Fallen Florida trooper, Air Force veteran laid to rest Thursday
He touched countless lives, and thousands gathered Thursday to say farewell to Trooper Joseph Bullock.
He touched countless lives, and thousands gathered Thursday to say farewell to Trooper Joseph Bullock.
YouTube star buys DeSoto Speedway, plans to bring it back to its former glory
Cleetus McFarland runs a YouTube channel that boasts nearly two million subscribers. He just bought the DeSoto Speedway in Manatee County, and plans to restore the facility for car enthusiasts to enjoy.
Cleetus McFarland runs a YouTube channel that boasts nearly two million subscribers. He just bought the DeSoto Speedway in Manatee County, and plans to restore the facility for car enthusiasts to enjoy.
Once farmland, Perico Preserve now perfect home for once-homeless gopher tortoises
The gopher tortoise burrows are not hard to spot at Perico Preserve in Manatee County.
The gopher tortoise burrows are not hard to spot at Perico Preserve in Manatee County.
Troopers look for driver of burgundy vehicle that hit, killed pedestrian
The Florida Highway Patrol said 26-year-old Hung Dong was walking toward Prospect Road when a driver hit him and kept going. His body was thrown into a ditch near 33rd Street East, along Whitfield Avenue.
The Florida Highway Patrol said 26-year-old Hung Dong was walking toward Prospect Road when a driver hit him and kept going. His body was thrown into a ditch near 33rd Street East, along Whitfield Avenue.
Manatee County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing teen
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Edwin Chi Che-Leonardo.
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Edwin Chi Che-Leonardo.
Florida Attorney General looking into Bradenton woman's death, 11 years later
The body of Sheena Morris was found hanging in a Bradenton beach hotel room 11 years ago. The 22-year-old's death was ruled a suicide, but her mother says new evidence proves she was murdered.
The body of Sheena Morris was found hanging in a Bradenton beach hotel room 11 years ago. The 22-year-old's death was ruled a suicide, but her mother says new evidence proves she was murdered.
Minnesota woman sees long-lost dog's photo on beer cans promoting Manatee County shelter pups
Motorworks Brewing in Bradenton came up with a great idea to help Manatee County Animal Services spread the word about adoptable dogs.
Motorworks Brewing in Bradenton came up with a great idea to help Manatee County Animal Services spread the word about adoptable dogs.
Police: Hertz employee charged with grand theft auto for illegal rental scheme
He was supposed to be working for a rental car company at the airport. Instead, he was ripping the company off and giving his friends a cheap ride, according to police, who put the brakes on his scheme.
He was supposed to be working for a rental car company at the airport. Instead, he was ripping the company off and giving his friends a cheap ride, according to police, who put the brakes on his scheme.
Manatee sheriff: Man hung dog from tree for barking, then beat child for not helping hide remains
A man in Bradenton faces animal cruelty and child abuse charges after deputies said he hung a dog for barking, then beat a child who wouldn't help him hide the animal's remains.
A man in Bradenton faces animal cruelty and child abuse charges after deputies said he hung a dog for barking, then beat a child who wouldn't help him hide the animal's remains.
Explosives found after Bradenton man tells therapist of plan to harm roommate
A 52-year-old Manatee County man is in protective custody after deputies found explosive material in his home at 2511 32nd Ave. East.
A 52-year-old Manatee County man is in protective custody after deputies found explosive material in his home at 2511 32nd Ave. East.
Puppies join pro athletes for yoga at IMG Academy
The only thing more relaxing than yoga might be yoga with puppies. That's why IMG Academy is incorporating puppy yoga into its pro athlete summit in Bradenton.
The only thing more relaxing than yoga might be yoga with puppies. That's why IMG Academy is incorporating puppy yoga into its pro athlete summit in Bradenton.
After Python Bowl success, 'Wildman' stresses importance of python hunt
Eighty pythons were captured in this year's 'Python Bowl,' five by Dusty Crum's team. They took second place for the heaviest python, but their real reward comes from helping Florida's native wildlife.
Eighty pythons were captured in this year's 'Python Bowl,' five by Dusty Crum's team. They took second place for the heaviest python, but their real reward comes from helping Florida's native wildlife.
Local third-graders get a lesson on cyber safety
Thousands of Tampa Bay-area elementary school students are getting a crash course in internet safety.
Thousands of Tampa Bay-area elementary school students are getting a crash course in internet safety.
In daughter's name, mom champions nationwide database for emergency contacts
In 2005, Christine's daughter was killed by a drunk driver in a motorcycle crash on U.S. 19 in Palmetto. It took six hours for her to find out -- something she wants to keep from happening to anyone else.
In 2005, Christine's daughter was killed by a drunk driver in a motorcycle crash on U.S. 19 in Palmetto. It took six hours for her to find out -- something she wants to keep from happening to anyone else.
Bradenton man becomes millionaire after buying $10 scratch-off lotto ticket
Lottery officials said Walker chose to receive his winnings in a one-time, lump-sum payment of $1,475,000.
Lottery officials said Walker chose to receive his winnings in a one-time, lump-sum payment of $1,475,000.
'Not a dry eye in the house' as 9-year-old kidney transplant recipient's prized pig breaks auction record
There was a record-breaking swine auction at the Manatee County Fair this year, but the pig that took nearly five times the normal price is only part of the story.
There was a record-breaking swine auction at the Manatee County Fair this year, but the pig that took nearly five times the normal price is only part of the story.
Adoptable dogs pictured on Motorworks Brewing lager cans
Each passing day brings more dogs through the doors at Manatee County Animal Services, and the folks at Motorworks Brewing are launching a campaign to help. The Bradenton brewery has turned its beer cans into adoption fliers for shelter pets at the shelter.
Each passing day brings more dogs through the doors at Manatee County Animal Services, and the folks at Motorworks Brewing are launching a campaign to help. The Bradenton brewery has turned its beer cans into adoption fliers for shelter pets at the shelter.
One year after kidney transplant, 9-year-old auctions prize-winning swine at Manatee County Fair
One year ago, an 8-year-old Manatee County boy named Larry was getting ready to have a kidney transplant. But the kidney was just a hurdle he had to jump on his way to his first real test in life: raising a pig to enter in the Swine Live Auction at the Manatee County Fair.
One year ago, an 8-year-old Manatee County boy named Larry was getting ready to have a kidney transplant. But the kidney was just a hurdle he had to jump on his way to his first real test in life: raising a pig to enter in the Swine Live Auction at the Manatee County Fair.
Passerby goes home to get ladder, returns to rescue residents from apartment fire
There’s not much left of Mira Lagos apartment building in Bradenton after a massive fire Monday morning.
There’s not much left of Mira Lagos apartment building in Bradenton after a massive fire Monday morning.
Dump truck driver killed in crash as rescue efforts fail
A driver lost control of a dump truck near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge this morning, leading to a crash and fire that ultimately claimed the driver’s life.
A driver lost control of a dump truck near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge this morning, leading to a crash and fire that ultimately claimed the driver’s life.