World's largest solar battery nears completion in Manatee County
Sitting on 40 acres of land in Manatee County, Florida Power and Light is nearly finished with construction on the world's largest solar-powered battery.
Sitting on 40 acres of land in Manatee County, Florida Power and Light is nearly finished with construction on the world's largest solar-powered battery.
Pet store sales of cats and dogs banned in Manatee County
Manatee County commissioners approved an ordinance that bans most private sales of pet cats and dogs at stores and flea markets.
Manatee County commissioners approved an ordinance that bans most private sales of pet cats and dogs at stores and flea markets.
First day of school is here for many students across Bay Area
A lot of alarm clocks rang for the first time in months as students in nearly every Bay Area district returned to class Tuesday morning.
A lot of alarm clocks rang for the first time in months as students in nearly every Bay Area district returned to class Tuesday morning.
With school starting this week, Pinellas and Manatee leaders decide against mask mandates
With cases continuing to spread rapidly across the Bay Area, thousands of parents have turned the pressure up on their school boards to reinstate mask mandates in schools.
With cases continuing to spread rapidly across the Bay Area, thousands of parents have turned the pressure up on their school boards to reinstate mask mandates in schools.
State seeking 'maximum possible penalties' in lawsuit against Piney Point owner
The state of Florida has filed a lawsuit against the company that oversees the old Piney Point fertilizer plant wastewater holding ponds that spilled hundreds of millions of gallons into Tampa Bay earlier this year.
The state of Florida has filed a lawsuit against the company that oversees the old Piney Point fertilizer plant wastewater holding ponds that spilled hundreds of millions of gallons into Tampa Bay earlier this year.
Residents want more action, less talk when it comes to deciding the fate of Piney Point
Trucks and crews continue putting the 258 million gallons of water remaining in the Piney Point stack through treatments to reduce nitrogen and phosphate. "I will tell you it’s still a struggle," the county administrator said.
Trucks and crews continue putting the 258 million gallons of water remaining in the Piney Point stack through treatments to reduce nitrogen and phosphate. "I will tell you it’s still a struggle," the county administrator said.
Deputies searching for missing Lee County teen last leaving Bradenton hospital
Manatee County deputies are searching for Laura Albritton, 16, who was last seen Tuesday leaving Manatee Memorial Hospital located at 206 2nd St. E. in Bradenton
Manatee County deputies are searching for Laura Albritton, 16, who was last seen Tuesday leaving Manatee Memorial Hospital located at 206 2nd St. E. in Bradenton
Missing sex offender with dementia found after forgetting address while checking in for registry
A sex offender who suffers from dementia was missing after forgetting his address while checking in with the Manatee County Sheriff's Office. By Thursday morning, officials said he was found and is OK.
A sex offender who suffers from dementia was missing after forgetting his address while checking in with the Manatee County Sheriff's Office. By Thursday morning, officials said he was found and is OK.
Younger, unvaccinated COVID-19 patients filling Bay Area hospitals
Hospital staff at Bradenton's Blake Medical Center say the surge came suddenly, and the patients are younger than ever before.
Hospital staff at Bradenton's Blake Medical Center say the surge came suddenly, and the patients are younger than ever before.
Florida troopers reminding drivers to ‘move over’ for emergency vehicles along I-75
FHP troopers will be out in full force Tuesday along I-75 reminding drivers to move over for emergency vehicles.
FHP troopers will be out in full force Tuesday along I-75 reminding drivers to move over for emergency vehicles.
Holmes Beach restaurant says business is booming since requiring diners to be vaccinated
Beach Bistro on Holmes Beach in Anna Maria Island now requires diners to be vaccinated, adding to its "aggressive" safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Beach Bistro on Holmes Beach in Anna Maria Island now requires diners to be vaccinated, adding to its "aggressive" safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Manatee County administrator encourages vaccines for employees after 3 die, dozens test positive for COVID-19
Three Manatee County employees have died from COVID-19 since June and Manatee County Administrator Doctor Scott Hopes said vaccines are key to keeping employees safe.
Three Manatee County employees have died from COVID-19 since June and Manatee County Administrator Doctor Scott Hopes said vaccines are key to keeping employees safe.
New CDC guidelines reignite school mask debate in Bay Area
With the start of the school year around the corner, it doesn’t appear that Bay Area districts will make changes to their mask policies, despite new guidance and as COVID-19 surges across the state.
With the start of the school year around the corner, it doesn’t appear that Bay Area districts will make changes to their mask policies, despite new guidance and as COVID-19 surges across the state.
Masks for students still up in the air in Manatee, Pinellas counties
School boards in Pinellas and Manatee counties heard passionate debates Tuesday from parents and the public over whether students will be required to wear masks this coming school year as the COVID-19 pandemic again infects thousands daily in Florida.
School boards in Pinellas and Manatee counties heard passionate debates Tuesday from parents and the public over whether students will be required to wear masks this coming school year as the COVID-19 pandemic again infects thousands daily in Florida.
Hundreds of sharks take refuge from red tide in Longboat Key canals
The canals of Buttonwood Harbour aren't usually home to sharks, but hundreds of bonnethead, lemon, and nurse sharks trying to survive red tide have found themselves gathered there indefinitely.
The canals of Buttonwood Harbour aren't usually home to sharks, but hundreds of bonnethead, lemon, and nurse sharks trying to survive red tide have found themselves gathered there indefinitely.
FHP: Man killed trying to cross U.S. 41
A 54-year-old Bradenton man died Friday night after being struck by a car while trying to cross U.S. 41, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 54-year-old Bradenton man died Friday night after being struck by a car while trying to cross U.S. 41, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Manatee County school rolls out $2 million smart school buses
Manatee School for the Arts recently acquired 16 new school buses equipped with top-of-the-line technology including sensors that sound an alarm if cars don't stop for crossing students and automatic braking and warning about lane drifting will also aid drivers.
Manatee School for the Arts recently acquired 16 new school buses equipped with top-of-the-line technology including sensors that sound an alarm if cars don't stop for crossing students and automatic braking and warning about lane drifting will also aid drivers.
Lawn clippings, dog droppings, fertilizer all contribute to red tide, scientists say
The spill of wastewater from Piney Point is likely fueling the red tide algal bloom in Tampa Bay, but many everyday activities around the bay also play a big role in the health of the waterway.
The spill of wastewater from Piney Point is likely fueling the red tide algal bloom in Tampa Bay, but many everyday activities around the bay also play a big role in the health of the waterway.
Deputies: Former employee stabbed during fight with current employee at Bradenton oil change shop
Questions remain as deputies in Manatee County try to put together what happened Thursday morning at a Take 5 Oil Change business. A former employee is dead after a current employee said he had to arm himself with a knife for protection.
Questions remain as deputies in Manatee County try to put together what happened Thursday morning at a Take 5 Oil Change business. A former employee is dead after a current employee said he had to arm himself with a knife for protection.
Heat advisory issued for inland Hillsborough, Manatee
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for inland portions of Hillsborough and Manatee counties for Thursday afternoon.
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for inland portions of Hillsborough and Manatee counties for Thursday afternoon.