Congressman joins grieving mother in call to overhaul military training
At her home in Bradenton, Kimberly Weaver holds tight to memories of her son Army Specialist Nicholas Panipinto. The 20-year-old died from injuries following a training accident on November 6, 2019 in South Korea.
At her home in Bradenton, Kimberly Weaver holds tight to memories of her son Army Specialist Nicholas Panipinto. The 20-year-old died from injuries following a training accident on November 6, 2019 in South Korea.
Deputies investigating after 2-year-old boy drowns in Palmetto pond
Deputies are investigating after a 2-year-old boy apparently drowned in a pond behind his Palmetto home.
Deputies are investigating after a 2-year-old boy apparently drowned in a pond behind his Palmetto home.
Juveniles among several arrested in Manatee County crime spree
Manatee County officials say a “county-wide crime spree” over the weekend resulted in damaged property, stolen motorcycles, and stolen goods. Now law enforcement is trying to round up dozens of suspects who may have been involved.
Manatee County officials say a “county-wide crime spree” over the weekend resulted in damaged property, stolen motorcycles, and stolen goods. Now law enforcement is trying to round up dozens of suspects who may have been involved.
Manatee County bids farewell to non-traditional school year with parade
The last trip of the school year for bus drivers didn't include picking up or dropping off students. Instead, school buses in Manatee County brought transportation staff to students and teachers.
The last trip of the school year for bus drivers didn't include picking up or dropping off students. Instead, school buses in Manatee County brought transportation staff to students and teachers.
Bradenton police arrest 18-year-old female on second-degree murder charges
Bradenton police arrested 18-year-old Kashell Brianna Watson on Thursday after they say she shot and killed a 28-year-old man.
Bradenton police arrested 18-year-old Kashell Brianna Watson on Thursday after they say she shot and killed a 28-year-old man.
Manatee County, cities of Palmetto and Bradenton postpone 4th of July fireworks to Labor Day
Manatee County and the cities of Palmetto and Bradenton announced Thursday that their annual Fourth of July fireworks show will be postponed until September.
Manatee County and the cities of Palmetto and Bradenton announced Thursday that their annual Fourth of July fireworks show will be postponed until September.
State approves vacation rental plans for Sarasota, Manatee counties
Sarasota and Manatee counties got the green-light from Florida to start allowing short-term rentals again.
Sarasota and Manatee counties got the green-light from Florida to start allowing short-term rentals again.
Mobile testing lab brings rapid tests to Bay Area long-term care facilities
Florida's new mobile COVID-19 testing lab is making its way to counties across the state, testing residents and staff at long-term care facilities, hopefully catching outbreaks before they take hold.
Florida's new mobile COVID-19 testing lab is making its way to counties across the state, testing residents and staff at long-term care facilities, hopefully catching outbreaks before they take hold.
Manatee High class ring returned 52 years after being stolen from locker
Allan Ackles' 1968 class ring was stolen from his locker. 50 years later, Moody Johnson found it in a field. Now the ring is back with its rightful owner.
Allan Ackles' 1968 class ring was stolen from his locker. 50 years later, Moody Johnson found it in a field. Now the ring is back with its rightful owner.
COVID-19 testing in long-term care facilities 'woefully inadequate'
Long-term care facilities continue to be dangerous and deadly hot spots for COVID-19 in the Tampa Bay area and throughout the state. Governor Ron DeSantis says testing is being done, but patient advocacy groups say it’s not enough.
Long-term care facilities continue to be dangerous and deadly hot spots for COVID-19 in the Tampa Bay area and throughout the state. Governor Ron DeSantis says testing is being done, but patient advocacy groups say it’s not enough.
Community parade celebrates Manatee County WWII vet on his 100th birthday
The honking of horns and the rumble of motorcycles filled the front of Bill Cheesman's Manatee County home.
The honking of horns and the rumble of motorcycles filled the front of Bill Cheesman's Manatee County home.
Everyone -- symptomatic or not -- urged to get COVID-19 test at Sarasota drive-through site
As Florida slowly reopens, testing becomes even more important.
As Florida slowly reopens, testing becomes even more important.
Manatee County eases beach parking restrictions
Parking at Manatee County's beaches just got a whole lot easier. On Wednesday morning. the county lifted the 2-hour limit for beach parking.
Parking at Manatee County's beaches just got a whole lot easier. On Wednesday morning. the county lifted the 2-hour limit for beach parking.
County officials continue to monitor beach, virus activity after busy Mother's Day weekend
Visitors to beaches across the Bay Area appeared to be doing it right this weekend, as they hit the sand amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Visitors to beaches across the Bay Area appeared to be doing it right this weekend, as they hit the sand amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Long-term care lockdown continues as COVID-19 cases, deaths rise
Long-term care facilities have been off-limits to visitors since mid-March, keeping families apart and residents isolated. Governor Ron DeSantis says the lockdown was to protect our most vulnerable, however, he signaled Friday he wants visitation restrictions at nursing homes relaxed soon.
Long-term care facilities have been off-limits to visitors since mid-March, keeping families apart and residents isolated. Governor Ron DeSantis says the lockdown was to protect our most vulnerable, however, he signaled Friday he wants visitation restrictions at nursing homes relaxed soon.
Bay Area nursing home death toll nears 150, including some employees
The COVID-19 death toll connected to long-term care facilities in Florida continues to grow. Data released from the Florida Department of Health Thursday shows 39% of those who died from COVID-19 in Florida were residents at one of the state's 622 nursing homes or assisted living fatalities.
The COVID-19 death toll connected to long-term care facilities in Florida continues to grow. Data released from the Florida Department of Health Thursday shows 39% of those who died from COVID-19 in Florida were residents at one of the state's 622 nursing homes or assisted living fatalities.
Manatee commissioners working on plan to get residents back to work
In Manatee County, there are a lot of projects that need work, and getting them done could be key to getting residents back to work.
In Manatee County, there are a lot of projects that need work, and getting them done could be key to getting residents back to work.
Teachers surprise 250 graduating seniors by hand-delivering caps, gowns
"It just keeps the kids feel included and important when everybody is so isolated and alone,” said one teacher. “It keeps the human touch.”
"It just keeps the kids feel included and important when everybody is so isolated and alone,” said one teacher. “It keeps the human touch.”
Fourth suspect arrested in 2019 smoke shop murder
Manatee County deputies say the last person suspected in a murder of a smoke shop employee was finally arrested months after the crime.
Manatee County deputies say the last person suspected in a murder of a smoke shop employee was finally arrested months after the crime.
Beaches in Manatee County reopen with two-hour parking time limit
Manatee County will reopen its beaches starting at 10 a.m. Monday -- and it's not just for exercise. Beachgoers will be able to lay out under the sun as long as they social distance and are in groups of less than 10. Parking in Manatee County will have a two-hour limit, and violators will be ticketed.
Manatee County will reopen its beaches starting at 10 a.m. Monday -- and it's not just for exercise. Beachgoers will be able to lay out under the sun as long as they social distance and are in groups of less than 10. Parking in Manatee County will have a two-hour limit, and violators will be ticketed.