Colorful ribbons present haunting reminder of lives lost to COVID-19
Stretched outside Cathy Tobias' Anna Maria Island home, a beautiful rainbow of ribbons depicts a tragic reminder of the coronavirus pandemic.
Stretched outside Cathy Tobias' Anna Maria Island home, a beautiful rainbow of ribbons depicts a tragic reminder of the coronavirus pandemic.
Manatee County Animal Services needs emergency foster families for dogs about to be displaced
Manatee County Animal Services is asking for emergency foster families for dogs because the shelter, located at 305 25th Street West in Palmetto, will undergo plumbing repairs on Wednesday, February 10.
Manatee County Animal Services is asking for emergency foster families for dogs because the shelter, located at 305 25th Street West in Palmetto, will undergo plumbing repairs on Wednesday, February 10.
Manatee County pediatrician who plans 'everything' around Bucs games headed to Super Bowl LV
Dr. Carlos Mendez, who has only missed five Buccaneers home games since 1993, and saw the Bucs win the Lombardi trophy in 2003, will be watching Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium.
Dr. Carlos Mendez, who has only missed five Buccaneers home games since 1993, and saw the Bucs win the Lombardi trophy in 2003, will be watching Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium.
After 53 years of marriage, couple dies 16 minutes apart after COVID-19 battle
KB and Nancy Magown texted each other from their hospital beds, urging the other to continue to fight the virus. But after 53 years of marriage, they were only separated in death by 16 minutes.
KB and Nancy Magown texted each other from their hospital beds, urging the other to continue to fight the virus. But after 53 years of marriage, they were only separated in death by 16 minutes.
Manatee County school employees get COVID-19 vaccines
For school employees 65 and up who were having a hard time getting an appointment with the general population, MCR Health was able to offer them vaccines so they can work with less worry.
For school employees 65 and up who were having a hard time getting an appointment with the general population, MCR Health was able to offer them vaccines so they can work with less worry.
Bradenton Motorsports Park 'icon' killed in crash
At Bradenton Motorsports Park, the face of Daniel Stone was the first many would recognize. He was known as 'Chaps' and worked to make sure every race came together.
At Bradenton Motorsports Park, the face of Daniel Stone was the first many would recognize. He was known as 'Chaps' and worked to make sure every race came together.
Manatee County man accused of shining laser pointer at sheriff’s office helicopter
Manatee County deputies say the suspect told them he used the laser light and was “unaware that what he was doing was against the law.”
Manatee County deputies say the suspect told them he used the laser light and was “unaware that what he was doing was against the law.”
Manatee deputies locate missing woman visiting from Michigan
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office safely located a woman who was visiting Bradenton from Michigan and was reported missing. No additional information was provided.
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office safely located a woman who was visiting Bradenton from Michigan and was reported missing. No additional information was provided.
Bradenton Motorsports employee killed by malfunctioning vehicle, deputies say
Daniel Stone, 56, was killed Friday night while working at the Bradenton Motorsports Park after he was struck by a malfunctioning vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
Daniel Stone, 56, was killed Friday night while working at the Bradenton Motorsports Park after he was struck by a malfunctioning vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
An affair, photos, and accusations of toxic culture within the Manatee County Commission
In Manatee County, the county administrator’s job is back on the chopping block after one commissioner presented another with incriminating photos, allegedly with the county administrator's knowledge.
In Manatee County, the county administrator’s job is back on the chopping block after one commissioner presented another with incriminating photos, allegedly with the county administrator's knowledge.
Super Bowl Green Week kicks off with beach dive to clean up marine trash
Clean-up projects are happening across the Tampa Bay area leading up to the Super Bowl. It’s all part of an NFL initiative called Green Week. The environmental efforts take place annually in Super Bowl host cities.
Clean-up projects are happening across the Tampa Bay area leading up to the Super Bowl. It’s all part of an NFL initiative called Green Week. The environmental efforts take place annually in Super Bowl host cities.
Missing Manatee man found safe by deputies
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office says a 62-year-old man has been found safe, more than 12 hours after he was first reported missing.
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office says a 62-year-old man has been found safe, more than 12 hours after he was first reported missing.
Woman plowed into Manatee deputy with stolen car, sheriff says
Video shared by the sheriff's office shows the stolen car lurch forward into the deputy, sending her flying backwards. The deputy is expected to be OK; the driver is facing charges.
Video shared by the sheriff's office shows the stolen car lurch forward into the deputy, sending her flying backwards. The deputy is expected to be OK; the driver is facing charges.
Bay Area law enforcement officers head to DC to participate in presidential inauguration
Dozens of law enforcement officers from the Tampa Bay area are on their way to Washington, D.C. to assist with security for the presidential inauguration.
Dozens of law enforcement officers from the Tampa Bay area are on their way to Washington, D.C. to assist with security for the presidential inauguration.
Investigation underway after woman says safety bar on Manatee County fair ride malfunctioned
A carnival ride company is investigating after a woman says she slipped out of a safety bar on a ride at the Manatee County Fair.
A carnival ride company is investigating after a woman says she slipped out of a safety bar on a ride at the Manatee County Fair.
Manatee County commissioner backtracks on previous commitment to new animal shelter
Plumbing problems, mold, and crowded kennels are just a few of the problems Manatee County Animal Services has faced for years.
Plumbing problems, mold, and crowded kennels are just a few of the problems Manatee County Animal Services has faced for years.
Family faces mounting medical bills, funeral expenses after home explodes in Bradenton
The Lopez family is asking for help after their father was hospitalized and their son recently died from injuries sustained when their house exploded two hours after a gas leak was reported in the area.
The Lopez family is asking for help after their father was hospitalized and their son recently died from injuries sustained when their house exploded two hours after a gas leak was reported in the area.
Bradenton man dies weeks after suffering injuries in house explosion
23-year-old Adrian Lopez Jr. suffered severe burns after a gas leak near his house caused his Bradenton home to explode. He was in a coma in the ICU for weeks before passing away in the hospital.
23-year-old Adrian Lopez Jr. suffered severe burns after a gas leak near his house caused his Bradenton home to explode. He was in a coma in the ICU for weeks before passing away in the hospital.
Two families displaced following fire at Bradenton apartment
A late-night fire at a Bradenton apartment complex led to heavy damage and two families who were displaced for the night.
A late-night fire at a Bradenton apartment complex led to heavy damage and two families who were displaced for the night.
Manatee, Sarasota counties told more vaccine is on the way
Manatee and Sarasota counties were held up as examples of how to quickly and effectively distribute the COVID-19 vaccine, but as time drew closer for second doses, they worried a new shipment wouldn't make it.
Manatee and Sarasota counties were held up as examples of how to quickly and effectively distribute the COVID-19 vaccine, but as time drew closer for second doses, they worried a new shipment wouldn't make it.