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.
Manatee County school leaders to vote on big-ticket items meant to protect students, staff
Manatee County school are less than a week away from welcoming students back to the classroom. As they tie up all their final loose ends, they’re learning that keeping students safe comes with a pretty hefty price tag.
Manatee County school are less than a week away from welcoming students back to the classroom. As they tie up all their final loose ends, they’re learning that keeping students safe comes with a pretty hefty price tag.
Manatee County school officials enlist parents' help fighting COVID-19
When students step back into Manatee County schools, they will be stepping into one of the cleanest environments possible.
When students step back into Manatee County schools, they will be stepping into one of the cleanest environments possible.
Local precincts prepare for voting during COVID-19
On Sunday morning, 18-year-old Matthew Luh masked up and voted early with his dad and brothers for the first time.
On Sunday morning, 18-year-old Matthew Luh masked up and voted early with his dad and brothers for the first time.
Coast Guard rescues 2 boaters off Anna Maria Island
The Coast Guard assisted two boaters Sunday after their 35-foot boat started taking on water 2 miles west of Bean Point, which is on Anna Maria Island.
The Coast Guard assisted two boaters Sunday after their 35-foot boat started taking on water 2 miles west of Bean Point, which is on Anna Maria Island.
Mini-pantries popping up in Bay Area to help fight food insecurity
There is a new pantry in Bradenton to help people fighting food insecurity, and it was born out of a desire to help others.
There is a new pantry in Bradenton to help people fighting food insecurity, and it was born out of a desire to help others.
Palmetto man faces second-degree murder charges in death of his children’s mother
Julian Ortiz-Castillo,38, faces second-degree murder charges after police responded to his home Sunday morning and found Jessica Martinez-Lumbrears dead from multiple stab wounds.
Julian Ortiz-Castillo,38, faces second-degree murder charges after police responded to his home Sunday morning and found Jessica Martinez-Lumbrears dead from multiple stab wounds.
New temperature scanners arrive at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport
For those passing through Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, there's a new safety option after the facility installed three temperature scanners.
For those passing through Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, there's a new safety option after the facility installed three temperature scanners.