Manatee deputies searching for missing, endangered man

The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Timothy Rodgers, who they consider missing and endangered.

Manatee County extends curfew order until Tuesday

Commissioners in Manatee County aren’t ready to end the countywide curfew yet. They voted Friday to extend the order into next week.

Manatee, Hillsborough curfews face challenges

A Tampa attorney is planning to file a lawsuit over Hillsborough County’s new curfew order, claiming it violates the state's sunshine laws.

With a big smile on his face, Bradenton's boy birthday becomes extra special with surprise drive-by parade

A Bradenton boy with Down syndrome was excited to turn 11 years old, until the coronavirus interrupted his plans. But it took the community to step in and make his birthday special anyway.

Doctor's offices move outdoors, use makeshift test kits to serve potential COVID-19 patients

When Dr. Steve Grogg's Sarasota office got its first positive COVID-19 test result, he realized they needed to move that part of the operation out of the main office, as a service to all of his patients.

Boat ramps reopen in Manatee County

Public boat ramps in Manatee County reopened Monday, but commissioners said if boaters fail to follow social distance guidelines, they’re prepared to close them again.

Manatee County reopens ramps after boater complaints

Manatee County will reopen public boat ramps after boaters complained they needed outdoor activities during closures and social distancing measures due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. 

Masks made by Manatee County inmates donated to grocery store workers

Inside the grounds of the Manatee County jail, staff and inmates with the Uniform Production Unit have begun making face masks.

Raccoons take over attic space above Bradenton woman's apartment

Like most people, Candace Hames is working from home at her apartment at The Lory of Braden River. But something in her attic has been stirring. 

Backyard gardening can help relieve 'stay at home' stress

Big Earth Landscaping Supply says business is booming as people fight off feelings of claustrophobia and cabin fever during the COVID-19 pandemic, and 'stay at home' orders, by working in their yard.

Block party, complete with live DJ, broken up by Bradenton PD with no citations issued

Despite a curfew in place in Manatee County, Bradenton police had to break up a block party Saturday night, complete with a DJ and 70-plus attendees. But officers were careful to enforce the rules without writing any tickets.

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.

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.