Rifle-toting man was on drugs during “mission” to break into home, deputies say
A man is behind bars after he forced his way into a screened lanai with a large gun while he was fantasizing about being an officer or military member, according to Manatee County deputies.
A man is behind bars after he forced his way into a screened lanai with a large gun while he was fantasizing about being an officer or military member, according to Manatee County deputies.
MCSO: 4 shot at 2 locations in Manatee County, search is on for suspects
Manatee County deputies say four people were shot Friday night at two locations by suspects fitting the same description.
Manatee County deputies say four people were shot Friday night at two locations by suspects fitting the same description.
MCSO: Man accused of threatening to kill pregnant girlfriend dies in crash while fleeing from deputies
A man suspected of choking his pregnant girlfriend and threatening to kill her and her son died Friday night while fleeing from deputies, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
A man suspected of choking his pregnant girlfriend and threatening to kill her and her son died Friday night while fleeing from deputies, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
Take in the old Florida ecosystem of Emerson Point Preserve
Regardless of the weather, there's a beautiful, brackish ecosystem in Manatee County, ready for you to explore.
Regardless of the weather, there's a beautiful, brackish ecosystem in Manatee County, ready for you to explore.
Manatee Co. vaccine appointments filled one hour after registration opened for people 65 and older
Manatee County launched an online registration site for those who are 65 and older to make a vaccination appointment. Within an hour, all available time slots were filled.
Manatee County launched an online registration site for those who are 65 and older to make a vaccination appointment. Within an hour, all available time slots were filled.
FDOT to investigate deadly Manatee County intersection
From cars trying to make u-turns to backed-up traffic, U.S. 301 at 42nd Avenue Road East has become a headache for many Manatee County residents.
From cars trying to make u-turns to backed-up traffic, U.S. 301 at 42nd Avenue Road East has become a headache for many Manatee County residents.
Palmetto police search for murder suspect in deadly shooting
Palmetto police detectives are searching for the man they say is responsible for shooting and killing another on Wednesday.
Palmetto police detectives are searching for the man they say is responsible for shooting and killing another on Wednesday.
Manatee deputies: Unidentified suspect performed traffic stop in Sarasota pretending to be officer
Deputies in Manatee County are searching for an unidentified person who recently pretended to be an officer by performing a traffic stop.
Deputies in Manatee County are searching for an unidentified person who recently pretended to be an officer by performing a traffic stop.
Sheriff: 16-year-old Amber Woods killed in 2006 because boyfriend wanted to end relationship
It's been 14 years since the body of Amber Woods was found along a Manatee County road, but on Monday, detectives said three "cold-hearted individuals" have now been charged with her death.
It's been 14 years since the body of Amber Woods was found along a Manatee County road, but on Monday, detectives said three "cold-hearted individuals" have now been charged with her death.
MCSO: 1 dead in Palmetto shooting
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after they say Jamaal Brooks, 32, was found dead from two gunshot wounds behind a house in Palmetto.
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after they say Jamaal Brooks, 32, was found dead from two gunshot wounds behind a house in Palmetto.
MCSO: Off-duty Manatee County deputy killed in crash on I-75
Manatee County Deputy Antonio Hernandez, 22, died Sunday morning in a traffic crash on I-75, while he was off-duty, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
Manatee County Deputy Antonio Hernandez, 22, died Sunday morning in a traffic crash on I-75, while he was off-duty, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
Santa makes early stop in Bradenton, hands out presents, food to families in need
For families in need in the Bradenton Area, Santa touched down a little early to make sure kids and parents alike had a Christmas to remember.
For families in need in the Bradenton Area, Santa touched down a little early to make sure kids and parents alike had a Christmas to remember.
Bradenton woman killed in single-vehicle crash, troopers say
A 26-year-old woman from Bradenton was killed early Saturday morning after a single-vehicle crash in Manatee County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 26-year-old woman from Bradenton was killed early Saturday morning after a single-vehicle crash in Manatee County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Mick Jagger gets some shelter, buys Lakewood Ranch mansion
Is Mick Jagger now a Florida Man? The Rolling Stones frontman recently purchased a mansion south of Tampa as a Christmas present for his girlfriend, ballet dancer Melanie Hamrick.
Is Mick Jagger now a Florida Man? The Rolling Stones frontman recently purchased a mansion south of Tampa as a Christmas present for his girlfriend, ballet dancer Melanie Hamrick.
FHP: Driver dies after truck crashes into dump truck, catches fire
Troopers are trying to identify a man who they say lost his life early Saturday morning after crashing into a dump truck.
Troopers are trying to identify a man who they say lost his life early Saturday morning after crashing into a dump truck.
Manatee County deputy on mission to help the homeless, despite lack of resources
The conditions in which some are living in Manatee County are hard for anyone to forget, and sheriff's deputy Joy Jewett never does.
The conditions in which some are living in Manatee County are hard for anyone to forget, and sheriff's deputy Joy Jewett never does.
FHP: Bradenton man killed after being struck by 3 vehicles
A 52-year-old man from Bradenton was killed Saturday evening after being hit by three cars, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 52-year-old man from Bradenton was killed Saturday evening after being hit by three cars, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Rye Road Giraffes help celebrate Christmas this weekend
If you're looking for a new family Christmas adventure, check out the Rye Road Giraffes Christmas Celebration in Bradenton. It's part farm and part circus, but it's all outdoors. You can see giraffes, camels, zebras, and even a socially distant Santa.
If you're looking for a new family Christmas adventure, check out the Rye Road Giraffes Christmas Celebration in Bradenton. It's part farm and part circus, but it's all outdoors. You can see giraffes, camels, zebras, and even a socially distant Santa.
Mother, 2 kids may not celebrate holidays in new home after tools stolen from Habitat for Humanity
Thieves stole $11,000 worth of tools from a Manatee County Habitat for Humanity trailer, which is about 14% of the cost to build one home.
Thieves stole $11,000 worth of tools from a Manatee County Habitat for Humanity trailer, which is about 14% of the cost to build one home.
Manatee County deputies rescue man stuck in creek for two days
Manatee County deputies helped rescue and carry a homeless man who was stuck in a creek for two days due to a prior leg injury. Deputies said parts of his body were waterlogged; he was taken to the hospital.
Manatee County deputies helped rescue and carry a homeless man who was stuck in a creek for two days due to a prior leg injury. Deputies said parts of his body were waterlogged; he was taken to the hospital.