911 dispatchers will now screen for possible cases of COVID-19
Emergency dispatchers in Manatee County and across the state are now using a protocol known as enhanced caller screening.
Emergency dispatchers in Manatee County and across the state are now using a protocol known as enhanced caller screening.
Buchanan to FL-DOH: Let counties communicate with public about COVID-19
At Blake Hospital in Bradenton, staff pre-screen visitors and patients before allowing the patients to step inside. Hospital CEO Randy Currin says the screening process is recommended by the Florida Department of Health.
At Blake Hospital in Bradenton, staff pre-screen visitors and patients before allowing the patients to step inside. Hospital CEO Randy Currin says the screening process is recommended by the Florida Department of Health.
City investigates emergency response to collapsed Skyway 10K runner who later died
The city of St. Petersburg is launching an investigation into why it took over 20 minutes to get an ambulance to a dying man who collapsed during Sunday's Skyway 10K.
The city of St. Petersburg is launching an investigation into why it took over 20 minutes to get an ambulance to a dying man who collapsed during Sunday's Skyway 10K.
FPL employees spend day renovating Palmetto Youth Center
More than 40 volunteers from FPL spent the day renovating the Palmetto Youth Center as part of FPL’s “Power to Care” program.
More than 40 volunteers from FPL spent the day renovating the Palmetto Youth Center as part of FPL’s “Power to Care” program.
COVD-19 patient recently visited Parrish church; pastor urges prayer, precaution
In an email sent to the congregation and staff, the church said they are notifying worshipers out of an abundance of caution.
In an email sent to the congregation and staff, the church said they are notifying worshipers out of an abundance of caution.
Police locate guardian of toddler found wandering Bradenton road
Bradenton police said they found the person in charge of caring for a child who was found alone.
Bradenton police said they found the person in charge of caring for a child who was found alone.
Bay Area schools taking coronavirus precautions
School districts in the Tampa Bay area are taking measures to protect students after health officials confirmed two coronavirus cases in Manatee and Hillsborough counties.
School districts in the Tampa Bay area are taking measures to protect students after health officials confirmed two coronavirus cases in Manatee and Hillsborough counties.
Elections officials work to minimize impact of COVID-19 concerns on voter turnout
Concerns over the spread of novel coronavirus COVID-19 have some people questioning whether to make an in-person visit to the polls for Florida's primary elections. Monday was the first day of early voting for several Florida counties, including Hillsborough and Polk.
Concerns over the spread of novel coronavirus COVID-19 have some people questioning whether to make an in-person visit to the polls for Florida's primary elections. Monday was the first day of early voting for several Florida counties, including Hillsborough and Polk.
Governor provides details on state's first two coronavirus cases, both in Bay Area
Two people in the Tampa Bay area have tested "presumptive positive" for coronavirus COVID-19, though officials say it is not known how one of the patients contracted the disease.
Two people in the Tampa Bay area have tested "presumptive positive" for coronavirus COVID-19, though officials say it is not known how one of the patients contracted the disease.
Florida's first cases: 2 Bay Area patients test positive for coronavirus
Two people in the Tampa Bay area have tested "presumptive positive" for COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, Florida health officials announced Sunday night.
Two people in the Tampa Bay area have tested "presumptive positive" for COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, Florida health officials announced Sunday night.
Manatee County sheriff: FBI fugitive recovering after begin shot by deputies
A man wanted by the FBI for federal drug charges was shot by two Manatee County deputies Thursday night. Cecil Trulove is now recovering in the hospital.
A man wanted by the FBI for federal drug charges was shot by two Manatee County deputies Thursday night. Cecil Trulove is now recovering in the hospital.
Debris trail leads deputy to driver who killed moped rider, FHP says
Florida Highway Patrol troopers said they arrested a hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a man on a moped overnight.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers said they arrested a hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a man on a moped overnight.
Girls take $650 hit after scammers use counterfeit cash to buy cookies
One Girl Scout troop mom showed FOX 13 a $50 bill Tuesday evening, just one of the many fake bills that scout leaders say their girls received over the past couple of weeks.
One Girl Scout troop mom showed FOX 13 a $50 bill Tuesday evening, just one of the many fake bills that scout leaders say their girls received over the past couple of weeks.
Driver killed in Manatee County deputy-involved shooting, officials say
Detectives in Manatee County are investigating a deputy-involved shooting that left one person dead.
Detectives in Manatee County are investigating a deputy-involved shooting that left one person dead.
Person found shot in Bradenton, police say
A death investigation is underway in Bradenton after a person was found shot, police say.
A death investigation is underway in Bradenton after a person was found shot, police say.
Manatee deputies rescue distressed pelican on Anna Maria Island
Two Manatee County deputies discovered a pelican in distress Sunday morning on Anna Maria Island near the City Pier.
Two Manatee County deputies discovered a pelican in distress Sunday morning on Anna Maria Island near the City Pier.
Hero with a ladder honored for helping save families from Bradenton apartment fire
Walter Rivas said he thought of his family when he rescued a group of children and their parents from their burning apartment last month.
Walter Rivas said he thought of his family when he rescued a group of children and their parents from their burning apartment last month.
Volunteers needed to bottle feed, foster kittens for Bradenton animal rescue
This might be the most adorable volunteer opportunity ever: a Bradenton animal rescue is looking for anyone who wants to foster and bottle-feed tiny kittens this spring.
This might be the most adorable volunteer opportunity ever: a Bradenton animal rescue is looking for anyone who wants to foster and bottle-feed tiny kittens this spring.
Video shows 'angry' driver raging against Manatee County cyclists
A Manatee County woman says a driver tried to run her and her fiancé off the road. After being caught on video, he could be facing charges for losing his cool.
A Manatee County woman says a driver tried to run her and her fiancé off the road. After being caught on video, he could be facing charges for losing his cool.
FHP: Toddler hit and killed by vehicle in Palmetto
Troopers said the 2-year-old girl was outside on her own when she darted into the street and into the path of a vehicle.
Troopers said the 2-year-old girl was outside on her own when she darted into the street and into the path of a vehicle.