Residents push for water testing; county eyes algae bloom after Piney Point wastewater dump
Manatee County commissioners have extended the state of emergency that was issued weeks ago when a leak sprung at the old Piney Point phosphate plant wastewater stacks.
Manatee County commissioners have extended the state of emergency that was issued weeks ago when a leak sprung at the old Piney Point phosphate plant wastewater stacks.
Manatee County deputies responding to domestic disturbance call discover man shot, killed inside vehicle
A 27-year-old man was killed early Sunday morning in Bradenton, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
A 27-year-old man was killed early Sunday morning in Bradenton, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
FHP investigating after 3-year-old killed on Sunshine Skyway Bridge fishing pier
A 3-year-old boy from Bowling Green, FL, was killed Saturday afternoon after being hit by a pickup truck, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 3-year-old boy from Bowling Green, FL, was killed Saturday afternoon after being hit by a pickup truck, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
FHP: Child hit, killed on south Skyway fishing pier
A three-year-old child was hit and killed by a pickup truck Saturday afternoon on the south Skyway fishing pier in Manatee County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A three-year-old child was hit and killed by a pickup truck Saturday afternoon on the south Skyway fishing pier in Manatee County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Manatee County substitute teacher arrested on 30 counts of child pornography
John L. Wingate, 25, a substitute teacher in Manatee County, has been arrested for possession of child pornography, according to the Bradenton Police Department.
John L. Wingate, 25, a substitute teacher in Manatee County, has been arrested for possession of child pornography, according to the Bradenton Police Department.
Manatee County emergency operators adapt to changing calls amid pandemic
Manatee County's 911 center has received over 2,400 calls regarding COVID-19 patients since the beginning of the pandemic. Operators have had to adapt to changes in the types of calls they've received, but their roles remain vital as ever.
Manatee County's 911 center has received over 2,400 calls regarding COVID-19 patients since the beginning of the pandemic. Operators have had to adapt to changes in the types of calls they've received, but their roles remain vital as ever.
Sarasota Honey Company gives homeowners a chance to raise bees in their own backyards
A family-owned honey company gives homeowners the opportunity to raise bees in their own backyards -- and collect some delicious honey as their reward. The small business also hires individuals with special needs to give them employment opportunities and training.
A family-owned honey company gives homeowners the opportunity to raise bees in their own backyards -- and collect some delicious honey as their reward. The small business also hires individuals with special needs to give them employment opportunities and training.
USF’s red tide research helps predict Piney Point wastewater flow
The Tampa Bay Coastal Ocean Model was designed by USF's College of Marine Science to track red tide. Now the model is being used to forecast where nutrients from Piney Point will end up.
The Tampa Bay Coastal Ocean Model was designed by USF's College of Marine Science to track red tide. Now the model is being used to forecast where nutrients from Piney Point will end up.
Gov. DeSantis calls for full cleanup of Piney Point following reservoir leak
The state expects to put more than $115 million toward closing the site of the former Piney Point phosphate plant where a reservoir leak set off a wastewater crisis in Manatee County.
The state expects to put more than $115 million toward closing the site of the former Piney Point phosphate plant where a reservoir leak set off a wastewater crisis in Manatee County.
Researchers keep close eye on Tampa Bay's dolphins after Piney Point discharges
From a boat outside Port Manatee, Dr. Randall Wells keeps a close eye on the water. He and others are tracking dolphins who live in the area to see how they've been affected by wastewater discharges from the old Piney Point fertilizer plant.
From a boat outside Port Manatee, Dr. Randall Wells keeps a close eye on the water. He and others are tracking dolphins who live in the area to see how they've been affected by wastewater discharges from the old Piney Point fertilizer plant.
NWS confirms Bradenton damage was from tornado
The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in Bradenton Saturday night, damaging at least 20 homes.
The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in Bradenton Saturday night, damaging at least 20 homes.
Piney Point repairs hold through weekend rain, storms
Crews in Manatee County were on high alert during this weekend’s severe storms to make sure the weather didn't cause another problem at Piney Point.
Crews in Manatee County were on high alert during this weekend’s severe storms to make sure the weather didn't cause another problem at Piney Point.
Severe weather injures 1, damages 20 homes in Manatee County
One person suffered minor injuries and 20 homes were damaged Saturday night during a strong storm, according to Manatee County Emergency Management.
One person suffered minor injuries and 20 homes were damaged Saturday night during a strong storm, according to Manatee County Emergency Management.
‘Is the water safe?’ Water flowing from Piney Point shouldn’t pose threat to humans, may impact marine life
Tens of thousands of boaters are preparing to hit the waters of Tampa Bay this weekend and many are asking if the water is safe following the crisis at Piney Point
Tens of thousands of boaters are preparing to hit the waters of Tampa Bay this weekend and many are asking if the water is safe following the crisis at Piney Point
With Piney Point pond half-empty, crews stop dumping wastewater into bay
A little more than a week after fears of a contaminated water flood led to a state of emergency, officials say they’ve been able to stop dumping wastewater from the old Piney Point phosphate mine.
A little more than a week after fears of a contaminated water flood led to a state of emergency, officials say they’ve been able to stop dumping wastewater from the old Piney Point phosphate mine.
Drones, live video, submersibles guide crisis management at Piney Point
Drones from a company called Videophotog Productions were put into the sky around the clock, giving local and state officials the up-close view they needed to see the reservoir. Now they're being put to work to scan our waterways for any changes
Drones from a company called Videophotog Productions were put into the sky around the clock, giving local and state officials the up-close view they needed to see the reservoir. Now they're being put to work to scan our waterways for any changes
Manatee County COVID-19 vaccine distribution
After several different phases of COVID-19 vaccine rollout, all adults in Manatee County are now eligible for the vaccine.
After several different phases of COVID-19 vaccine rollout, all adults in Manatee County are now eligible for the vaccine.
Palmetto police searching for man wanted in 2014 homicide
Palmetto police are searching for Ricardo Garcia Jr. of Palmetto, for the 2014 murder of Javare Thomas.
Palmetto police are searching for Ricardo Garcia Jr. of Palmetto, for the 2014 murder of Javare Thomas.
Water being pumped from Piney Point presents public relations nightmare for tourism
While the Florida DEP says the water is safe, the images of wastewater pouring into Tampa Bay is not a look that makes people want to come here.
While the Florida DEP says the water is safe, the images of wastewater pouring into Tampa Bay is not a look that makes people want to come here.
Residents near Piney Point turn attention to environmental concerns
The threat of a large-scale breach of contaminated water is over at the old Piney Point phosphate plant but concerns remain over water leaking from the holding ponds and the proposed solutions to fix short and long-term problems.
The threat of a large-scale breach of contaminated water is over at the old Piney Point phosphate plant but concerns remain over water leaking from the holding ponds and the proposed solutions to fix short and long-term problems.