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.
DeSantis on COVID-19 vaccine site controversy: ‘I wouldn’t be complaining’
After some Manatee County commissioners criticized the decision-making behind the state’s vaccine pop-up site in "whitest and richest" Lakewood Ranch, Gov. Ron DeSantis had one simple message: If you don’t want it, it will be given to another county.
After some Manatee County commissioners criticized the decision-making behind the state’s vaccine pop-up site in "whitest and richest" Lakewood Ranch, Gov. Ron DeSantis had one simple message: If you don’t want it, it will be given to another county.
COVID Ribbon Memorial in Anna Maria Island shows grim toll of deadly virus
Stretching blocks, a long chain of ribbons tied together is a reminder of the toll of COVID-19 in Florida.
Stretching blocks, a long chain of ribbons tied together is a reminder of the toll of COVID-19 in Florida.
Vaccine clinic in 'whitest and richest' Lakewood Ranch sets off fury in Manatee County
A special state program to vaccinate certain residents in Manatee County is coming under fire by critics on the county commission who say it smacks of racism and classism.
A special state program to vaccinate certain residents in Manatee County is coming under fire by critics on the county commission who say it smacks of racism and classism.
Volunteers help open new doors by teaching Manatee County adults how to read
In Manatee County, one in five adults can't read above the fifth-grade level. A local group is addressing this need. Their quest to help others find reading success is What's Right with Tampa Bay.
In Manatee County, one in five adults can't read above the fifth-grade level. A local group is addressing this need. Their quest to help others find reading success is What's Right with Tampa Bay.
Scientists scramble to study newly-discovered whale species before it's too late
Local scientists are both excited and concerned about a one-of-a-kind discovery – a new species of whale.
Local scientists are both excited and concerned about a one-of-a-kind discovery – a new species of whale.
Mutilated pelicans found at Sunshine Skyway pier dubbed 'death row'
A pelican rescue group in Florida wants state wildlife officials to heighten patrols at a popular fishing pier in Manatee County after more than a dozen mutilated birds were discovered over the past month in the area.
A pelican rescue group in Florida wants state wildlife officials to heighten patrols at a popular fishing pier in Manatee County after more than a dozen mutilated birds were discovered over the past month in the area.
Nurse knows burn patients' suffering after father severely injured in fire
At Blake Medical Center, Megan Hawkins' passion can be felt as she works to treat and help burn patients.
At Blake Medical Center, Megan Hawkins' passion can be felt as she works to treat and help burn patients.
Celebrating 45 years together with beer and bologna
Dan and Patti Cook were high school sweethearts. Dan was a high school junior with a red-hot Mustang and Patti was beautiful bold teen with love on the brain, and one boy in mind.
Dan and Patti Cook were high school sweethearts. Dan was a high school junior with a red-hot Mustang and Patti was beautiful bold teen with love on the brain, and one boy in mind.
Manatee County golf course selected for PGA Tour stop
In two weeks, all eyes will be on The Concession Golf Course in Manatee County.
In two weeks, all eyes will be on The Concession Golf Course in Manatee County.
New exhibition at Bishop Museum of Science and Nature shows off Bradenton teacher’s fossil finds
A new special exhibition at the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature in Bradenton is featuring fossils dug up by local teachers.
A new special exhibition at the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature in Bradenton is featuring fossils dug up by local teachers.
Publix pharmacies in Manatee County to receive COVID vaccine doses this week
Manatee County officials announced that some Publix pharmacies and one Winn-Dixie location will begin receiving doses of the COVID-19 vaccine this week.
Manatee County officials announced that some Publix pharmacies and one Winn-Dixie location will begin receiving doses of the COVID-19 vaccine this week.
Stolen Florida fire rescue truck found in Manatee County
As firefighters near Fort Myers were responding to a call, their fire truck was stolen.
As firefighters near Fort Myers were responding to a call, their fire truck was stolen.
Colorful ribbons present haunting reminder of lives lost to COVID-19
Stretched outside Cathy Tobias' Anna Maria Island home, a beautiful rainbow of ribbons depicts a tragic reminder of the coronavirus pandemic.
Stretched outside Cathy Tobias' Anna Maria Island home, a beautiful rainbow of ribbons depicts a tragic reminder of the coronavirus pandemic.
Manatee County Animal Services needs emergency foster families for dogs about to be displaced
Manatee County Animal Services is asking for emergency foster families for dogs because the shelter, located at 305 25th Street West in Palmetto, will undergo plumbing repairs on Wednesday, February 10.
Manatee County Animal Services is asking for emergency foster families for dogs because the shelter, located at 305 25th Street West in Palmetto, will undergo plumbing repairs on Wednesday, February 10.
Manatee County pediatrician who plans 'everything' around Bucs games headed to Super Bowl LV
Dr. Carlos Mendez, who has only missed five Buccaneers home games since 1993, and saw the Bucs win the Lombardi trophy in 2003, will be watching Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium.
Dr. Carlos Mendez, who has only missed five Buccaneers home games since 1993, and saw the Bucs win the Lombardi trophy in 2003, will be watching Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium.
After 53 years of marriage, couple dies 16 minutes apart after COVID-19 battle
KB and Nancy Magown texted each other from their hospital beds, urging the other to continue to fight the virus. But after 53 years of marriage, they were only separated in death by 16 minutes.
KB and Nancy Magown texted each other from their hospital beds, urging the other to continue to fight the virus. But after 53 years of marriage, they were only separated in death by 16 minutes.
Manatee County school employees get COVID-19 vaccines
For school employees 65 and up who were having a hard time getting an appointment with the general population, MCR Health was able to offer them vaccines so they can work with less worry.
For school employees 65 and up who were having a hard time getting an appointment with the general population, MCR Health was able to offer them vaccines so they can work with less worry.
Bradenton Motorsports Park 'icon' killed in crash
At Bradenton Motorsports Park, the face of Daniel Stone was the first many would recognize. He was known as 'Chaps' and worked to make sure every race came together.
At Bradenton Motorsports Park, the face of Daniel Stone was the first many would recognize. He was known as 'Chaps' and worked to make sure every race came together.
Manatee County man accused of shining laser pointer at sheriff’s office helicopter
Manatee County deputies say the suspect told them he used the laser light and was “unaware that what he was doing was against the law.”
Manatee County deputies say the suspect told them he used the laser light and was “unaware that what he was doing was against the law.”