After daylong search, missing kayaker turns up 'alive but disoriented'
A missing Manatee County kayaker turned up alive Monday night, hours after his kayak was found half-submerged.
A missing Manatee County kayaker turned up alive Monday night, hours after his kayak was found half-submerged.
Manatee County installs lightning protection system on lifeguard towers
They’re hard to notice at first glance. But the circular objects at the very top of Manatee County's lifeguard stands could be called lifesavers.
They’re hard to notice at first glance. But the circular objects at the very top of Manatee County's lifeguard stands could be called lifesavers.
Manatee County Sheriff’s Office find missing, endangered man
Manatee County deputies have safely located a man reported as missing Sunday.
Manatee County deputies have safely located a man reported as missing Sunday.
Cheers! Brewery, hurt by red tide, using beer byproduct in attempt to destroy algae bloom
When red tide surfaced in the fall of 2017, the Darwin Brewing Company felt the impacts.
When red tide surfaced in the fall of 2017, the Darwin Brewing Company felt the impacts.
Health center opens at Manatee Elementary School
MCR Health partnered with the Manatee County School District, Children's Home Society of Florida and University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee to open the center.
MCR Health partnered with the Manatee County School District, Children's Home Society of Florida and University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee to open the center.
SWAT team gets friendly reminder why it's 'Manatee' County
A manatee decided to join in on the SWAT team's water training -- in none other than Manatee County.
A manatee decided to join in on the SWAT team's water training -- in none other than Manatee County.
Several injured after elderly driver's car crashes through Bradenton bank
Three people have been injured after a 90-year-old man drove his car through a Bank of America. Troopers say the accident happened around 1:45 near U.S. 41 and Bayshore Gardens Parkway.
Three people have been injured after a 90-year-old man drove his car through a Bank of America. Troopers say the accident happened around 1:45 near U.S. 41 and Bayshore Gardens Parkway.
Bradenton police investigating after body found floating in Manatee River
Bradenton police are investigating after a body was found floating in the Manatee River.
Bradenton police are investigating after a body was found floating in the Manatee River.
More than 100 Palmetto High students potentially exposed to COVID-19 by teacher
Without knowing for certain how many students came in direct contact with the infected teacher, the district erred on the side of caution. More than 100 students were sent home to quarantine.
Without knowing for certain how many students came in direct contact with the infected teacher, the district erred on the side of caution. More than 100 students were sent home to quarantine.
Palmetto couple joins voices calling for justice, equality during march on Washington
Christine Meier had never marched before, but there was no better place to start.
Christine Meier had never marched before, but there was no better place to start.
Manatee County exempts churches from mask requirements
Manatee County said in a tweet Tuesday that commissioners voted to exempt houses of worship from its order requiring face coverings.
Manatee County said in a tweet Tuesday that commissioners voted to exempt houses of worship from its order requiring face coverings.
Driver caught in crossfire of Manatee County shootout expected to survive
The search is on for two gunmen after a shootout in the middle of a busy intersection.
The search is on for two gunmen after a shootout in the middle of a busy intersection.
Couple helps Manatee County paramedics give back to community
For community paramedics in Manatee County, the job goes beyond treating patients.
For community paramedics in Manatee County, the job goes beyond treating patients.
Two Manatee County schools report COVID-19 cases on third day back to class
The School District of Manatee County announced positive COVID-19 test results at two of its campuses, just three days into the school year.
The School District of Manatee County announced positive COVID-19 test results at two of its campuses, just three days into the school year.
Strike a pose: Bradenton seniors recreate famous portraits to prevent boredom amid pandemic
The Villas of Holly Brook in Bradenton has been on lockdown since March 13 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Activities coordinator Michelle McKinley keeps the residents busy with activities and games, but her latest effort is a real work of art.
The Villas of Holly Brook in Bradenton has been on lockdown since March 13 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Activities coordinator Michelle McKinley keeps the residents busy with activities and games, but her latest effort is a real work of art.
Red Cross needs committed volunteers before a hurricane strikes
The Red Cross is recruiting volunteers who would be available to help in the case of a hurricane.
The Red Cross is recruiting volunteers who would be available to help in the case of a hurricane.
Pencils, notepads, masks, hand sanitizer fill backpacks in Manatee County on first day of school
If students were nervous, they didn't show it.
If students were nervous, they didn't show it.
Manatee County schools ready to reopen in era of masks, distancing
The Manatee County School District will be the first in the Bay Area to reopen their doors to students on Monday morning. Face coverings will be required for students, though there will be some exceptions.
The Manatee County School District will be the first in the Bay Area to reopen their doors to students on Monday morning. Face coverings will be required for students, though there will be some exceptions.
How Manatee and Sarasota schools are planning for school during a pandemic
At the Manatee County School District, a team is preparing to track down and eliminate COVID-19 from district sites once school starts on Monday, August 17.
At the Manatee County School District, a team is preparing to track down and eliminate COVID-19 from district sites once school starts on Monday, August 17.
Palmetto PD needs officers; chief aims to stop revolving door
The Palmetto Police Department has become a revolving door of officers.
The Palmetto Police Department has become a revolving door of officers.