Sarasota, Manatee counties have plan in place as Tropical Storm Isaias makes its way north
From COVID-19 to preparing for a storm, emergency management teams across the state are ready.
From COVID-19 to preparing for a storm, emergency management teams across the state are ready.
Vehicle crashes into lobby of Suncoast Animal Clinic
Florida Highway Patrol troopers are investigating a traffic crash, where a vehicle ended up inside a Bradenton animal clinic.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers are investigating a traffic crash, where a vehicle ended up inside a Bradenton animal clinic.
State-run COVID-19 test sites to close Friday due to potential for tropical weather
Coronavirus testing sites run by the state of Florida are closing Friday due to the potential for inclement weather.
Coronavirus testing sites run by the state of Florida are closing Friday due to the potential for inclement weather.
Manatee County leaders vote to require masks in public, with exceptions
After voting last month against requiring masks to reduce the spread of COVID-19, Manatee County commissioners decided to give the topic another look.
After voting last month against requiring masks to reduce the spread of COVID-19, Manatee County commissioners decided to give the topic another look.
Manatee High School custodian loses battle with COVID-19
As father and a best friend, you could always count on Ramon Morales.
As father and a best friend, you could always count on Ramon Morales.
Gary Tibbetts, longtime congressional staffer, passes away after battle with COVID-19, Buchanan says
The man who worked closely with U.S. Representative Vern Buchanan has passed away after contracting COVID-19.
The man who worked closely with U.S. Representative Vern Buchanan has passed away after contracting COVID-19.
Manatee County small business owners have until Friday to apply for CARES Act funds
Manatee County wants small business owners to know they're here to help with extra expenses through CARES Act Funding.
Manatee County wants small business owners to know they're here to help with extra expenses through CARES Act Funding.
Alligator found tangled in soccer net at Braden River Middle School
An alligator had to be rescued after becoming tangled in a soccer net at Braden River Middle School Wednesday.
An alligator had to be rescued after becoming tangled in a soccer net at Braden River Middle School Wednesday.
Manatee County deputies searching for missing, endangered adult
Manatee County deputies are searching for Shawn Spangler, 52, who last had contact with his family around 10 a.m. Friday morning saying he was planning to harm himself.
Manatee County deputies are searching for Shawn Spangler, 52, who last had contact with his family around 10 a.m. Friday morning saying he was planning to harm himself.
Police searching for missing teen in Bradenton
Bradenton police are searching for Katherine Bardales, 15, who has been missing from her home since July 8.
Bradenton police are searching for Katherine Bardales, 15, who has been missing from her home since July 8.
After contracting COVID-19 on cruise ship, Manatee County man encourages plasma donation
Michael Richker wondered if he had COVID-19 after getting stuck alongside infected passengers on the Zaandam cruise ship.
Michael Richker wondered if he had COVID-19 after getting stuck alongside infected passengers on the Zaandam cruise ship.
Bradenton orders businesses to post signs encouraging mask usage
Beginning Friday, Bradenton businesses will be required to post signs recommending that customers wear masks in public.
Beginning Friday, Bradenton businesses will be required to post signs recommending that customers wear masks in public.
Manatee County school officials vote to push back first day of school to August 17
School leaders in Manatee County voted Tuesday to push back the date kids would return to classrooms -- or begin online learning -- in the fall.
School leaders in Manatee County voted Tuesday to push back the date kids would return to classrooms -- or begin online learning -- in the fall.
Wrong-way driver dies after crash on University Parkway, troopers say
A driver suffered critical injuries after a wrong-way driver crashed into his vehicle early Tuesday morning.
A driver suffered critical injuries after a wrong-way driver crashed into his vehicle early Tuesday morning.
DeSantis sending more nurses to Florida hospitals hit hard by COVID-19
At least 1,000 state-contracted medical personnel, including nurses, will be heading to some of Florida's hardest-hit areas to help hospitals keep up with the growing need for patient care, according to Governor DeSantis.
At least 1,000 state-contracted medical personnel, including nurses, will be heading to some of Florida's hardest-hit areas to help hospitals keep up with the growing need for patient care, according to Governor DeSantis.
Bradenton middle school employee arrested on child porn charges
An employee at Haile Middle School was arrested after detectives located child porn imagery on the suspect's computer, officials said.
An employee at Haile Middle School was arrested after detectives located child porn imagery on the suspect's computer, officials said.
Governor says help is on the way, dispatching 100 nurses to Bay Area hospitals
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday the state is sending 100 nurses to the Tampa Bay area to help hospitals handle the surge of COVID-19 patients.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday the state is sending 100 nurses to the Tampa Bay area to help hospitals handle the surge of COVID-19 patients.
Manatee County school leaders set to discuss reopening in the fall
Like many of their peers across the state, Manatee County School Board members have been scrambling this week to come up with a plan to reopen next month given new executive orders from the state.
Like many of their peers across the state, Manatee County School Board members have been scrambling this week to come up with a plan to reopen next month given new executive orders from the state.
More Bay Area HCA hospitals restrict inpatient elective surgeries, procedures as inpatient beds fill
HCA Healthcare West Florida Division announced its hospitals in Hillsborough, Pasco, Hernando, Citrus, Manatee, Sarasota, and Charlotte Counties will delay certain inpatient surgeries and procedures, effective Saturday, July 11, to free up capacity for COVID patients.
HCA Healthcare West Florida Division announced its hospitals in Hillsborough, Pasco, Hernando, Citrus, Manatee, Sarasota, and Charlotte Counties will delay certain inpatient surgeries and procedures, effective Saturday, July 11, to free up capacity for COVID patients.
Bradenton family facing charges for allegedly selling bogus COVID-19 cure
A Florida man and his three sons are facing federal charges that they illegally sold a bleachlike chemical mixture as a miracle cure for
A Florida man and his three sons are facing federal charges that they illegally sold a bleachlike chemical mixture as a miracle cure for