It's all in the family for Manatee County Sheriff's Office SWAT Team
A team that already feels like family now has bonds that run deep for Keith and Cameron Lock. Keith is a district chief with Manatee County EMS. He's also the SWAT medic team leader -- and Cameron's dad.
A team that already feels like family now has bonds that run deep for Keith and Cameron Lock. Keith is a district chief with Manatee County EMS. He's also the SWAT medic team leader -- and Cameron's dad.
Manatee County will contact residents in vaccine standby pool through automated system Friday
Manatee County officials want certain residents to know they will be contacting them about vaccination appointments on Friday morning, starting at 9 a.m.
Manatee County officials want certain residents to know they will be contacting them about vaccination appointments on Friday morning, starting at 9 a.m.
PGA shifts course, bringing world's best golfers to Manatee County
The tournament was supposed to happen in Mexico, but because of COVID restrictions, it’s at Concession Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch.
The tournament was supposed to happen in Mexico, but because of COVID restrictions, it’s at Concession Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch.
Teachers bring inspiring African American stories to life during Black History Month
Every day during the month of February, Teidra Everett dresses up as an essential figure in Black history, prompting her students to learn more about race, culture, and America's past.
Every day during the month of February, Teidra Everett dresses up as an essential figure in Black history, prompting her students to learn more about race, culture, and America's past.
Baugh to remain Manatee County Commission chairperson, but deputies now investigating vaccine site
Protesters voiced their concerns outside the Manatee County Commission building Tuesday over commissioner Vanessa Baugh's actions in setting up an exclusive, pop-up COVID-19 vaccination site in Lakewood Ranch.
Protesters voiced their concerns outside the Manatee County Commission building Tuesday over commissioner Vanessa Baugh's actions in setting up an exclusive, pop-up COVID-19 vaccination site in Lakewood Ranch.
Crist pushes US Attorney General to investigate DeSantis, vaccine clinics
Congressman Charlie Crist is calling for the acting U.S. attorney general to investigate Governor Ron DeSantis and his pop-up vaccination locations in affluent communities, which Crist called "Republican enclaves."
Congressman Charlie Crist is calling for the acting U.S. attorney general to investigate Governor Ron DeSantis and his pop-up vaccination locations in affluent communities, which Crist called "Republican enclaves."
FHP: 1 dead, 1 injured in Manatee County head-on collision
A 79-year-old woman from Jackson, Mississippi was killed Friday evening in a head-on collision on State Road 70, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 79-year-old woman from Jackson, Mississippi was killed Friday evening in a head-on collision on State Road 70, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Manatee commissioner's name on hand-picked list of vaccine recipients, records show
Wednesday, the state made vaccines available to specific residents of two specific ZIP codes in Manatee County. FOX 13 has obtained a county commissioner's email with the hand-selected names, including her own.
Wednesday, the state made vaccines available to specific residents of two specific ZIP codes in Manatee County. FOX 13 has obtained a county commissioner's email with the hand-selected names, including her own.
DeSantis on COVID-19 vaccine site controversy: ‘I wouldn’t be complaining’
After some Manatee County commissioners criticized the decision-making behind the state’s vaccine pop-up site in "whitest and richest" Lakewood Ranch, Gov. Ron DeSantis had one simple message: If you don’t want it, it will be given to another county.
After some Manatee County commissioners criticized the decision-making behind the state’s vaccine pop-up site in "whitest and richest" Lakewood Ranch, Gov. Ron DeSantis had one simple message: If you don’t want it, it will be given to another county.
COVID Ribbon Memorial in Anna Maria Island shows grim toll of deadly virus
Stretching blocks, a long chain of ribbons tied together is a reminder of the toll of COVID-19 in Florida.
Stretching blocks, a long chain of ribbons tied together is a reminder of the toll of COVID-19 in Florida.
Vaccine clinic in 'whitest and richest' Lakewood Ranch sets off fury in Manatee County
A special state program to vaccinate certain residents in Manatee County is coming under fire by critics on the county commission who say it smacks of racism and classism.
A special state program to vaccinate certain residents in Manatee County is coming under fire by critics on the county commission who say it smacks of racism and classism.
Volunteers help open new doors by teaching Manatee County adults how to read
In Manatee County, one in five adults can't read above the fifth-grade level. A local group is addressing this need. Their quest to help others find reading success is What's Right with Tampa Bay.
In Manatee County, one in five adults can't read above the fifth-grade level. A local group is addressing this need. Their quest to help others find reading success is What's Right with Tampa Bay.
Scientists scramble to study newly-discovered whale species before it's too late
Local scientists are both excited and concerned about a one-of-a-kind discovery – a new species of whale.
Local scientists are both excited and concerned about a one-of-a-kind discovery – a new species of whale.
Mutilated pelicans found at Sunshine Skyway pier dubbed 'death row'
A pelican rescue group in Florida wants state wildlife officials to heighten patrols at a popular fishing pier in Manatee County after more than a dozen mutilated birds were discovered over the past month in the area.
A pelican rescue group in Florida wants state wildlife officials to heighten patrols at a popular fishing pier in Manatee County after more than a dozen mutilated birds were discovered over the past month in the area.
Nurse knows burn patients' suffering after father severely injured in fire
At Blake Medical Center, Megan Hawkins' passion can be felt as she works to treat and help burn patients.
At Blake Medical Center, Megan Hawkins' passion can be felt as she works to treat and help burn patients.
Celebrating 45 years together with beer and bologna
Dan and Patti Cook were high school sweethearts. Dan was a high school junior with a red-hot Mustang and Patti was beautiful bold teen with love on the brain, and one boy in mind.
Dan and Patti Cook were high school sweethearts. Dan was a high school junior with a red-hot Mustang and Patti was beautiful bold teen with love on the brain, and one boy in mind.
Manatee County golf course selected for PGA Tour stop
In two weeks, all eyes will be on The Concession Golf Course in Manatee County.
In two weeks, all eyes will be on The Concession Golf Course in Manatee County.
New exhibition at Bishop Museum of Science and Nature shows off Bradenton teacher’s fossil finds
A new special exhibition at the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature in Bradenton is featuring fossils dug up by local teachers.
A new special exhibition at the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature in Bradenton is featuring fossils dug up by local teachers.
Publix pharmacies in Manatee County to receive COVID vaccine doses this week
Manatee County officials announced that some Publix pharmacies and one Winn-Dixie location will begin receiving doses of the COVID-19 vaccine this week.
Manatee County officials announced that some Publix pharmacies and one Winn-Dixie location will begin receiving doses of the COVID-19 vaccine this week.
Stolen Florida fire rescue truck found in Manatee County
As firefighters near Fort Myers were responding to a call, their fire truck was stolen.
As firefighters near Fort Myers were responding to a call, their fire truck was stolen.