From hive to business: Florida beekeepers get a boost on World Honey Bee Day
The University of Florida is helping beekeepers across the state transform their passion into a profession.
The University of Florida is helping beekeepers across the state transform their passion into a profession.
Sawfish trapped in lower Tampa Bay rescued thanks to young fisherman’s catch of a lifetime
Sawfish were once a common sight in Florida waters, but now they're endangered and facing a number of threats – including an illness that causes them to spin.
Sawfish were once a common sight in Florida waters, but now they're endangered and facing a number of threats – including an illness that causes them to spin.
Giovanni Pelletier’s body officially identified by medical examiner
A body found in a retention pond during a search for a missing teenager has been identified by the medical examiner as 18-year-old Giovanni Pelletier.
A body found in a retention pond during a search for a missing teenager has been identified by the medical examiner as 18-year-old Giovanni Pelletier.
School zone speed cameras catch drivers as fast as 78 mph, Bradenton officials say
Bradenton police are warning drivers to slow down after the city’s school zone cameras caught 50 speeders on the first day of the 2025-26 school year.
Bradenton police are warning drivers to slow down after the city’s school zone cameras caught 50 speeders on the first day of the 2025-26 school year.
Missing Florida girl found, mother arrested a week after bolting during Walmart theft investigation
A 2-year-old girl has been safely located, and her mother is behind bars, a week after deputies say the pair sped away from a Manatee County Walmart following a theft investigation.
A 2-year-old girl has been safely located, and her mother is behind bars, a week after deputies say the pair sped away from a Manatee County Walmart following a theft investigation.
Manatee County inches closer to removing debris from waterways clogged by the 2024 hurricane season
Since last year’s hurricanes, trees and debris continue to be removed from waterways across Manatee County.
Since last year’s hurricanes, trees and debris continue to be removed from waterways across Manatee County.
Florida man opens fire on brother after watching him stab his girlfriend: MCSO
Manatee County detectives are investigating a shooting and a stabbing that left a man and a woman with non-life-threatening injuries on Tuesday morning.
Manatee County detectives are investigating a shooting and a stabbing that left a man and a woman with non-life-threatening injuries on Tuesday morning.
Family of teen presumed dead wants the FBI involved in investigation
The family of Giovanni Pelletier is calling for federal investigators to take over after they claim local law enforcement has "failed to treat the case with urgency".
The family of Giovanni Pelletier is calling for federal investigators to take over after they claim local law enforcement has "failed to treat the case with urgency".
Medical examiner unable to identify body as Giovanni Pelletier due to state of decomposition: MCSO
A medical examiner has yet to make a positive identification of Giovanni Pelletier, the 18-year-old who went missing in Florida on Aug. 1, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
A medical examiner has yet to make a positive identification of Giovanni Pelletier, the 18-year-old who went missing in Florida on Aug. 1, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
Manatee County crash kills 2 teens, hospitalizes 2 others: FHP investigating
Two teens are dead and two more were taken to the hospital after the driver of a Dodge Charger crashed and collided with several trees, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Two teens are dead and two more were taken to the hospital after the driver of a Dodge Charger crashed and collided with several trees, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
New rules for drivers in school zones around Tampa Bay
As the new school year begins on Monday, there are some new rules that will impact some drivers in Tampa.
As the new school year begins on Monday, there are some new rules that will impact some drivers in Tampa.
Missing teen vanishes after texting ‘help me’ to mother
The search continues for 18-year-old Giovanni Pelletier, who texted ‘help me' to his mother and vanished while traveling with his cousin and friends to visit relatives across the state.
The search continues for 18-year-old Giovanni Pelletier, who texted ‘help me' to his mother and vanished while traveling with his cousin and friends to visit relatives across the state.
Car found in pond after pursuit of robbery suspects who got away: FHP
Investigators are searching for robbery suspects whose car they say was found in a pond after leading law enforcement on a pursuit through two counties early Friday.
Investigators are searching for robbery suspects whose car they say was found in a pond after leading law enforcement on a pursuit through two counties early Friday.
Family raises reward to $25,000 for any information in case of missing North Carolina teen
Giovanni Pelletier’s family raised a reward of $25,000 for any information about the missing teen.
Giovanni Pelletier’s family raised a reward of $25,000 for any information about the missing teen.
Missing child ‘in danger’ after mother bolts from Manatee County Walmart following theft investigation: MCSO
Deputies in Manatee County are searching for a toddler and her mother.
Deputies in Manatee County are searching for a toddler and her mother.
Manatee County takes first step toward teen curfew
Manatee County took the first step toward a curfew on Tuesday, which would cover teens under the age of seventeen. Commissioners approved the ordinance in its first vote.
Manatee County took the first step toward a curfew on Tuesday, which would cover teens under the age of seventeen. Commissioners approved the ordinance in its first vote.
Search underway for missing 18-year-old last seen in Manatee County
The search continues for a missing 18-year-old who was last seen in Manatee County, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office.
The search continues for a missing 18-year-old who was last seen in Manatee County, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office.
3 cats, including 1 dead, found abandoned in crate in Manatee County: ‘One of the most heartbreaking cases’
Manatee County Animal Welfare said an investigation is underway after three cats – including one that was dead – were found abandoned in a crate.
Manatee County Animal Welfare said an investigation is underway after three cats – including one that was dead – were found abandoned in a crate.
Florida DOGE begins audit of Manatee County spending as part of statewide effort
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia announced on Tuesday that his office is working in conjunction with DOGE of Florida to look at spending in Manatee County.
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia announced on Tuesday that his office is working in conjunction with DOGE of Florida to look at spending in Manatee County.
Unified front against hunger: Manatee Food Security Network tackles growing crisis
A growing crisis of food insecurity in Manatee County has sparked a new collaboration to ensure no one goes hungry.
A growing crisis of food insecurity in Manatee County has sparked a new collaboration to ensure no one goes hungry.