Bradenton mechanic surprises widow with new car
A Bradenton area mechanic righted a wrong after helping a woman through a stressful used car buying experience.
A Bradenton area mechanic righted a wrong after helping a woman through a stressful used car buying experience.
Bradenton wife faces murder charge after shooting husband in September, deputies say
A deadly shooting that occurred in September led to the arrest of the victim's wife, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
A deadly shooting that occurred in September led to the arrest of the victim's wife, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
Palmetto officers searching for suspect who escaped from police custody
Palmetto police are searching for a man they say escaped from their custody after being arrested for shoplifting.
Palmetto police are searching for a man they say escaped from their custody after being arrested for shoplifting.
Voter-approved land conservation measure aims to protect remaining natural habitats
Almost everywhere you look, signs for new developments are popping up in Manatee County, but as homes and businesses go up, natural and wildlife habitats disappear.
Almost everywhere you look, signs for new developments are popping up in Manatee County, but as homes and businesses go up, natural and wildlife habitats disappear.
Petition aims to save lives of drivers at Ellenton intersection where teen was killed
The intersection of U.S. 301 and 42nd Avenue Road East in Ellenton has a bad reputation, and now a deadly legacy.
The intersection of U.S. 301 and 42nd Avenue Road East in Ellenton has a bad reputation, and now a deadly legacy.
Manatee County community comes together for family of teen killed by alleged drunk driver
Twenty restaurants across Manatee County have dedicated dates and times to donate proceeds to the family of 17-year-old Mikeal Steele, who was killed by an alleged drunk driver.
Twenty restaurants across Manatee County have dedicated dates and times to donate proceeds to the family of 17-year-old Mikeal Steele, who was killed by an alleged drunk driver.
Rays' most loyal fan prays for team to pull out World Series win
Support for the Rays is coming in far and wide across Tampa Bay. It doesn’t matter if you’re 5 or 95, fandom sticks with you for a lifetime.
Support for the Rays is coming in far and wide across Tampa Bay. It doesn’t matter if you’re 5 or 95, fandom sticks with you for a lifetime.
Manatee County corrections deputy resigns after DUI arrest
Charles Mick, 22, was arrested early Saturday morning and charged with DUI after deputies received a call about a suspicious vehicle sitting at a stop sign for almost an hour.
Charles Mick, 22, was arrested early Saturday morning and charged with DUI after deputies received a call about a suspicious vehicle sitting at a stop sign for almost an hour.
Take a tour of Rye Preserve, one of Manatee County's 'hidden gems'
The Rye Preserve trail system leads visitors through four distinctive ecosystems where hikers can see a variety of interesting creatures, including the rare gopher tortoise and Florida scrub jay.
The Rye Preserve trail system leads visitors through four distinctive ecosystems where hikers can see a variety of interesting creatures, including the rare gopher tortoise and Florida scrub jay.
Police officer searching for rightful owner of Purple Heart found at Palmetto antique shop
The search is on to find the rightful owner of a Purple Heart medal. A Bradenton police detective who is also a veteran found the medal at a Palmetto antique shop and is now trying to track down the family of its original owner.
The search is on to find the rightful owner of a Purple Heart medal. A Bradenton police detective who is also a veteran found the medal at a Palmetto antique shop and is now trying to track down the family of its original owner.
Deputy interrupts 'gruesome' Bradenton stabbing by shooting suspect
According to Sheriff Rick Wells, it was around 10 a.m. when a woman called 911 to report that her brother was at the home along 80th Street West, stabbing her boyfriend “to death” after an argument over rent.
According to Sheriff Rick Wells, it was around 10 a.m. when a woman called 911 to report that her brother was at the home along 80th Street West, stabbing her boyfriend “to death” after an argument over rent.
Man disappears from Myakka City orange grove, leaves tractor running
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is trying to find a man who mysteriously disappeared while working in a Myakka City orange grove Monday.
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is trying to find a man who mysteriously disappeared while working in a Myakka City orange grove Monday.
Feld Entertainment prepares to ramp-up live event offerings, starting with Monster Jam
As the coronavirus spread across the globe, the lights at Feld Entertainment nearly went dark. But Feld is coming back to life seven months after laying off thousands of staff members worldwide.
As the coronavirus spread across the globe, the lights at Feld Entertainment nearly went dark. But Feld is coming back to life seven months after laying off thousands of staff members worldwide.
Pinellas man arrested for slaughtering Palmetto horse
After a 10-month-long investigation, deputies say a Pinellas County man has been arrested for stealing and slaughtering a Palmetto family’s horse.
After a 10-month-long investigation, deputies say a Pinellas County man has been arrested for stealing and slaughtering a Palmetto family’s horse.
Troopers make arrest in hit-and-run that killed Bradenton woman
Two days after a Bradenton woman died following a hit-and-run crash, troopers arrested Richard Aaron Richardson, 42, of Bradenton, for felony hit-and-run involving death and driving with a suspended license.
Two days after a Bradenton woman died following a hit-and-run crash, troopers arrested Richard Aaron Richardson, 42, of Bradenton, for felony hit-and-run involving death and driving with a suspended license.
Port Manatee doubles cargo yard as container cargo business booms
Cargo containers are big, bulky and vital for Port Manatee and beyond.
Cargo containers are big, bulky and vital for Port Manatee and beyond.
Florida court cites alcohol as 'drug' while blocking license reinstatement
In a case that focused heavily on whether alcohol should be considered a drug, an appeals court Wednesday backed a decision by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to deny reinstatement of a driver’s license to a man who had been convicted of DUI manslaughter.
In a case that focused heavily on whether alcohol should be considered a drug, an appeals court Wednesday backed a decision by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to deny reinstatement of a driver’s license to a man who had been convicted of DUI manslaughter.
Little Manatee River could become third in Florida to be federally protected
Take a trip down the Little Manatee River and you'll be transported to an area outside of suburban sprawl; a place where you can relax and unwind.
Take a trip down the Little Manatee River and you'll be transported to an area outside of suburban sprawl; a place where you can relax and unwind.
Troopers find possible suspect vehicle involved in hit-and-run that killed Bradenton woman
Two days after a Bradenton woman died following a hit-and-run crash, troopers arrested Richard Aaron Richardson, 42, of Bradenton, for felony hit-and-run involving death and driving with a suspended license.
Two days after a Bradenton woman died following a hit-and-run crash, troopers arrested Richard Aaron Richardson, 42, of Bradenton, for felony hit-and-run involving death and driving with a suspended license.
Search for driver underway after Bradenton woman killed by pickup truck
Troopers in Manatee County are looking for the driver of a pickup truck that hit a pedestrian who was trying to cross six busy lanes of U.S. Highway 41 around 6:30 this morning.
Troopers in Manatee County are looking for the driver of a pickup truck that hit a pedestrian who was trying to cross six busy lanes of U.S. Highway 41 around 6:30 this morning.