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.
Tropical Storm Eta information: Manatee County
Ongoing updates from Manatee County as Tropical Storm Eta impacts Florida.
Ongoing updates from Manatee County as Tropical Storm Eta impacts Florida.
Flooding, wind damage from Eta reported along Bay Area's Gulf Coast
Wind and heavy rain from Eta, which was downgraded from a Category 1 hurricane to a tropical storm late Wednesday afternoon, caused flooding and damage in coastal counties of the Bay Area Wednesday.
Wind and heavy rain from Eta, which was downgraded from a Category 1 hurricane to a tropical storm late Wednesday afternoon, caused flooding and damage in coastal counties of the Bay Area Wednesday.
1 dead from electrocution, firefighter injured in Bradenton Beach as Eta floods coast
Emergency officials say one person is dead after being electrocuted inside a Bradenton Beach home as Tropical Storm Eta blew through the area Wednesday.
Emergency officials say one person is dead after being electrocuted inside a Bradenton Beach home as Tropical Storm Eta blew through the area Wednesday.
Manatee, Sarasota counties keep eyes on Eta
Sarasota and Manatee counties began preparing for the tropical storm last week. Monday, both saw rain and wind gusts.
Sarasota and Manatee counties began preparing for the tropical storm last week. Monday, both saw rain and wind gusts.