Manatee County plan for students' return includes masks, temperature checks
Plans, which are still being finalized, call for full-time, in-person classes for kindergarten through sixth grade. Seventh grade and up will likely have a hybrid mix of in person classes and e-learning.
Plans, which are still being finalized, call for full-time, in-person classes for kindergarten through sixth grade. Seventh grade and up will likely have a hybrid mix of in person classes and e-learning.
Two dead after crash involving 7 vehicles, 2 tractor-trailers on I-75 in Manatee County
Two people were killed and four others hospitalized in a crash on Interstate 75 in Manatee County involving seven vehicles and two tractor-trailers.
Two people were killed and four others hospitalized in a crash on Interstate 75 in Manatee County involving seven vehicles and two tractor-trailers.
Manatee County to explore education campaign in lieu of mask order
County-by-county, Bay Area leaders are debating whether mask mandates are necessary to stop the spread of COVID-19.
County-by-county, Bay Area leaders are debating whether mask mandates are necessary to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Food pantry founder fights cancer while fighting to keep people fed
The work starts on Monday, preparing boxes of food to hand out at Manatee Baptist Food Pantry.
The work starts on Monday, preparing boxes of food to hand out at Manatee Baptist Food Pantry.
Restaurant owner leads the call for mask ordinance in Manatee County
At Minnie's Beach Cafe, Kathy Smart has been serving up home-cooked meals for more than 20 years, but she's starting to worry about employees and customers exposing each other to COVID-19
At Minnie's Beach Cafe, Kathy Smart has been serving up home-cooked meals for more than 20 years, but she's starting to worry about employees and customers exposing each other to COVID-19
Caddy's employees test positive for COVID-19, social media post says
A well-known restaurant chain says its locations will undergo deep cleaning after employees exhibited symptoms and tested positive for COVID-19.
A well-known restaurant chain says its locations will undergo deep cleaning after employees exhibited symptoms and tested positive for COVID-19.
Manatee detectives searching for man accused of shooting, killing uncle at homeless camp
Detectives in Manatee County are searching for David Laycock after they say he shot and killed his uncle Robert Laycock at a homeless came near 15th St. East.
Detectives in Manatee County are searching for David Laycock after they say he shot and killed his uncle Robert Laycock at a homeless came near 15th St. East.
Bradenton police searching for missing 15-year-old
Police in Bradenton are searching for Imanie Black, 15, who was last seen wearing a red and white striped dress.
Police in Bradenton are searching for Imanie Black, 15, who was last seen wearing a red and white striped dress.
Bradenton's IMG Academy to host 22-game WNBA season
The WNBA is in the final stages of an agreement that would bring the league to Bradenton to play a shortened season.
The WNBA is in the final stages of an agreement that would bring the league to Bradenton to play a shortened season.
Driver dead after vehicle hits construction equipment causing Manatee County crash, troopers say
One person died following a crash on U.S. Highway 301, trooper said.
One person died following a crash on U.S. Highway 301, trooper said.
Leaders at every level debate making masks mandatory
In every level of government, from federal to local, officials have encouraged the wearing of masks or cloth face covers to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
In every level of government, from federal to local, officials have encouraged the wearing of masks or cloth face covers to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Bradenton police searching for missing teen
Police in Bradenton is asking for help locating 13-year-old Alissa Couch. She was last seen in the 1400 block 19th Ave. West.
Police in Bradenton is asking for help locating 13-year-old Alissa Couch. She was last seen in the 1400 block 19th Ave. West.
One dead in Myakka City crash after driver swerves to avoid alligator in road, troopers say
An alligator crossing a road in Manatee County is to blame after a Myakka City man died in a car crash, trooper said.
An alligator crossing a road in Manatee County is to blame after a Myakka City man died in a car crash, trooper said.
Manatee County students must register to ride school buses
The start of the school year is still a few months away, but Bay Area school districts are already starting to plan for the fall as the governor announced schools can return to full capacity.
The start of the school year is still a few months away, but Bay Area school districts are already starting to plan for the fall as the governor announced schools can return to full capacity.
Manatee County man and wife hold hands through glass after months separated by COVID-19
You can work out at the gym, go to the mall and go out to eat, but many Floridians still cannot see their loved ones. They’re wondering when they'll be able to see their relatives in person.
You can work out at the gym, go to the mall and go out to eat, but many Floridians still cannot see their loved ones. They’re wondering when they'll be able to see their relatives in person.
Financial assistance program now available for Manatee County residents
Starting Wednesday, Manatee County residents who need help making rent, mortgage or utility payments can apply online for one-time emergency assistance through the Manatee CARES Housing Assistance Program.
Starting Wednesday, Manatee County residents who need help making rent, mortgage or utility payments can apply online for one-time emergency assistance through the Manatee CARES Housing Assistance Program.
Residents protest reduction in parking on Holmes Beach
Finding a parking spot on Holmes Beach isn't as easy as it once was.
Finding a parking spot on Holmes Beach isn't as easy as it once was.
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.