Sunshine Skyway Bridge disaster: 45 years later
Friday marked the 45th anniversary of one of the Tampa Bay area's worst tragedies, when a freighter hit the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, causing part of the bridge to collapse, killing dozens of people.
'Large depression' forces road closure in Bradenton
A portion of a Bradenton road is closed because of what police call a “large depression,” forcing crews to make repairs.
Manatee County World War II veteran receives highest honor from France
Victory over the Nazis was won in Europe 80 years ago, and it was because of the sacrifices of service members. A Manatee County U.S. Army veteran, who was one of those service members, received the highest award possible from France.
Man dies after being hit by car: BPD
A man died early Friday after Bradenton police say he was hit by a car.
Anna Maria Island Moose Lodge reopens after damage from Hurricane Helene
Thursday morning on Bradenton Beach, a line of people stretched nearly a block of Gulf Drive.
Video: Bradenton Oak & Stone general manager accused of burglarizing the business
The general manager of Oak & Stone in Bradenton has been arrested after police say he was caught on camera burglarizing the restaurant earlier this week.
Florida Senate votes to remove fluoride from public water supply
Florida could become the second state in the country to ban the addition of fluoride to public water supplies, following Utah earlier this year.
Teen shot during drug deal; 16-year-old charged with attempted murder: MCSO
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that left a 17-year-old injured and a 16-year-old charged with attempted murder.
Solar power to light up Manatee School for the Arts
Within a few weeks, Manatee School for the Arts in Palmetto will soon run on solar power, and officials are busy installing solar panels.
Video: Florida deputies capture gator spotted at high school
Some Manatee County deputies had the tough task of wrangling a gator that had made its way onto a high school campus, according to the sheriff's office.
Residents of Bradenton Beach mobile home park fighting eviction post-Hurricane Helene
The Pines Trailer Park in Bradenton Beach has withstood the test of time, but now, the park’s owner is telling residents that everyone will soon be evicted.
Former teacher accused of molesting, battering young students: MCSO
A former teacher at a public charter school faces serious charges after Manatee County deputies say multiple elementary-aged students came forward saying he inappropriately touched them.
Suspected drunk driver arrested following wrong-way chain reaction crash on I-75 in Manatee County: FHP
An accused drunk driver is behind bars after troopers say he was driving the wrong way on I-75 in Manatee County and caused a multi-vehicle crash early Thursday morning.
They've got their sea legs, but these Manatee County cats are ready for a forever home on land
23 cats were rescued from a boat in Manatee County that they had been living on for a while.
Plane crashes after veering off runway, sparking brush fire in Myakka City
A single-engine plane crashed at Bald Eagle Airfield in Myakka City, sparking a brush fire on Wednesday morning, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
Man arrested for shooting nephew during fight at Bradenton apartment complex: Deputies
A man was arrested Tuesday after deputies said he shot his nephew during a fight that escalated at a Bradenton apartment complex.
DUI driver crashes into deputy’s cruiser: MCSO
A Manatee County sheriff's deputy is doing OK after an alleged drunk driver crashed into him.
Manatee County deputy's SUV overturns after crash with pickup truck
A Manatee County Sheriff's Office SUV ended up on its roof after a crash that also involved a pickup truck in the Bradenton area.
Manatee County father becomes published author with book from the heart
A Manatee County father wrote a book from the heart with a message of love from a father to his children.
Manatee County man holds title for 'Florida's Strongest Man'
Brooks Larkin is all strength.