Importance of masks is key message for Manatee County officials
A new coalition named Mask Up Manatee will focus to spread public health and COVID-19-related information to residents throughout Manatee County.
A new coalition named Mask Up Manatee will focus to spread public health and COVID-19-related information to residents throughout Manatee County.
Manatee County EMS district chief reflects on 30-year career of mentorship, saving lives
For more than 30 years, EMS District Chief Mark Laraway did what he loved.
For more than 30 years, EMS District Chief Mark Laraway did what he loved.
Suspicious material in Bradenton 'destroyed', deputies say
Manatee County deputies shut down a portion of U.S. Route 41 in Bradenton due to a suspicious package.
Manatee County deputies shut down a portion of U.S. Route 41 in Bradenton due to a suspicious package.
As teachers head back to campus, Manatee County leaders will discuss rapid testing in schools
One day after teachers in Manatee County returned to their classrooms, members of the school board will meet to specifically discuss bringing rapid testing to the schools for both students and employees.
One day after teachers in Manatee County returned to their classrooms, members of the school board will meet to specifically discuss bringing rapid testing to the schools for both students and employees.
Manatee County teachers return to changed campuses
Manatee County teachers went back to school today. They'll spend the next two weeks preparing their classrooms for the return of students.
Manatee County teachers went back to school today. They'll spend the next two weeks preparing their classrooms for the return of students.
Rapid COVID-19 tests planned for Manatee Co. teachers, school staff
When teachers and staff return to Manatee County Schools, rapid COVID-19 testing may be offered.
When teachers and staff return to Manatee County Schools, rapid COVID-19 testing may be offered.
Some state-run testing sites will remain open as Isaias' track shifts east
As Florida gets a clearer picture of where Hurricane Isaias is headed, some Bay Area counties have decided not to close state-run testing sites.
As Florida gets a clearer picture of where Hurricane Isaias is headed, some Bay Area counties have decided not to close state-run testing sites.
Sarasota, Manatee counties have plan in place as Tropical Storm Isaias makes its way north
From COVID-19 to preparing for a storm, emergency management teams across the state are ready.
From COVID-19 to preparing for a storm, emergency management teams across the state are ready.
Vehicle crashes into lobby of Suncoast Animal Clinic
Florida Highway Patrol troopers are investigating a traffic crash, where a vehicle ended up inside a Bradenton animal clinic.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers are investigating a traffic crash, where a vehicle ended up inside a Bradenton animal clinic.
State-run COVID-19 test sites to close Friday due to potential for tropical weather
Coronavirus testing sites run by the state of Florida are closing Friday due to the potential for inclement weather.
Coronavirus testing sites run by the state of Florida are closing Friday due to the potential for inclement weather.
Manatee County leaders vote to require masks in public, with exceptions
After voting last month against requiring masks to reduce the spread of COVID-19, Manatee County commissioners decided to give the topic another look.
After voting last month against requiring masks to reduce the spread of COVID-19, Manatee County commissioners decided to give the topic another look.
Manatee High School custodian loses battle with COVID-19
As father and a best friend, you could always count on Ramon Morales.
As father and a best friend, you could always count on Ramon Morales.
Gary Tibbetts, longtime congressional staffer, passes away after battle with COVID-19, Buchanan says
The man who worked closely with U.S. Representative Vern Buchanan has passed away after contracting COVID-19.
The man who worked closely with U.S. Representative Vern Buchanan has passed away after contracting COVID-19.
Manatee County small business owners have until Friday to apply for CARES Act funds
Manatee County wants small business owners to know they're here to help with extra expenses through CARES Act Funding.
Manatee County wants small business owners to know they're here to help with extra expenses through CARES Act Funding.
Alligator found tangled in soccer net at Braden River Middle School
An alligator had to be rescued after becoming tangled in a soccer net at Braden River Middle School Wednesday.
An alligator had to be rescued after becoming tangled in a soccer net at Braden River Middle School Wednesday.
Manatee County deputies searching for missing, endangered adult
Manatee County deputies are searching for Shawn Spangler, 52, who last had contact with his family around 10 a.m. Friday morning saying he was planning to harm himself.
Manatee County deputies are searching for Shawn Spangler, 52, who last had contact with his family around 10 a.m. Friday morning saying he was planning to harm himself.
Police searching for missing teen in Bradenton
Bradenton police are searching for Katherine Bardales, 15, who has been missing from her home since July 8.
Bradenton police are searching for Katherine Bardales, 15, who has been missing from her home since July 8.
After contracting COVID-19 on cruise ship, Manatee County man encourages plasma donation
Michael Richker wondered if he had COVID-19 after getting stuck alongside infected passengers on the Zaandam cruise ship.
Michael Richker wondered if he had COVID-19 after getting stuck alongside infected passengers on the Zaandam cruise ship.
Bradenton orders businesses to post signs encouraging mask usage
Beginning Friday, Bradenton businesses will be required to post signs recommending that customers wear masks in public.
Beginning Friday, Bradenton businesses will be required to post signs recommending that customers wear masks in public.
Manatee County school officials vote to push back first day of school to August 17
School leaders in Manatee County voted Tuesday to push back the date kids would return to classrooms -- or begin online learning -- in the fall.
School leaders in Manatee County voted Tuesday to push back the date kids would return to classrooms -- or begin online learning -- in the fall.