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.
MCSO: Woman stored dead body in trash can, stole Social Security benefits
A Manatee County woman has been charged with abuse of a dead body after detectives say she stored her roommate's body in a trash can and used his Social Security benefits.
A Manatee County woman has been charged with abuse of a dead body after detectives say she stored her roommate's body in a trash can and used his Social Security benefits.
Resident finds body in trashcan being stored under their carport, detectives say
A resident of a Manatee County mobile home community was storing another person's trashcan under their carport for more than a month before realizing a person's body was inside the container, according to the sheriff's office.
A resident of a Manatee County mobile home community was storing another person's trashcan under their carport for more than a month before realizing a person's body was inside the container, according to the sheriff's office.
Bradenton teens develop app to help patients, doctors regulate medication dosages
At Braden River High school, a group of four friends is proving they can make a difference in the world even before they graduate.
At Braden River High school, a group of four friends is proving they can make a difference in the world even before they graduate.
Bradenton family thankful for community support, faces long recovery after explosion
The family of a father and son who survived an explosion, apparently caused by a gas leak near their Manatee County home last week, is thanking the community for its support.
The family of a father and son who survived an explosion, apparently caused by a gas leak near their Manatee County home last week, is thanking the community for its support.
Car crash kills one teen, injures three others
A 16-year-old Sarasota boy was killed, and three other teens were injured in a crash Friday night shortly after 11 p.m.
A 16-year-old Sarasota boy was killed, and three other teens were injured in a crash Friday night shortly after 11 p.m.
Father, son in ICU with third-degree burns after home explodes in Manatee County
A Bradenton family is now homeless after a massive explosion Thursday destroyed their home.
A Bradenton family is now homeless after a massive explosion Thursday destroyed their home.
Manatee County home explosion injures father and son, firefighter
Tampa Electric Company was working with firefighters to stop a natural gas leak in a Manatee County neighborhood Thursday when a nearby home exploded, sending three people to the hospital.
Tampa Electric Company was working with firefighters to stop a natural gas leak in a Manatee County neighborhood Thursday when a nearby home exploded, sending three people to the hospital.
Charities struggle to keep up with need
Keeping the holidays shining bright is what Meals On Wheels Plus of Manatee County is working to do. But this year, they need extra help spreading the holiday cheer.
Keeping the holidays shining bright is what Meals On Wheels Plus of Manatee County is working to do. But this year, they need extra help spreading the holiday cheer.
Take a trip back in time, or to the North Pole, at the Florida Railroad Museum
For anyone who loves the nostalgia and romance of riding a train, the Florida Railroad Museum is a treat for the senses. During the month of December, it transforms and transports you to the North Pole.
For anyone who loves the nostalgia and romance of riding a train, the Florida Railroad Museum is a treat for the senses. During the month of December, it transforms and transports you to the North Pole.
Manatee County EMS crews among safest in Florida
With each call, Manatee County EMS prepares for medical emergencies, but getting to each call safely brings its own challenges.
With each call, Manatee County EMS prepares for medical emergencies, but getting to each call safely brings its own challenges.
Veteran turns struggle with PTSD into writing career
For military veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), overcoming trauma can be difficult. So can talking about it but a Bay Area veteran found an outlet in writing about his experiences.
For military veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), overcoming trauma can be difficult. So can talking about it but a Bay Area veteran found an outlet in writing about his experiences.
Teen killed, another injured in Myakka City shooting over edible marijuana
If you ask many in Myakka City how they’d describe the town, they’d say it’s a quiet one. That changed last night with what the Manatee County sheriff is calling “a drug deal gone bad.”
If you ask many in Myakka City how they’d describe the town, they’d say it’s a quiet one. That changed last night with what the Manatee County sheriff is calling “a drug deal gone bad.”
FHP: 1 teen killed, 1 hospitalized in Manatee County ATV crash
A 17-year-old female from Frostproof was killed Saturday evening and a 16-year-old from Bowling Green was injured in an ATV crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 17-year-old female from Frostproof was killed Saturday evening and a 16-year-old from Bowling Green was injured in an ATV crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Petition created to save Manatee County administrator's job
A petition drive has been launched to save the Manatee County Administrator from losing her job over a land deal commissioners asked her to pursue.
A petition drive has been launched to save the Manatee County Administrator from losing her job over a land deal commissioners asked her to pursue.
Shelter sees sharp increase in owners surrendering, abandoning dogs and cats during pandemic
Manatee County Animal Services says they've seen a sharp increase in dogs and cats being surrendered or even abandoned due to financial hardships and evictions during the pandemic.
Manatee County Animal Services says they've seen a sharp increase in dogs and cats being surrendered or even abandoned due to financial hardships and evictions during the pandemic.
Newly sworn-in Manatee County commissioners want county administrator fired
Elections have consequences and that's the case in Manatee County, where three new commissioners joined the board. On Thursday afternoon, they took aim at County Administrator Cheri Coryea, whose job performance has never been questioned before.
Elections have consequences and that's the case in Manatee County, where three new commissioners joined the board. On Thursday afternoon, they took aim at County Administrator Cheri Coryea, whose job performance has never been questioned before.
Families brought together by organ donation hope to inspire drivers to 'Donate Life'
When she was just a year old, Ainsley’s life was saved by an organ donor. She’s already inspired others to make the gift of life, and now that she’s old enough to drive, she’s hoping to bring back the state’s "Donate Life" license plate.
When she was just a year old, Ainsley’s life was saved by an organ donor. She’s already inspired others to make the gift of life, and now that she’s old enough to drive, she’s hoping to bring back the state’s "Donate Life" license plate.
Body cameras worn by Manatee County deputies will automatically record in certain situations
When their lights and sirens activate, body cameras on Manatee County deputies will start recording.
When their lights and sirens activate, body cameras on Manatee County deputies will start recording.
Flooding kills 1, causes widespread damage in Manatee, Sarasota counties
Pouring rain and rising tides were not a good mix in Longboat Key Wednesday night. Residents were left drying out their homes.
Pouring rain and rising tides were not a good mix in Longboat Key Wednesday night. Residents were left drying out their homes.