Hit-and-run driver seriously injured 20-year-old pedestrian in Palmetto

Florida Highway Patrol troopers are searching for a hit-and-run driver who seriously injured a Palmetto pedestrian on Veterans Day.

Notes left in Bradenton neighborhood say whites "suffered" to "earn white privilege"

Letters spouting white supremacist rhetoric were left for residents in the diverse Village of the Arts neighborhood. The website of a neo-Nazi group was included on the pages.

WWII pilot celebrates 100th birthday in Bradenton

Retired Air Force Colonel Jack Koser enlisted in 1940 and served his country for almost 30 years. This week, he celebrated his 100th birthday at home in Bradenton.

Crash near bus stop leaves student hospitalized remainder of 8th-grade year

two weeks ago, an eighth-grader at Electa Arcotte Lee Magnet Middle School waited at his bus stop when a crashing car flew his way. With many broken bones and surgeries, he will be homeschooled the rest of the year.  

Video shows person suspected of stealing thousands of wedding gifts

Emma and Chris Cox are trying not to let a very dark cloud hang over their wedding day, but it's hard not to after someone apparently ripped-off thousands of gifts during their reception.

Dog that killed Chihuahua in Myakka City park may be repeat offender: animal control

A Myakka City woman is heartbroken and angry after another dog in a park killed her Chihuahua. Her son was also injured. Animal control is investigating whether the dog is a repeat offender.

Pelican rescue turns into flesh-eating vibrio infection for Manatee County woman

A Manatee County bird rescue group got a call about a hooked pelican. Jeanette Edwards went to work near the Rod and Reel Pier but in the process of freeing the bird, she was scratched. 

Driver fled from crash that killed teen skateboarder near Fort Hamer Bridge, troopers say

Florida Highway Patrol troopers say now say the skateboarder killed overnight in Parrish was only 15 years old, not 21 as initially thought. Meanwhile, the search for the driver continues.

Parrish Fire District donates truck to Caribbean Fire Rescue in Bahamas

The truck that sits in front of the Parrish Fire District's first home is a symbol of hard work. The district was formed by volunteers more than 30 years ago. Since then, it's operation has been a true community effort.

Halloween decoration thief targets Palmetto neighborhood

Surveillance cameras in Palmetto’s Willow Walk neighborhood recorded as a tall thin man in a white t-shirt swiped Halloween decorations from yards and front porches. 

Missing 8-year-old Bradenton girl found

Police in Bradenton say a missing 8-year-old girl was later found safe at a relative's home.

Remote Area Medical Clinic offers free healthcare services in Bradenton

The Remote Area Medical Clinic, also known as RAM, is back in Bradenton offering healthcare services to as many patients as they can. 

FP&L creating world's largest solar energy storage facility

When the Manatee Solar Energy Center opened in 2017, there was one missing piece: The technology to store energy not used during the day.