Manatee County officials explore use of drones to assist 911
Manatee County could be on the verge of leading the way in a new type of emergency response. The county is just a few approvals away from becoming one of the first in the country to use drones during a 911 incident.
Manatee County could be on the verge of leading the way in a new type of emergency response. The county is just a few approvals away from becoming one of the first in the country to use drones during a 911 incident.
Coast Guard saves 7 boaters after vessel capsizes near Delta Cut
Seven boaters were back on dry land after a scary situation out on the water.
Seven boaters were back on dry land after a scary situation out on the water.
Young cancer survivor gives puppy to Bradenton child who completed chemotherapy for brain tumor
A 6-year-old presented a puppy to a 4-year-old who is battling brain cancer.
A 6-year-old presented a puppy to a 4-year-old who is battling brain cancer.
Manatee County K9 captures burglary suspect who dove into water while fleeing from deputies
Robert BonAuito was arrested Friday morning after deputies say he burglarized a vehicle and led them on a chase that ended when a K9 dove into the water after him.
Robert BonAuito was arrested Friday morning after deputies say he burglarized a vehicle and led them on a chase that ended when a K9 dove into the water after him.
‘It’s an outrage’: Manatee sheriff warns of fake website scam
A website that looks like the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office website is a scam meant to take victim’s money, according to Sheriff Rick Wells.
A website that looks like the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office website is a scam meant to take victim’s money, according to Sheriff Rick Wells.
Deputies save man from jumping off Sunshine Skyway bridge after he tried to run deputy over, sheriff says
Scott Rapson, 23, is facing several charges after he tried to run over a deputy and led law enforcement on a chase before attempting to jump from the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.
Scott Rapson, 23, is facing several charges after he tried to run over a deputy and led law enforcement on a chase before attempting to jump from the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.
After daylong search, missing kayaker turns up 'alive but disoriented'
A missing Manatee County kayaker turned up alive Monday night, hours after his kayak was found half-submerged.
A missing Manatee County kayaker turned up alive Monday night, hours after his kayak was found half-submerged.
Manatee County installs lightning protection system on lifeguard towers
They’re hard to notice at first glance. But the circular objects at the very top of Manatee County's lifeguard stands could be called lifesavers.
They’re hard to notice at first glance. But the circular objects at the very top of Manatee County's lifeguard stands could be called lifesavers.
Manatee County Sheriff’s Office find missing, endangered man
Manatee County deputies have safely located a man reported as missing Sunday.
Manatee County deputies have safely located a man reported as missing Sunday.
Cheers! Brewery, hurt by red tide, using beer byproduct in attempt to destroy algae bloom
When red tide surfaced in the fall of 2017, the Darwin Brewing Company felt the impacts.
When red tide surfaced in the fall of 2017, the Darwin Brewing Company felt the impacts.
Health center opens at Manatee Elementary School
MCR Health partnered with the Manatee County School District, Children's Home Society of Florida and University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee to open the center.
MCR Health partnered with the Manatee County School District, Children's Home Society of Florida and University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee to open the center.
SWAT team gets friendly reminder why it's 'Manatee' County
A manatee decided to join in on the SWAT team's water training -- in none other than Manatee County.
A manatee decided to join in on the SWAT team's water training -- in none other than Manatee County.
Several injured after elderly driver's car crashes through Bradenton bank
Three people have been injured after a 90-year-old man drove his car through a Bank of America. Troopers say the accident happened around 1:45 near U.S. 41 and Bayshore Gardens Parkway.
Three people have been injured after a 90-year-old man drove his car through a Bank of America. Troopers say the accident happened around 1:45 near U.S. 41 and Bayshore Gardens Parkway.
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.