Samples suggest Piney Point discharge is diluting, USF researchers say
Researchers from the USF College of Marine Science say a decrease in nutrient concentration is good news. But samples that would tell more about the impacts to seagrasses and other marine life can take months to process.
Researchers from the USF College of Marine Science say a decrease in nutrient concentration is good news. But samples that would tell more about the impacts to seagrasses and other marine life can take months to process.
Manatee detention deputy arrested for DUI
Deputies responding to a complaint about an unresponsive driver say they found one of their own detention deputies at the wheel.
Deputies responding to a complaint about an unresponsive driver say they found one of their own detention deputies at the wheel.
‘Hands off’: Researcher says human interaction is one of the biggest threats to manatees
Researchers are asking people to leave manatees alone after several drone videos showed beachgoers touching, petting and even trying to ride the animals.
Researchers are asking people to leave manatees alone after several drone videos showed beachgoers touching, petting and even trying to ride the animals.
‘It’s the best job’: First female deputy on Manatee County SWAT team proves there are no boundaries
Deputy Amy Holmes made history as the first female and youngest member of the Manatee County Sheriff's Office SWAT team, and she hopes her story inspires others.
Deputy Amy Holmes made history as the first female and youngest member of the Manatee County Sheriff's Office SWAT team, and she hopes her story inspires others.
Distillery says Facebook repeatedly rejected ad promoting event, sale dedicated to first responders
Despite multiple attempts to pay for Facebook ads promoting a ‘Back the Blue’ event launching a bottle series dedicated to first responders, Loaded Cannon Distillery says they keep getting denied, so they will promote the event the old-fashioned way.
Despite multiple attempts to pay for Facebook ads promoting a ‘Back the Blue’ event launching a bottle series dedicated to first responders, Loaded Cannon Distillery says they keep getting denied, so they will promote the event the old-fashioned way.
Lawsuit planned after Piney Point wastewater dump
After 200-million gallons of contaminated water were discharged into Tampa Bay last month, local conservation groups have now filed an intent to sue Piney Point’s owner, HRK Holdings, along with the DEP and the Manatee County Port Authority.
After 200-million gallons of contaminated water were discharged into Tampa Bay last month, local conservation groups have now filed an intent to sue Piney Point’s owner, HRK Holdings, along with the DEP and the Manatee County Port Authority.
Truck driver rescues family of raccoons stuck in Bradenton dumpster
This family of raccoons managed to get into a Bradenton dumpster to dig around in the trash, but got stuck inside and couldn't get back out until a kind delivery driver came to their rescue.
This family of raccoons managed to get into a Bradenton dumpster to dig around in the trash, but got stuck inside and couldn't get back out until a kind delivery driver came to their rescue.
‘I think he likes us’: 3 whale sharks surprise fishing captain, customers off Anna Maria Island
A fishing captain with Anna Maria Charters and his customers got a few surprise visitors on Wednesday when three whale sharks swam up to their boat 30 miles off the coast of Anna Maria Island.
A fishing captain with Anna Maria Charters and his customers got a few surprise visitors on Wednesday when three whale sharks swam up to their boat 30 miles off the coast of Anna Maria Island.
Former 'American Idol' contestant Syesha Mercado fights for son's return from medical foster care
In late February, Mercado brought her then 13-month-old son Amen'Ra to Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital for help transitioning from breastfeeding. More than a year later, her son is still in medical protective custody.
In late February, Mercado brought her then 13-month-old son Amen'Ra to Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital for help transitioning from breastfeeding. More than a year later, her son is still in medical protective custody.
Man arrested after pointing gun at vehicle while driving on Sunshine Skyway, troopers say
Troopers arrested Michael Platts, 60, after they say he pointed a rifle at another driver while traveling south on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge Saturday morning.
Troopers arrested Michael Platts, 60, after they say he pointed a rifle at another driver while traveling south on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge Saturday morning.
Woman arrested for DUI after fiery crash with tanker truck
Troopers say a Tampa woman survived a fiery crash with a gas tanker that she caused by veering into the truck while drunk.
Troopers say a Tampa woman survived a fiery crash with a gas tanker that she caused by veering into the truck while drunk.
Piney Point deep well injection to proceed despite residents' drinking water concerns
It's been nearly a month and no new wastewater discharges have been needed at the old Piney Point fertilizer plant after workers installed a steel plate to stop the leak. Now, the major concern is the remaining wastewater.
It's been nearly a month and no new wastewater discharges have been needed at the old Piney Point fertilizer plant after workers installed a steel plate to stop the leak. Now, the major concern is the remaining wastewater.
Manatee County deputies investigating after 2 injured following Bradenton house party
Two people were injured early Sunday morning following a house party in Bradenton, according to the Manatee County Sherriff’s Office.
Two people were injured early Sunday morning following a house party in Bradenton, according to the Manatee County Sherriff’s Office.
Masks may soon become optional for students, staff at Manatee County schools
Masks could soon be added to the list of items not required in Manatee County schools.
Masks could soon be added to the list of items not required in Manatee County schools.
Decades-old DeSoto Square Mall will close its doors for good Friday
For loyal customers and business owners who have called the DeSoto Square Mall home for decades, its closure is an end of an era.
For loyal customers and business owners who have called the DeSoto Square Mall home for decades, its closure is an end of an era.
Ex-con turned inspirational speaker devotes life to helping those currently incarcerated
Behind barbed wire and bars, Victor Woods spends hours each week working with those in the inmate recovery pod. He used to be one of them. Now he listens, talks and works to uplift those serving time in jail.
Behind barbed wire and bars, Victor Woods spends hours each week working with those in the inmate recovery pod. He used to be one of them. Now he listens, talks and works to uplift those serving time in jail.
'She is wanted:' Caseworker becomes mother to 19-year-old who spent years in foster care
A Manatee County teen finally received what she's longed for -- a mother. And while she's 19 years old, she's proving you're never too old to find the love of a family.
A Manatee County teen finally received what she's longed for -- a mother. And while she's 19 years old, she's proving you're never too old to find the love of a family.
Troopers, deputies team up to look for aggressive drivers, speeders on I-75
Drivers in Manatee County and Sarasota County have one more reason to be careful on the roadways.
Drivers in Manatee County and Sarasota County have one more reason to be careful on the roadways.
Manatee County leaves vaccine distribution to pharmacies, focuses on hurricane season
Since December, Manatee County has put 160,000 COVID-19 vaccines into people's arms. But demand has waned at country-run vaccine sites so they've decided to let the pharmacies handle it from here.
Since December, Manatee County has put 160,000 COVID-19 vaccines into people's arms. But demand has waned at country-run vaccine sites so they've decided to let the pharmacies handle it from here.
Impact of Piney Point water release on Tampa Bay may not be known for months
Tampa Bay Watch searches the waters near Port Manatee by drone and by boat looking for algae blooms after approximately 215 million gallons of water were released from an old phosphate plant.
Tampa Bay Watch searches the waters near Port Manatee by drone and by boat looking for algae blooms after approximately 215 million gallons of water were released from an old phosphate plant.