Bradenton police investigate shooting death of 38-year-old
Bradenton police detectives said a 38-year-old man was shot and killed over the weekend.
Bradenton police detectives said a 38-year-old man was shot and killed over the weekend.
Bradenton police investigating officer-involved shooting
Less than one month after being released from prison, Charles William Mickel III, 41, was shot by a Bradenton police officer Thursday morning after he allegedly pulled a knife on someone and hit the officer with his vehicle while trying to flee the scene.
Less than one month after being released from prison, Charles William Mickel III, 41, was shot by a Bradenton police officer Thursday morning after he allegedly pulled a knife on someone and hit the officer with his vehicle while trying to flee the scene.
Bradenton Beach, Cortez community members sue FDOT over proposed $83-million bridge
There's no question that the Cortez Bridge needs to be replaced. At 65 years old, the 17-foot draw bridge has seen a lot of ups and downs, but not everyone is happy with the FDOT’s solution.
There's no question that the Cortez Bridge needs to be replaced. At 65 years old, the 17-foot draw bridge has seen a lot of ups and downs, but not everyone is happy with the FDOT’s solution.
Isolation worsens crisis for many struggling with mental health
The National Alliance on Mental Illness is kicking off the You Are Not Alone campaign, which is designed to encourage neighbors, friends, and family to reach out to those who may be isolated.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness is kicking off the You Are Not Alone campaign, which is designed to encourage neighbors, friends, and family to reach out to those who may be isolated.
Restaurant manager relies on former healthcare training to save unconscious toddler
2-year-old Antonio Johnson II slipped and hit his head inside the WingStop in Bradenton and then went limp. A cashier called 911 while restaurant manager Jajahira Rosado put her training as a former hospital worker to work.
2-year-old Antonio Johnson II slipped and hit his head inside the WingStop in Bradenton and then went limp. A cashier called 911 while restaurant manager Jajahira Rosado put her training as a former hospital worker to work.
Pace of vaccination distribution ramps-up in Manatee, Sarasota counties
With two Manatee County-run vaccination sites up and running, getting a COVID-19 shot is moving quickly for those 50 and older.
With two Manatee County-run vaccination sites up and running, getting a COVID-19 shot is moving quickly for those 50 and older.
New College of Florida studying artifacts from historic settlers of Angola
Researchers have pulled more than 35,000 objects from Angola's settlers from an excavation site near Bradenton's Riverwalk.
Researchers have pulled more than 35,000 objects from Angola's settlers from an excavation site near Bradenton's Riverwalk.
Equestrian community mourns sudden passing of family matriarch behind Lippizzan Stallions
The family behind Myakka City's famed Lipizzan Stallions is mourning the sudden passing of their matriarch, Gabby Herrmann.
The family behind Myakka City's famed Lipizzan Stallions is mourning the sudden passing of their matriarch, Gabby Herrmann.
Manatee County accepting mortgage assistance applications Monday
Officials in Manatee County will begin offering another round of mortgage relief to those who need it.
Officials in Manatee County will begin offering another round of mortgage relief to those who need it.
Manatee school district offering free spring break meals
School districts across the Bay Area have been on a mission to make sure students are properly fed during spring break – that includes Manatee County.
School districts across the Bay Area have been on a mission to make sure students are properly fed during spring break – that includes Manatee County.
Deputies arrest 15-year-old accused of shooting, killing man found on Bradenton sidewalk
A Palmetto teen has been arrested in the murder of Antonio Aguirre, 20, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
A Palmetto teen has been arrested in the murder of Antonio Aguirre, 20, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
2 women stole puppies worth $35,000 from Bradenton pet shop, deputies say
Manatee County deputies are searching for two women they say stole six puppies worth $35,000 from a Petland store in Bradenton.
Manatee County deputies are searching for two women they say stole six puppies worth $35,000 from a Petland store in Bradenton.
Investigators seek tips after Bradenton man found murdered on sidewalk
Detectives are trying to figure out what happened to a 20-year-old man who was found dead on a sidewalk in Bradenton last night.
Detectives are trying to figure out what happened to a 20-year-old man who was found dead on a sidewalk in Bradenton last night.
Bay Area school districts work overtime to feed hungry students over spring break
School district officials are working overtime this year to make sure children are not forced to take a break from nutrition during spring break.
School district officials are working overtime this year to make sure children are not forced to take a break from nutrition during spring break.
Graduation plans announced for Bay Area schools
Graduation for the class of 2020 was likely not the day they imagined. High school seniors in the Bay Area marked commencement online or attended very scaled back and socially distant celebrations.
Graduation for the class of 2020 was likely not the day they imagined. High school seniors in the Bay Area marked commencement online or attended very scaled back and socially distant celebrations.
Commissioners' texts show political favoritism in choosing Manatee County vaccine site
Text messages obtained by a Manatee County man show the commission chairperson helped plan a pop-up vaccine site based, at least in part, on what would "be huge" for Governor DeSantis' reelection campaign.
Text messages obtained by a Manatee County man show the commission chairperson helped plan a pop-up vaccine site based, at least in part, on what would "be huge" for Governor DeSantis' reelection campaign.
Manatee County sees ‘light at end of the tunnel’ after vaccinating more than 50,000 people
Fifty thousand people have been given a sense of relief in the form of a COVID-19 vaccine in Manatee County.
Fifty thousand people have been given a sense of relief in the form of a COVID-19 vaccine in Manatee County.
4-year-old cancer patient with hopes of ‘catching bad guys’ becomes honorary Manatee County deputy
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office helped a pediatric cancer patient’s dream come true when they made him an honorary deputy.
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office helped a pediatric cancer patient’s dream come true when they made him an honorary deputy.
Manatee school district employees honored as champions of education
The Manatee Education Foundation and nearly 60 sponsors raised more than $80,000. The money will be put towards a pizza lunch for every school, plus awards, presents and small ways to say 'thank you.'
The Manatee Education Foundation and nearly 60 sponsors raised more than $80,000. The money will be put towards a pizza lunch for every school, plus awards, presents and small ways to say 'thank you.'
One year ago, Florida’s first cases of coronavirus were reported – both in Tampa Bay
Monday marks one year since Florida announced its first two cases of COVID-19, and both patients were from the Bay Area.
Monday marks one year since Florida announced its first two cases of COVID-19, and both patients were from the Bay Area.