsch of the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office did not know each other but were all working at Ground Zero as members of NYPD.
Twenty years ago, Sergeant John Neri, Deputy Kurt Potter and Deputy Kevin Kobetitsch of the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office did not know each other but were all working at Ground Zero as members of NYPD.
19-year-old killed by lightning while working atop Manatee County roof
According to East Manatee Fire Rescue, the man was struck just before 3 p.m. while working on a roof at a home along Skip Jack Loop.
According to East Manatee Fire Rescue, the man was struck just before 3 p.m. while working on a roof at a home along Skip Jack Loop.
Police: 2 injured in Bradenton shooting
Two people were shot early Saturday morning in Bradenton, according to the Bradenton Police Department.
Two people were shot early Saturday morning in Bradenton, according to the Bradenton Police Department.
Community pays final respects to Manatee County deputy who died from COVID-19
A Manatee County deputy was laid to rest Thursday after a nearly two-week long battle with COVID-19.
A Manatee County deputy was laid to rest Thursday after a nearly two-week long battle with COVID-19.
Pastor’s wife prays for a miracle as unvaccinated husband remains hospitalized with COVID-19
"He bought into all the conspiracy theories that were saying somehow vaccination was a way to infiltrate bad things into your bloodstream, control and freedom. My daughter and I used to tease him all the time and say, ‘You know, there’s no freedom if you’re dead.’"
"He bought into all the conspiracy theories that were saying somehow vaccination was a way to infiltrate bad things into your bloodstream, control and freedom. My daughter and I used to tease him all the time and say, ‘You know, there’s no freedom if you’re dead.’"
Bradenton Marauders reserve 13 seats behind home plate for service members killed in Afghanistan
The Bradenton Marauders reserved the best seats in the house for the 13 United States service members killed in Afghanistan.
The Bradenton Marauders reserved the best seats in the house for the 13 United States service members killed in Afghanistan.
Lifeguards warn of rip currents heading into Labor Day weekend
Beaches from Manatee to Pinellas counties had red flag hazard warnings up Tuesday.
Beaches from Manatee to Pinellas counties had red flag hazard warnings up Tuesday.
Lakewood Ranch café baking up house-made sourdough delights
This Bay Area coffee and bread shop is introducing customers to tasty new farm-to-table breakfast and lunch delights.
This Bay Area coffee and bread shop is introducing customers to tasty new farm-to-table breakfast and lunch delights.
Drive-by shooting injures Bradenton teen
A teen boy was hit by gunfire during a drive-by shooting in Bradenton, police said.
A teen boy was hit by gunfire during a drive-by shooting in Bradenton, police said.
To slow student COVID-19 cases, Manatee County to hold vaccine clinics at schools
Vaccine clinics through the Department of Health will be set up during the week for all high schools. The shot is a tool health officials hope will help stop the spread – and keep students in school.
Vaccine clinics through the Department of Health will be set up during the week for all high schools. The shot is a tool health officials hope will help stop the spread – and keep students in school.
FHP: Bradenton man killed trying to cross US 41
A 58-year-old Bradenton man was killed Saturday night after being struck by two vehicles as he tried to cross US 41 near Orlando Avenue, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 58-year-old Bradenton man was killed Saturday night after being struck by two vehicles as he tried to cross US 41 near Orlando Avenue, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
COVID-19 taking toll on Bay Area law enforcement
Nearly 30 law enforcement officers in Florida have died from COVID-19.
Nearly 30 law enforcement officers in Florida have died from COVID-19.
Manatee County Sheriff's deputy dies of COVID-19
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office says one of its deputies has died after a nearly two-week battle in the hospital with COVID-19.
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office says one of its deputies has died after a nearly two-week battle in the hospital with COVID-19.
Fire at Bradenton storage facility injures 5 firefighters, causes $1.5 million in damages
Five firefighters were injured while putting out a structure fire at Mini U Storage in Bradenton on Saturday, according to Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue.
Five firefighters were injured while putting out a structure fire at Mini U Storage in Bradenton on Saturday, according to Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue.
Monoclonal antibody treatment sites open in Polk, Manatee counties
The monoclonal antibody treatment has been approved for emergency use since November. It combats COVID-19 by mimicking a person’s immune system and is meant for anyone 12 years old and up with mild symptoms.
The monoclonal antibody treatment has been approved for emergency use since November. It combats COVID-19 by mimicking a person’s immune system and is meant for anyone 12 years old and up with mild symptoms.
Piney Point water being treated as ponds fill up
Stormwater being stored at the Piney Point phosphate plant stopped being discharged Friday after not meeting the Department of Environmental Protection’s water quality criteria.
Stormwater being stored at the Piney Point phosphate plant stopped being discharged Friday after not meeting the Department of Environmental Protection’s water quality criteria.
'American Idol' star Syesha Mercado fights for custody of children
Syesha Mercado says she was just trying to get her son the medical attention he needed. Five months later, her son remains in state custody and her young daughter has since been removed from her custody as well.
Syesha Mercado says she was just trying to get her son the medical attention he needed. Five months later, her son remains in state custody and her young daughter has since been removed from her custody as well.
Mask mandate, with opt-out, approved for Manatee County schools
At an emergency meeting concerning COVID-19 cases in the district, Manatee County's school board voted to enact a policy similar to other school districts – one in which parents would have the ability to opt their kids out of wearing masks.
At an emergency meeting concerning COVID-19 cases in the district, Manatee County's school board voted to enact a policy similar to other school districts – one in which parents would have the ability to opt their kids out of wearing masks.
Manatee County commissioner 'stable' after COVID-19 hospitalization
The county released a statement from commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge, saying he is currently undergoing treatment at Blake Hospital in Bradenton.
The county released a statement from commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge, saying he is currently undergoing treatment at Blake Hospital in Bradenton.
Threat of flooding around Myakka River keeps residents on edge ahead of Fred
One of those flood-prone areas is around the Myakka River. Friday night, water levels were OK, but if a storm rolls through, there are concerns the river won't be able to handle a lot of extra water.
One of those flood-prone areas is around the Myakka River. Friday night, water levels were OK, but if a storm rolls through, there are concerns the river won't be able to handle a lot of extra water.