Baby sea turtles on Anna Maria Island struggling to reach Gulf after hurricane damage
It’s hatchling season along Florida’s Gulf Coast, but on Anna Maria Island, baby sea turtles are facing tougher odds than usual. Conservationists say artificial lighting is disorienting the newborn turtles, drawing them inland instead of toward the Gulf.
It’s hatchling season along Florida’s Gulf Coast, but on Anna Maria Island, baby sea turtles are facing tougher odds than usual. Conservationists say artificial lighting is disorienting the newborn turtles, drawing them inland instead of toward the Gulf.
Manatee County Schools select new superintendent
School board members in Manatee County selected its newest superintendent on Tuesday.
School board members in Manatee County selected its newest superintendent on Tuesday.
Homicide investigation underway after shooting in Bradenton neighborhood
The Bradenton Police Department says detectives are investigating a homicide after gunfire in a neighborhood left a person dead.
The Bradenton Police Department says detectives are investigating a homicide after gunfire in a neighborhood left a person dead.
Thunderstorm’s 55 mph winds pull off roofs in Palmetto mobile home park
Sunday's strong storms caused damage to homes in a Manatee County community, with crews helping homeowners clean up the mess.
Sunday's strong storms caused damage to homes in a Manatee County community, with crews helping homeowners clean up the mess.
Manatee County residents ask for extra protections for Myakka River
Some Manatee County residents are asking for stronger protection for the Myakka River, and its flood plain. However, there are concerns that Senate Bill 180 will prevent the County Commission from adding the extra protections.
Some Manatee County residents are asking for stronger protection for the Myakka River, and its flood plain. However, there are concerns that Senate Bill 180 will prevent the County Commission from adding the extra protections.
Missing teen found dead in pond caught on camera alone ‘sprinting’ toward water: ‘There’s no one chasing him’
More than one week after 18-year-old Giovanni Pelletier was found dead in a Manatee County retention pond, the sheriff’s office is releasing video that sheds more light on what he was doing before he disappeared earlier this month.
More than one week after 18-year-old Giovanni Pelletier was found dead in a Manatee County retention pond, the sheriff’s office is releasing video that sheds more light on what he was doing before he disappeared earlier this month.
From hive to business: Florida beekeepers get a boost on World Honey Bee Day
The University of Florida is helping beekeepers across the state transform their passion into a profession.
The University of Florida is helping beekeepers across the state transform their passion into a profession.
Sawfish trapped in lower Tampa Bay rescued thanks to young fisherman’s catch of a lifetime
Sawfish were once a common sight in Florida waters, but now they're endangered and facing a number of threats – including an illness that causes them to spin.
Sawfish were once a common sight in Florida waters, but now they're endangered and facing a number of threats – including an illness that causes them to spin.
Giovanni Pelletier’s body officially identified by medical examiner
A body found in a retention pond during a search for a missing teenager has been identified by the medical examiner as 18-year-old Giovanni Pelletier.
A body found in a retention pond during a search for a missing teenager has been identified by the medical examiner as 18-year-old Giovanni Pelletier.
School zone speed cameras catch drivers as fast as 78 mph, Bradenton officials say
Bradenton police are warning drivers to slow down after the city’s school zone cameras caught 50 speeders on the first day of the 2025-26 school year.
Bradenton police are warning drivers to slow down after the city’s school zone cameras caught 50 speeders on the first day of the 2025-26 school year.
Missing Florida girl found, mother arrested a week after bolting during Walmart theft investigation
A 2-year-old girl has been safely located, and her mother is behind bars, a week after deputies say the pair sped away from a Manatee County Walmart following a theft investigation.
A 2-year-old girl has been safely located, and her mother is behind bars, a week after deputies say the pair sped away from a Manatee County Walmart following a theft investigation.
Manatee County inches closer to removing debris from waterways clogged by the 2024 hurricane season
Since last year’s hurricanes, trees and debris continue to be removed from waterways across Manatee County.
Since last year’s hurricanes, trees and debris continue to be removed from waterways across Manatee County.
Florida man opens fire on brother after watching him stab his girlfriend: MCSO
Manatee County detectives are investigating a shooting and a stabbing that left a man and a woman with non-life-threatening injuries on Tuesday morning.
Manatee County detectives are investigating a shooting and a stabbing that left a man and a woman with non-life-threatening injuries on Tuesday morning.
Family of teen presumed dead wants the FBI involved in investigation
The family of Giovanni Pelletier is calling for federal investigators to take over after they claim local law enforcement has "failed to treat the case with urgency".
The family of Giovanni Pelletier is calling for federal investigators to take over after they claim local law enforcement has "failed to treat the case with urgency".
Medical examiner unable to identify body as Giovanni Pelletier due to state of decomposition: MCSO
A medical examiner has yet to make a positive identification of Giovanni Pelletier, the 18-year-old who went missing in Florida on Aug. 1, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
A medical examiner has yet to make a positive identification of Giovanni Pelletier, the 18-year-old who went missing in Florida on Aug. 1, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
Manatee County crash kills 2 teens, hospitalizes 2 others: FHP investigating
Two teens are dead and two more were taken to the hospital after the driver of a Dodge Charger crashed and collided with several trees, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Two teens are dead and two more were taken to the hospital after the driver of a Dodge Charger crashed and collided with several trees, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
New rules for drivers in school zones around Tampa Bay
As the new school year begins on Monday, there are some new rules that will impact some drivers in Tampa.
As the new school year begins on Monday, there are some new rules that will impact some drivers in Tampa.
Missing teen vanishes after texting ‘help me’ to mother
The search continues for 18-year-old Giovanni Pelletier, who texted ‘help me' to his mother and vanished while traveling with his cousin and friends to visit relatives across the state.
The search continues for 18-year-old Giovanni Pelletier, who texted ‘help me' to his mother and vanished while traveling with his cousin and friends to visit relatives across the state.
Car found in pond after pursuit of robbery suspects who got away: FHP
Investigators are searching for robbery suspects whose car they say was found in a pond after leading law enforcement on a pursuit through two counties early Friday.
Investigators are searching for robbery suspects whose car they say was found in a pond after leading law enforcement on a pursuit through two counties early Friday.
Family raises reward to $25,000 for any information in case of missing North Carolina teen
Giovanni Pelletier’s family raised a reward of $25,000 for any information about the missing teen.
Giovanni Pelletier’s family raised a reward of $25,000 for any information about the missing teen.