More sick seabirds found, this time near Anna Maria Island
Concerns are growing as the number of dead laughing gulls found on Bay Area beaches increases.
Concerns are growing as the number of dead laughing gulls found on Bay Area beaches increases.
Investigators: Manatee Co. man extorted teen girl for nude photos on Snapchat
It started as a conversation on the Snapchat between two people who've never met, a 15-year-old girl and a man posing as a 17-year-old.
It started as a conversation on the Snapchat between two people who've never met, a 15-year-old girl and a man posing as a 17-year-old.
93-year-old Florida man goes to the beach for the first time -- and soaked in every moment
An Ellenton man just turned 93 years old, and decided it was time he went to the beach -- for the first time.
An Ellenton man just turned 93 years old, and decided it was time he went to the beach -- for the first time.
Deputies: Bradenton woman ransacked church because she wanted to use bathroom, make lemonade
A homeless woman trashed the inside of a church after breaking into it, according to Manatee County deputies.
A homeless woman trashed the inside of a church after breaking into it, according to Manatee County deputies.
Family questions grandmother's supposed motive for overdosing grandson
The family of a 30-year-old man allegedly killed by his grandmother this week is left asking why his life was cut short.
The family of a 30-year-old man allegedly killed by his grandmother this week is left asking why his life was cut short.
Police search for two cousins missing from Bradenton
Police are searching for two cousins who went missing from their home in Bradenton.
Police are searching for two cousins who went missing from their home in Bradenton.
RAM in need of volunteer doctors, dentists, ophthalmologists for October clinic
For the second year, Dr. William McSwain prepares volunteer his services at the Remote Area Medical Clinic, known as the RAM Clinic.
For the second year, Dr. William McSwain prepares volunteer his services at the Remote Area Medical Clinic, known as the RAM Clinic.
Overturned truck closes I-275 lanes in Palmetto
The southbound lanes of Interstate 275 are closed in Manatee County south of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.
The southbound lanes of Interstate 275 are closed in Manatee County south of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.
Police: Grandmother purposefully overdosed disabled grandson
The grandmother of a 30-year-old disabled man is accused of intentionally killing him with an overdose of medication, according to the Bradenton Police Department.
The grandmother of a 30-year-old disabled man is accused of intentionally killing him with an overdose of medication, according to the Bradenton Police Department.
Victims advocate for new red light cameras at dangerous Manatee County intersections
Manatee County commissioners are considering the addition of eight red light cameras to two of its most dangerous intersections. If commissioners sign off during a vote being held Tuesday, it would be the first time four cameras would be placed at one intersection.
Manatee County commissioners are considering the addition of eight red light cameras to two of its most dangerous intersections. If commissioners sign off during a vote being held Tuesday, it would be the first time four cameras would be placed at one intersection.
No bond for three suspects in Bradenton smoke shop homicide
The two additional suspects accused in the armed robbery and murder of a Bradenton smoke store employee were denied bond.
The two additional suspects accused in the armed robbery and murder of a Bradenton smoke store employee were denied bond.
Two more men arrested in smoke shop murder; fourth suspect sought
Two more suspects have been arrested in connection with a murder at a Bradenton smoke shop earlier this week.
Two more suspects have been arrested in connection with a murder at a Bradenton smoke shop earlier this week.
Arrest made in Bradenton smoke shop murder; 2 suspects still sought
Deputies in Manatee County continue searching for two other suspects involved in a deadly robbery of a smoke shop in Bradenton.
Deputies in Manatee County continue searching for two other suspects involved in a deadly robbery of a smoke shop in Bradenton.
Funeral held for man killed in smoke shop robbery
The man who was killed at a Bradenton smoke shop was laid to rest on Thursday.
The man who was killed at a Bradenton smoke shop was laid to rest on Thursday.
Man found murdered inside smoke shop in Bradenton
A Bradenton man told detectives he watched live surveillance video of two suspects pointing guns at his brother inside the Green Galaxy Smoke Shop.
A Bradenton man told detectives he watched live surveillance video of two suspects pointing guns at his brother inside the Green Galaxy Smoke Shop.
Bradenton shelter takes in dogs from Bahamas
Workers with Nate’s Honor Animal Rescue in Bradenton got on the road early Monday, headed for the airport in Fort Lauderdale.
Workers with Nate’s Honor Animal Rescue in Bradenton got on the road early Monday, headed for the airport in Fort Lauderdale.
Manatee County deputies to be armed with teddy bears, thanks to donation
A big donation will help children in distress.
A big donation will help children in distress.
From a studio in Palmetto, 'Jurassic World' comes alive onstage
From Isla Nublar to center stage, the "Jurassic World Live" tour brings the magic of the big screen - and big dinosaurs - to life.
From Isla Nublar to center stage, the "Jurassic World Live" tour brings the magic of the big screen - and big dinosaurs - to life.
Threats to shoot Coast Guard planes made over marine radio frequency
The Coast Guard Command in Tampa Bay says someone is making threats through VHF radio transmissions. Investigators hope some recognizes the man's voice.
The Coast Guard Command in Tampa Bay says someone is making threats through VHF radio transmissions. Investigators hope some recognizes the man's voice.
Barge damages Anna Maria Island City Pier
Two years, to the date, the Anna Maria Island City Pier has once again been damaged.
Two years, to the date, the Anna Maria Island City Pier has once again been damaged.



















