Dozens audition to sing the Star-Spangled Banner before Pirates and Marauders games
The empty seats at Lecom Park in Bradenton will soon be filled as the Pittsburgh Pirates kick off their spring training. However, before that first pitch can be thrown, the Pirates have to make sure their singers can hit the right note.
The empty seats at Lecom Park in Bradenton will soon be filled as the Pittsburgh Pirates kick off their spring training. However, before that first pitch can be thrown, the Pirates have to make sure their singers can hit the right note.
Service dog donated to help Manatee County first responders manage stress
With four paws and a wagging tail, Rucker has become the newest member of Manatee County's first responder family.
With four paws and a wagging tail, Rucker has become the newest member of Manatee County's first responder family.
World's Strongest Man returns to Bradenton
The World’s Strongest Man competition is headed back to the Bay Area.
The World’s Strongest Man competition is headed back to the Bay Area.
State prepares to add vertical netting along Skyway to curb suicides
The state of Florida is beginning the process of finding a contractor to build a three-million-dollar vertical net along the sides of the iconic Sunshine Skyway connecting St. Petersburg and Terra Ceia.
The state of Florida is beginning the process of finding a contractor to build a three-million-dollar vertical net along the sides of the iconic Sunshine Skyway connecting St. Petersburg and Terra Ceia.
Home intruder shot with own gun by victim: deputies
Manatee County deputies say a homeowner shot and killed a suspected home invader with the suspect's own gun.
Manatee County deputies say a homeowner shot and killed a suspected home invader with the suspect's own gun.
US men's soccer team avoids Middle East conflict by moving training camp to Bradenton
Turmoil in the Mideast sent the US Men's Soccer Team scrambling to find a new place to train. The team was scheduled to begin workouts in Qatar this week, which is not that far from Iran.
Turmoil in the Mideast sent the US Men's Soccer Team scrambling to find a new place to train. The team was scheduled to begin workouts in Qatar this week, which is not that far from Iran.
DeSoto Square Mall owners face foreclosure; plans proposed for residential development
Once vibrant and busy, the mall is now a shadow of itself, hanging on with a single restaurant, a few chain stores, and small businesses.
Once vibrant and busy, the mall is now a shadow of itself, hanging on with a single restaurant, a few chain stores, and small businesses.
Crime spree: Suspect injures elderly woman on golf cart, vandalizes church, plants tree
Deputies arrested a man they say went on a bizarre crime spree in Manatee County Tuesday.
Deputies arrested a man they say went on a bizarre crime spree in Manatee County Tuesday.
Move over: Driver crashes into Manatee County deputy's parked vehicle
A driver and a Manatee County Sheriff's Deputy escaped a crash without serious injuries, but you might assume otherwise when you see their vehicles.
A driver and a Manatee County Sheriff's Deputy escaped a crash without serious injuries, but you might assume otherwise when you see their vehicles.
Hundreds of years of Florida history being uncovered at Manatee Mineral Spring
With every sift of dirt, new clues appear, dating back to the 1700s.
With every sift of dirt, new clues appear, dating back to the 1700s.
Deputies search for burglar who broke into Bradenton home to suck victim's toes
Investigators in Manatee County are searching for a burglar who sucked on a man's toes after breaking into his Bradenton home.
Investigators in Manatee County are searching for a burglar who sucked on a man's toes after breaking into his Bradenton home.
Motorcyclist dies in Manatee County crash, deputies say
Manatee County deputies are investigating a crash where a motorcyclist passed away, they said.
Manatee County deputies are investigating a crash where a motorcyclist passed away, they said.
Grandmother plans to sue Manatee Sheriff's Office for stunning her
A Manatee County grandmother says she plans to sue the sheriff's office after deputies used a taser on her when she did not let them inside her house with an arrest warrant.
A Manatee County grandmother says she plans to sue the sheriff's office after deputies used a taser on her when she did not let them inside her house with an arrest warrant.
Deputies rescue goat in Manatee County on New Year’s Day
Manatee County deputies discovered a loose goat running in traffic near the 5800 block of 14th St. W. on Jan. 1.
Manatee County deputies discovered a loose goat running in traffic near the 5800 block of 14th St. W. on Jan. 1.
Celebratory gunfire could kill someone and land you in jail, sheriff warns
As 2020 kicks off with a bang, law enforcement officers want everyone to start their new year off right. That means choosing a proper way to celebrate.
As 2020 kicks off with a bang, law enforcement officers want everyone to start their new year off right. That means choosing a proper way to celebrate.
Woman 'dry stunned' while trying stop deputies from making arrest: Manatee Sheriff's Office
A 70-year-old grandmother was ‘dry stunned’ twice while Manatee County deputies served an arrest warrant on a man at the same residence.
A 70-year-old grandmother was ‘dry stunned’ twice while Manatee County deputies served an arrest warrant on a man at the same residence.
Despite need for new roof, Bradenton non-profit continues mission
At Turning Points in Bradenton, lives are turned around for the better. Volunteers and staff help people with things many take for granted: medical care, job placements, housing, laundry, and even showers and clothes.
At Turning Points in Bradenton, lives are turned around for the better. Volunteers and staff help people with things many take for granted: medical care, job placements, housing, laundry, and even showers and clothes.
FHP investigating golf cart hit and run crash in Bradenton
An 80-year-old woman sustained serious injuries after being hit by a car while on her golf cart, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
An 80-year-old woman sustained serious injuries after being hit by a car while on her golf cart, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Christmas surprise: Baby born in the car on the shoulder of US 301 in Bradenton
A Manatee County couple got a Christmas surprise. Their baby girl made her debut one week early and came so fast, she was delivered on the side of the road.
A Manatee County couple got a Christmas surprise. Their baby girl made her debut one week early and came so fast, she was delivered on the side of the road.
After decades of neglect, Caroline C removed from Manatee River
The Caroline C was once a vibrant ship, used to help others, but she has seen better days.
The Caroline C was once a vibrant ship, used to help others, but she has seen better days.