VIDEO: Suspect steals e-bike from shopper inside Bradenton Family Dollar, police say
The Bradenton Police Department is looking for the suspect in an e-bike theft at a Family Dollar store.
Man hospitalized after lightning strike on Holmes Beach
A man in his 40s was hospitalized after being struck by lightning while on Holmes Beach near 68th St. on Monday.
Volunteers needed to plant 12,000 sea oats on Anna Maria Island after busy hurricane season
Keep Manatee Beautiful is asking for 300 volunteers to help plant 12,000 sea oats on July 26.
Holmes Beach bans metal shovels, gardening tools from the sand
The City of Holmes Beach has passed an ordinance that will not allow metal shovels or gardening tools on the beach to dig holes.
WATCH: 2 waterspouts spotted along Bradenton Riverwalk
Multiple waterspouts were seen on Sunday along the Bradenton Riverwalk.
3 high school friends expand Gateway Subs to Ellenton
Three high school friends have expanded Gateway Subs to Ellenton.
Lake Manatee Dam gets $3M in emergency repairs
Emergency repairs to the Lake Manatee Dam are underway in hopes of fixing it before the 2025 hurricane season ramps up.
Manatee County mothers on a mission to protect students as investigations into 2 teachers continues
Two mothers are on a mission to protect Manatee County students after they say their children were victimized by teachers.
1 person dies, another hospitalized after fire breaks out at Bradenton home: CHFR
A person has died and another was hospitalized with burns to her face and arms after a house fire broke out at a Bradenton home on Saturday afternoon, according to Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue.
Thousands descend on Sarasota County for US Rowing National Championships
They are the top athletes in youth rowing, and they’re coming from across the country to Nathan Benderson park this weekend. One day you could even see them in the Olympics. From Thursday to Sunday, the public can come out and watch the US Rowing Youth National Championship.
Bradenton woman accused of setting boyfriend's car on fire
A Bradenton woman is under arrest, accused of setting her boyfriend's car on fire.
Gulf Islands Ferry expands summer service
The Gulf Islands Ferry, which runs between downtown Bradenton and Anna Maria Island, is bringing back Wednesday service to its weekly schedule. Passengers can now ride the ferry five days a week beginning June 18, 2025.
Local college gives high schoolers a forensic investigator experience
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota is teaching STEM to local high school students. They call it The Investigators Lab Crime Solving Experiences.
Mega Dog Adoption Event begins Friday. Here's what to know
This weekend, the Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center and several other municipalities’ shelters from across the Tampa Bay area will participate in the Third Annual Mega Dog Adoption Event.
Hay bales on Bradenton Beach safeguard sea turtles
Bradenton Beach saw extreme damage from hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Manatee County 44th Avenue East construction ahead of schedule despite eagle nest work around
Construction continues in Manatee County on the 44th Avenue East extension, which is expected to help relieve some of the congestion on I-75 as well as State Road 64 and 70.
Video: ‘Road rage’ over turn signal ends in gunfire and crash near Bradenton’s Riverfront: Police
Shots rang out near Bradenton’s Riverfront on Monday afternoon following a ‘road rage’ incident over a turn signal, according to police.
Manatee County teacher accused of lewd conduct with student
A teacher faces criminal charges after Manatee County deputies say she had inappropriate contact with a 14-year-old student, including sending the boy an explicit photo.
Shots fired following argument in Bradenton’s Riverwalk parking lot: Police
Bradenton police are investigating after they say gunfire erupted in the Riverwalk parking lot on Riverfront Drive on Monday afternoon.
Bradenton officials fine-tuning plans for hurricane season
The City of Bradenton’s newest high-water rescue truck is gassed up and ready to go. It arrived just in time last fall for a trial by fire.