Manatee County authorities warn of road rage among mating gators
A 9-foot gator had to be removed from the roadway in Manatee County after it was spotted being aggressive with traffic.
A 9-foot gator had to be removed from the roadway in Manatee County after it was spotted being aggressive with traffic.
Nursing home resident had COVID-19, family learns after his death
More families of people who lived in long-term care before they died from COVID-19 want to know why the spread of the disease was kept a secret until it was too late.
More families of people who lived in long-term care before they died from COVID-19 want to know why the spread of the disease was kept a secret until it was too late.
Death toll rises as Bay Area long-term care facilities fight uphill COVID-19 battle
Nursing homes and assisted living facilities are proving to be hotbeds for the novel coronavirus. A growing percentage of COVID-19 cases and deaths are attributed to long-term care facilities.
Nursing homes and assisted living facilities are proving to be hotbeds for the novel coronavirus. A growing percentage of COVID-19 cases and deaths are attributed to long-term care facilities.
Manatee County drive-through COVID-19 test site opens April 29
Manatee County will soon have the ability to test 740 more people for COVID-19 thanks to testing materials purchased with the help of Manatee County Regional Health.
Manatee County will soon have the ability to test 740 more people for COVID-19 thanks to testing materials purchased with the help of Manatee County Regional Health.
Family did not know nursing home was overrun with COVID-19 cases until it was too late
Family members in Minnesota are still trying to figure out how the nursing home in Florida where their mother lived became a hot sport for COVID-19 infection without anyone knowing.
Family members in Minnesota are still trying to figure out how the nursing home in Florida where their mother lived became a hot sport for COVID-19 infection without anyone knowing.
Manatee, Sarasota school districts reschedule graduation dates
It's become much more evident that high school seniors won't have the traditional graduation ceremony they expected earlier this year after the COVID-19 outbreak.
It's become much more evident that high school seniors won't have the traditional graduation ceremony they expected earlier this year after the COVID-19 outbreak.
Two nursing homes account for 23 deaths from COVID-19 in Manatee County
Nearly two dozen residents have died due to COVID-19 at two long-term care facilities owned by the same management company in Manatee County: Braden River Rehab Center and Riviera Palms Rehabilitation Center.
Nearly two dozen residents have died due to COVID-19 at two long-term care facilities owned by the same management company in Manatee County: Braden River Rehab Center and Riviera Palms Rehabilitation Center.
Traveling employees may have spread COVID-19 at two Manatee County long-term facilities, DoH says
The problem started about three weeks ago. Residents at long-term care facilities in Manatee County began to show symptoms of COVID-19.
The problem started about three weeks ago. Residents at long-term care facilities in Manatee County began to show symptoms of COVID-19.
Manatee County commissioners vote to rescind curfew order
Commissioners of Manatee County voted Tuesday morning to end a temporary curfew order that quickly became a hot button issue.
Commissioners of Manatee County voted Tuesday morning to end a temporary curfew order that quickly became a hot button issue.
More than 25% of Manatee's COVID-19 cases are residents of long-term care facilities
The number of COVID-19 cases in nursing and assisted living facilities in Manatee County is among the highest in Florida.
The number of COVID-19 cases in nursing and assisted living facilities in Manatee County is among the highest in Florida.
RN salutes fellow veteran who died from COVID-19 at Manatee Memorial Hospital
A registered nurse at Manatee Memorial Hospital paid tribute to a fellow veteran who passed away from COVID-19.
A registered nurse at Manatee Memorial Hospital paid tribute to a fellow veteran who passed away from COVID-19.
Manatee deputies searching for missing, endangered man
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Timothy Rodgers, who they consider missing and endangered.
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Timothy Rodgers, who they consider missing and endangered.
Manatee County's first African American commissioner dies from COVID-19 complications
Manatee County is mourning the passing of a former commissioner who played a major role in the history of the county and African Americans.
Manatee County is mourning the passing of a former commissioner who played a major role in the history of the county and African Americans.
Manatee County extends curfew order until Tuesday
Commissioners in Manatee County aren’t ready to end the countywide curfew yet. They voted Friday to extend the order into next week.
Commissioners in Manatee County aren’t ready to end the countywide curfew yet. They voted Friday to extend the order into next week.
Praise and thanks shared by Bay Area first responders, healthcare workers
It was a simple gesture, but it came as a big surprise for medical professionals in Manatee County.
It was a simple gesture, but it came as a big surprise for medical professionals in Manatee County.
Manatee, Hillsborough curfews face challenges
A Tampa attorney is planning to file a lawsuit over Hillsborough County’s new curfew order, claiming it violates the state's sunshine laws.
A Tampa attorney is planning to file a lawsuit over Hillsborough County’s new curfew order, claiming it violates the state's sunshine laws.
Manatee County commission eases curfew restrictions after ACLU criticism
After a local ACLU chapter expressed concern over Manatee County's curfew order, changes were made by the commissioners.
After a local ACLU chapter expressed concern over Manatee County's curfew order, changes were made by the commissioners.
With a big smile on his face, Bradenton's boy birthday becomes extra special with surprise drive-by parade
A Bradenton boy with Down syndrome was excited to turn 11 years old, until the coronavirus interrupted his plans. But it took the community to step in and make his birthday special anyway.
A Bradenton boy with Down syndrome was excited to turn 11 years old, until the coronavirus interrupted his plans. But it took the community to step in and make his birthday special anyway.
Doctor's offices move outdoors, use makeshift test kits to serve potential COVID-19 patients
When Dr. Steve Grogg's Sarasota office got its first positive COVID-19 test result, he realized they needed to move that part of the operation out of the main office, as a service to all of his patients.
When Dr. Steve Grogg's Sarasota office got its first positive COVID-19 test result, he realized they needed to move that part of the operation out of the main office, as a service to all of his patients.
Boat ramps reopen in Manatee County
Public boat ramps in Manatee County reopened Monday, but commissioners said if boaters fail to follow social distance guidelines, they’re prepared to close them again.
Public boat ramps in Manatee County reopened Monday, but commissioners said if boaters fail to follow social distance guidelines, they’re prepared to close them again.