Petition created to save Manatee County administrator's job
A petition drive has been launched to save the Manatee County Administrator from losing her job over a land deal commissioners asked her to pursue.
A petition drive has been launched to save the Manatee County Administrator from losing her job over a land deal commissioners asked her to pursue.
Shelter sees sharp increase in owners surrendering, abandoning dogs and cats during pandemic
Manatee County Animal Services says they've seen a sharp increase in dogs and cats being surrendered or even abandoned due to financial hardships and evictions during the pandemic.
Manatee County Animal Services says they've seen a sharp increase in dogs and cats being surrendered or even abandoned due to financial hardships and evictions during the pandemic.
Newly sworn-in Manatee County commissioners want county administrator fired
Elections have consequences and that's the case in Manatee County, where three new commissioners joined the board. On Thursday afternoon, they took aim at County Administrator Cheri Coryea, whose job performance has never been questioned before.
Elections have consequences and that's the case in Manatee County, where three new commissioners joined the board. On Thursday afternoon, they took aim at County Administrator Cheri Coryea, whose job performance has never been questioned before.
Families brought together by organ donation hope to inspire drivers to 'Donate Life'
When she was just a year old, Ainsley’s life was saved by an organ donor. She’s already inspired others to make the gift of life, and now that she’s old enough to drive, she’s hoping to bring back the state’s "Donate Life" license plate.
When she was just a year old, Ainsley’s life was saved by an organ donor. She’s already inspired others to make the gift of life, and now that she’s old enough to drive, she’s hoping to bring back the state’s "Donate Life" license plate.
Body cameras worn by Manatee County deputies will automatically record in certain situations
When their lights and sirens activate, body cameras on Manatee County deputies will start recording.
When their lights and sirens activate, body cameras on Manatee County deputies will start recording.
Flooding kills 1, causes widespread damage in Manatee, Sarasota counties
Pouring rain and rising tides were not a good mix in Longboat Key Wednesday night. Residents were left drying out their homes.
Pouring rain and rising tides were not a good mix in Longboat Key Wednesday night. Residents were left drying out their homes.
Tropical Storm Eta information: Manatee County
Ongoing updates from Manatee County as Tropical Storm Eta impacts Florida.
Ongoing updates from Manatee County as Tropical Storm Eta impacts Florida.
Flooding, wind damage from Eta reported along Bay Area's Gulf Coast
Wind and heavy rain from Eta, which was downgraded from a Category 1 hurricane to a tropical storm late Wednesday afternoon, caused flooding and damage in coastal counties of the Bay Area Wednesday.
Wind and heavy rain from Eta, which was downgraded from a Category 1 hurricane to a tropical storm late Wednesday afternoon, caused flooding and damage in coastal counties of the Bay Area Wednesday.
1 dead from electrocution, firefighter injured in Bradenton Beach as Eta floods coast
Emergency officials say one person is dead after being electrocuted inside a Bradenton Beach home as Tropical Storm Eta blew through the area Wednesday.
Emergency officials say one person is dead after being electrocuted inside a Bradenton Beach home as Tropical Storm Eta blew through the area Wednesday.
Manatee, Sarasota counties keep eyes on Eta
Sarasota and Manatee counties began preparing for the tropical storm last week. Monday, both saw rain and wind gusts.
Sarasota and Manatee counties began preparing for the tropical storm last week. Monday, both saw rain and wind gusts.
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.



















