Manatee County commissioners vote to enact nightly curfew
With a statewide stay-at-home order in effect, Manatee County is going a step further and enacting a curfew in an effort to halt the spread of COVID-19.
With a statewide stay-at-home order in effect, Manatee County is going a step further and enacting a curfew in an effort to halt the spread of COVID-19.
To keep workers employed, Palmetto tomato farmer selling bushels below cost
***UPDATE: Due to the rush on sales, Pacific Tomato Growers Packing House will only be open until 1pm today.***
***UPDATE: Due to the rush on sales, Pacific Tomato Growers Packing House will only be open until 1pm today.***
Manatee County school busses outfitted with WiFi allow students to learn online
Though school buses in Manatee County have sat quietly for weeks, drivers like Felica Yarn are now back at work, driving buses for a different purpose.
Though school buses in Manatee County have sat quietly for weeks, drivers like Felica Yarn are now back at work, driving buses for a different purpose.
Manatee school buses to provide free internet for students without it
Manatee County is bringing the internet straight to students.
Manatee County is bringing the internet straight to students.
Manatee County providing free pet food, treats on Tuesday, March 31
The Manatee County Animal Services will be helping pets in the region, starting Tuesday.
The Manatee County Animal Services will be helping pets in the region, starting Tuesday.
Manatee deputies arrest teen accused of shooting, killing man in car
Manatee County deputies arrested Nathaniel Garza, 15, after he allegedly shot and killed a man sitting in a car.
Manatee County deputies arrested Nathaniel Garza, 15, after he allegedly shot and killed a man sitting in a car.
Manatee County deputy tests positive for COVID-19 after Orlando vacation
A Manatee County deputy recently tested positive for COVID-19 after vacationing in Orlando, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
A Manatee County deputy recently tested positive for COVID-19 after vacationing in Orlando, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
Hospital leaders urge Manatee, Sarasota Counties to do more to prevent spread of COVID-19
The leaders of Manatee Memorial Hospital and Sarasota Memorial Hospital are urging county leaders to shut down the non-essentials of daily life.
The leaders of Manatee Memorial Hospital and Sarasota Memorial Hospital are urging county leaders to shut down the non-essentials of daily life.
Worshipers come as they are, stay in car at Manatee County drive-in church
At Happy Gospel Church in Manatee County, times haven't been so happy because social distancing caused members to miss out on weekly services.
At Happy Gospel Church in Manatee County, times haven't been so happy because social distancing caused members to miss out on weekly services.
PPE donations pour in, but more needed at Manatee Memorial Hospital
Hospitals and healthcare centers in Manatee County are burning through personal protective equipment, like face masks and gowns. They're going through it five to 10 times faster than they normally would due to an influx of patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hospitals and healthcare centers in Manatee County are burning through personal protective equipment, like face masks and gowns. They're going through it five to 10 times faster than they normally would due to an influx of patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Manatee Memorial Hospital CEO warns county leaders: Inaction now will have consequences
The CEO of Manatee Memorial Hospital urges residents to social distance themselves. He's worried our actions now will bring devastating consequences soon.
The CEO of Manatee Memorial Hospital urges residents to social distance themselves. He's worried our actions now will bring devastating consequences soon.
Manatee County closes boat ramps, starting Thursday
Manatee County is closing all boat ramps within its borders in an effort to limit beach access and minimize public gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Manatee County is closing all boat ramps within its borders in an effort to limit beach access and minimize public gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bradenton company starts producing face masks by the thousands
Business is evolving at Tyton Design and Development. Three weeks ago, the staff switched gears from producing medical supplies for people in wheelchairs to producing face masks - and they're doing it by the thousands.
Business is evolving at Tyton Design and Development. Three weeks ago, the staff switched gears from producing medical supplies for people in wheelchairs to producing face masks - and they're doing it by the thousands.
Wifi, computers help Manatee County students prepare for virtual learning
Manatee County School’s virtual learning program is something that students and staff have already had access to, but on March 30, they'll be using it full time.
Manatee County School’s virtual learning program is something that students and staff have already had access to, but on March 30, they'll be using it full time.
Palmetto-based Feld Entertainment lays off 90% of its employees
As employees for Feld Entertainment arrived to work Friday, most were handed severance letters.
As employees for Feld Entertainment arrived to work Friday, most were handed severance letters.
Manatee, Sarasota counties stagger beach closings, starting Friday
Officials in Manatee and Sarasota counties decided together they should close their beaches before the weekend.
Officials in Manatee and Sarasota counties decided together they should close their beaches before the weekend.
Despite probable community spread, Manatee County has no plans to close beaches, businesses
Like many counties across the state, Manatee County commissioners declared a local state of emergency Monday, but a local state of emergency is not a reason to panic.
Like many counties across the state, Manatee County commissioners declared a local state of emergency Monday, but a local state of emergency is not a reason to panic.
Manatee County deputies searching for missing woman
Manatee County deputies are searching for Angela Pavers who was last seen around 4:40 a.m. Saturday morning. Deputies said she was walking away from Centerstone headed toward 26th E. in Bradenton.
Manatee County deputies are searching for Angela Pavers who was last seen around 4:40 a.m. Saturday morning. Deputies said she was walking away from Centerstone headed toward 26th E. in Bradenton.
Who to call if you feel sick
If you feel sick, there are in-home, local, and national resources for you to get advice and medical help. Below is a list of hotlines, phone numbers, websites, and emails where you can get help in the Tampa Bay Area.
If you feel sick, there are in-home, local, and national resources for you to get advice and medical help. Below is a list of hotlines, phone numbers, websites, and emails where you can get help in the Tampa Bay Area.
Drone's ‘eye in the sky’ view gives Manatee County first responders extra protection in disaster areas
For crews from fire rescue, EMS, law enforcement and others, the unknown can now be seen a little more clearly thanks to multiple drones that give first responders a clear picture of what they’re facing.
For crews from fire rescue, EMS, law enforcement and others, the unknown can now be seen a little more clearly thanks to multiple drones that give first responders a clear picture of what they’re facing.