Family of murdered teen finding peace through advocacy
It's been two years since 14-year-old Jabez Spann disappeared from Sarasota. Eighteen months later, his remains were discovered along a fence line in a field in rural Manatee County.
It's been two years since 14-year-old Jabez Spann disappeared from Sarasota. Eighteen months later, his remains were discovered along a fence line in a field in rural Manatee County.
Florida troopers target pedestrians, cyclists amid highway safety concerns
For two hours on Thursday morning as drivers on their work commutes flooded US 41 and State Road 70 in Bradenton, state troopers at the busy intersection handed out neon traffic vests to pedestrians and headlights for bicyclists, along with safety information.
For two hours on Thursday morning as drivers on their work commutes flooded US 41 and State Road 70 in Bradenton, state troopers at the busy intersection handed out neon traffic vests to pedestrians and headlights for bicyclists, along with safety information.
Couple returns to Bradenton after surviving Dorian inside resort safe room
A couple from Bradenton is back home after being forced to ride out Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas. It was a frightful experience they will never forget.
A couple from Bradenton is back home after being forced to ride out Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas. It was a frightful experience they will never forget.
Bradenton Beach: Like driving into a Caribbean vacation
It's a small town known for its fishing piers and sugar sand beaches.
It's a small town known for its fishing piers and sugar sand beaches.
Community ensures young crash victims won't be forgotten
Matthew Powers' heart shined on the baseball diamond.
Matthew Powers' heart shined on the baseball diamond.
Turning trash into cash: Bradenton nonprofit holds competition to clean up beaches and waterways
A Bradenton non-profit organization has an interesting way of keeping local beaches and waterways clean: good old-fashioned competition.
A Bradenton non-profit organization has an interesting way of keeping local beaches and waterways clean: good old-fashioned competition.
'Tree of Life' gives Manatee 911 dispatchers a visual reminder of the lives they've saved
At the Manatee County Emergency Communications Center, a tree of life sprouts out on a wall.
At the Manatee County Emergency Communications Center, a tree of life sprouts out on a wall.
Eyes in the sky: Suspects can't outrun Manatee Sheriff's Office Aviation Unit
Every second counts when a suspect is on the loose. No one knows this better than members of the Manatee County Sheriff's Office Aviation Unit.
Every second counts when a suspect is on the loose. No one knows this better than members of the Manatee County Sheriff's Office Aviation Unit.
Two Bradenton women graduate at the top of their fire academy class
Stepping foot in a firehouse has become second nature for Elizabeth Alvarez and Madeline Coiner.
Stepping foot in a firehouse has become second nature for Elizabeth Alvarez and Madeline Coiner.
14-year-old steals car from Bradenton gas station, flees from deputies, officials say
A 14-year-old boy is in juvenile detention after stealing a car from a gas station and leading Manatee County deputies on a short chase.
A 14-year-old boy is in juvenile detention after stealing a car from a gas station and leading Manatee County deputies on a short chase.
Bradenton man wins $5,000 a week for life from scratch-off ticket
A Bradenton resident is now a millionaire after he claimed the top prize from a scratch-off ticket.
A Bradenton resident is now a millionaire after he claimed the top prize from a scratch-off ticket.
Court to decide fate of Manatee County charter school
Arguments began Monday in a court battle over the fate the Lincoln Memorial Academy charter school in Manatee County.
Arguments began Monday in a court battle over the fate the Lincoln Memorial Academy charter school in Manatee County.
Bradenton museum offers something for everyone
Want to see a meteorite from space? Or is your interest more in ancient fossils from long extinct beasts that walked the earth? What if you could see both in the same place while learning about other parts of this amazing world we live in?
Want to see a meteorite from space? Or is your interest more in ancient fossils from long extinct beasts that walked the earth? What if you could see both in the same place while learning about other parts of this amazing world we live in?
Bradenton camp gives every kid the chance to ride
The slogan at Dream Oaks Camp in Bradenton contains words to live by.
The slogan at Dream Oaks Camp in Bradenton contains words to live by.
K-9s trained to fly in Manatee County
Getting to those who need help can take time in some parts of Manatee County. The Manatee County Sheriff's Office said every second spent heading to parts of Myakka or Duette could cost K-9 partners valuable tracking time.
Getting to those who need help can take time in some parts of Manatee County. The Manatee County Sheriff's Office said every second spent heading to parts of Myakka or Duette could cost K-9 partners valuable tracking time.
Troopers investigate deadly crash in Palmetto
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a hit-and-run crash that left a man and a teenager dead early Saturday morning.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a hit-and-run crash that left a man and a teenager dead early Saturday morning.
Corrections deputy resigns after punching inmate
Caught in the middle of a jail-cell door tug of war with an inmate, Deputy Louis Valentin stepped in and throws a punch.
Caught in the middle of a jail-cell door tug of war with an inmate, Deputy Louis Valentin stepped in and throws a punch.
Sandhill crane's mating dance doesn't impress his lady
I think a lot of us guys can identify with a sandhill crane who was caught trying to impress a lady friend using his best dance moves.
I think a lot of us guys can identify with a sandhill crane who was caught trying to impress a lady friend using his best dance moves.
Recovery pods help inmates leave addiction behind
In Manatee County, where the opioid crisis has felt like a bomb dropped in the community, deputies and inmates are fighting back by changing lives.
In Manatee County, where the opioid crisis has felt like a bomb dropped in the community, deputies and inmates are fighting back by changing lives.
Myakka City teen hit by driver who failed to stop for school bus, troopers say
A 14-year-old boy walking to his school bus in rural Manatee County was hit by an SUV this morning, possibly the result of distracted driving.
A 14-year-old boy walking to his school bus in rural Manatee County was hit by an SUV this morning, possibly the result of distracted driving.