Police: Body found along shoreline in Longboat Key
The Town of Longboat Key Police Department is investigating the death of a man found along the beach shoreline.
The Town of Longboat Key Police Department is investigating the death of a man found along the beach shoreline.
Cremated remains found in Bradenton reunited with family friend
Cremated remains discovered by a groundskeeper in Bradenton are being reunited with a family friend.
Cremated remains discovered by a groundskeeper in Bradenton are being reunited with a family friend.
Woman killed in Manatee County chain-reaction crash
A fatal crash involving five vehicles shut down 301 southbound in Manatee County on Tuesday. Troopers say distracted driving was likely to blame.
A fatal crash involving five vehicles shut down 301 southbound in Manatee County on Tuesday. Troopers say distracted driving was likely to blame.
An excessive amount of body spray caused an evacuation on a Florida school bus
There was a tad too much body spray discharged on a school bus in Parrish, Florida.
There was a tad too much body spray discharged on a school bus in Parrish, Florida.
Video of person of interest released in slaughtered horse case
Manatee County deputies are working to identify a man in surveillance video who, they say, is a person of interest in the case of a horse slaughtered for its meat.
Manatee County deputies are working to identify a man in surveillance video who, they say, is a person of interest in the case of a horse slaughtered for its meat.
Gifts for kids in short supply at Bradenton Salvation Army
There's a lot of work happening at the Salvation Army in Manatee County to make Christmas wishes come true for 1,800 children.
There's a lot of work happening at the Salvation Army in Manatee County to make Christmas wishes come true for 1,800 children.
Dog rescued in Afghanistan may get new home in the States
After nourishing a dog back to health in Afghanistan, soldiers are trying to raise money to bring their new friend home.
After nourishing a dog back to health in Afghanistan, soldiers are trying to raise money to bring their new friend home.
Manatee deputies seek person of interest in horse slaughter case
Man seen on surveillance video is a person of interest in Palmetto horse slaughter case.
Man seen on surveillance video is a person of interest in Palmetto horse slaughter case.
Stolen horse found slaughtered for its meat in Palmetto, deputies say
The owner of a stolen Palmetto horse ended up finding the animal's remains. It had apparently been butchered for meat.
The owner of a stolen Palmetto horse ended up finding the animal's remains. It had apparently been butchered for meat.
Florida boy with special needs has magical surprise visit with Santa
Christmas came early for a young Florida boy with cerebral palsy when he received a surprise visit from Santa Claus at his home in Palmetto on November 27.
Christmas came early for a young Florida boy with cerebral palsy when he received a surprise visit from Santa Claus at his home in Palmetto on November 27.
Christmas tree sales benefit addiction recovery ministry
Proceeds from two Christmas tree lots in Manatee County are helping people who are recovering from addiction. The trees recently caused Edward Bryant and his girlfriend, who were passing by, to stop.
Proceeds from two Christmas tree lots in Manatee County are helping people who are recovering from addiction. The trees recently caused Edward Bryant and his girlfriend, who were passing by, to stop.
Mom who went into labor on plane returns home with newborn
Nereida Araujo is happy to be back in Bradenton, safe and sound. The mom who went into labor while on a flight to Charlotte has returned home to Manatee County with her newborn baby.
Nereida Araujo is happy to be back in Bradenton, safe and sound. The mom who went into labor while on a flight to Charlotte has returned home to Manatee County with her newborn baby.
Bradenton soldier laid to rest in Sarasota
Several hundred people came together Wednesday afternoon to pay their respects to a hometown soldier killed during a training mission in South Korea. 20-year-old Nicholas Panipinto of Bradenton died after the vehicle he was in rolled over.
Several hundred people came together Wednesday afternoon to pay their respects to a hometown soldier killed during a training mission in South Korea. 20-year-old Nicholas Panipinto of Bradenton died after the vehicle he was in rolled over.
Well-known Cortez fisherman hit, dragged by pickup truck driver: deputies
Freddy Gilliland is a name just about everyone knows in the Manatee County fishing village of Cortez. Deputies say he's now fighting for his life after a man hit him with a truck and dragged him down the street.
Freddy Gilliland is a name just about everyone knows in the Manatee County fishing village of Cortez. Deputies say he's now fighting for his life after a man hit him with a truck and dragged him down the street.
Burt Reynolds' Trans Am is the star of all star cars
When it comes to celebrity cars - the Family Truckster, Christine, and even Burt Reynolds' 1971 Ford Galaxy 500 from "White Lightning" - none hold as much recognition as the Bandit.
When it comes to celebrity cars - the Family Truckster, Christine, and even Burt Reynolds' 1971 Ford Galaxy 500 from "White Lightning" - none hold as much recognition as the Bandit.
Middle school teacher arrested after multiple accusations of inappropriately touching students
At Brookside Middle School, female students said something happening inside Maxwell Guss's classroom wasn't right. Investigators say their suspicions were not the result of paranoia - and administrators may have failed to report allegations of misconduct as far back as 2017, when Guss worked at a high school.
At Brookside Middle School, female students said something happening inside Maxwell Guss's classroom wasn't right. Investigators say their suspicions were not the result of paranoia - and administrators may have failed to report allegations of misconduct as far back as 2017, when Guss worked at a high school.
Manatee County Formula 1 World Constructors team heads to world championship
Six students from Manatee County are about to travel across the globe to face off in the Formula 1 World Constructors' Championship (WCC).
Six students from Manatee County are about to travel across the globe to face off in the Formula 1 World Constructors' Championship (WCC).
7-year-old gets lost after telling teacher he is allowed to walk home; school investigating
Fredy told his teacher he was allowed to walk home from school, so she let him go. He ended up at a familiar place, but his mom wants to make sure it doesn't happen again.
Fredy told his teacher he was allowed to walk home from school, so she let him go. He ended up at a familiar place, but his mom wants to make sure it doesn't happen again.
Flags fly from Tampa to Bradenton for hero gone too soon
Wednesday night, the body of Army Spc. Nicholas Panipinto was flown to Tampa and escorted to his hometown in Manatee County.
Wednesday night, the body of Army Spc. Nicholas Panipinto was flown to Tampa and escorted to his hometown in Manatee County.
Bradenton soldier killed while training in South Korea
The body of a soldier from Manatee County is on the way home after a training exercise ended tragically in South Korea. The U.S. Army says 20-year-old Nicholas Panipinto was killed when his armored vehicle overturned last week at Camp Humphreys.
The body of a soldier from Manatee County is on the way home after a training exercise ended tragically in South Korea. The U.S. Army says 20-year-old Nicholas Panipinto was killed when his armored vehicle overturned last week at Camp Humphreys.