Sea turtle hatchings on the rise as dune loss, human disruption raise concerns on Anna Maria Island
Anna Maria Island is entering the peak of sea turtle nesting season, with hatchlings now emerging from nests across local beaches.
Anna Maria Island is entering the peak of sea turtle nesting season, with hatchlings now emerging from nests across local beaches.
Manatee County offering sandbags Friday to help prepare this hurricane season. Here's where to get them
Families in Manatee County can pick up sandbags at a drive-thru event on Friday as part of the county's effort to help residents prepare this hurricane season.
Families in Manatee County can pick up sandbags at a drive-thru event on Friday as part of the county's effort to help residents prepare this hurricane season.
Stolen gun among weapons seized from suspected drug trafficker in Bradenton: Police
Police in Bradenton have arrested a suspected drug trafficker and seized three guns, including one that was stolen, from his home.
Police in Bradenton have arrested a suspected drug trafficker and seized three guns, including one that was stolen, from his home.
Juveniles arrested for shooting flare gun, setting yacht on fire: BPD
Three juveniles were arrested for setting a yacht on fire after a 911 caller said he saw them fire a flare gun off the Green Bridge in Bradenton, according to police.
Three juveniles were arrested for setting a yacht on fire after a 911 caller said he saw them fire a flare gun off the Green Bridge in Bradenton, according to police.
Willie Taggart brings vision of helping others achieve their dreams to Palmetto
Willie Taggart has seen success both on and off the football field.
Willie Taggart has seen success both on and off the football field.
Video: Florida deputies rescue mother duck and ducklings after fluffy family tried to cross I-75
A daring duck rescue in Manatee County was captured on camera Saturday.
A daring duck rescue in Manatee County was captured on camera Saturday.
Bradenton boat fire closes portion of Riverwalk
A portion of Bradenton’s Riverwalk closed Monday afternoon due to a boat fire.
A portion of Bradenton’s Riverwalk closed Monday afternoon due to a boat fire.
Bradenton police looking for witnesses in deadly crash, photos released: BPD
The Bradenton Police Department is looking to interview any potential witnesses after a deadly crash that killed a passenger and critically injured the driver of a motorcycle.
The Bradenton Police Department is looking to interview any potential witnesses after a deadly crash that killed a passenger and critically injured the driver of a motorcycle.
Teens arrested in Bradenton vandalism: Police
Two teens were arrested for criminal mischief after their parents turned them in after a men's restroom was vandalized in Bradenton, officers said.
Two teens were arrested for criminal mischief after their parents turned them in after a men's restroom was vandalized in Bradenton, officers said.
1 dead, 1 critically injured in Bradenton crash
Bradenton police arrested a local man overnight for DUI manslaughter and DUI with serious bodily injury.
Bradenton police arrested a local man overnight for DUI manslaughter and DUI with serious bodily injury.
VIDEO: Suspect steals e-bike from shopper inside Bradenton Family Dollar, police say
The Bradenton Police Department is looking for the suspect in an e-bike theft at a Family Dollar store.
The Bradenton Police Department is looking for the suspect in an e-bike theft at a Family Dollar store.
Man hospitalized after lightning strike on Holmes Beach
A man in his 40s was hospitalized after being struck by lightning while on Holmes Beach near 68th St. on Monday.
A man in his 40s was hospitalized after being struck by lightning while on Holmes Beach near 68th St. on Monday.
Volunteers needed to plant 12,000 sea oats on Anna Maria Island after busy hurricane season
Keep Manatee Beautiful is asking for 300 volunteers to help plant 12,000 sea oats on July 26.
Keep Manatee Beautiful is asking for 300 volunteers to help plant 12,000 sea oats on July 26.
Holmes Beach bans metal shovels, gardening tools from the sand
The City of Holmes Beach has passed an ordinance that will not allow metal shovels or gardening tools on the beach to dig holes.
The City of Holmes Beach has passed an ordinance that will not allow metal shovels or gardening tools on the beach to dig holes.
WATCH: 2 waterspouts spotted along Bradenton Riverwalk
Multiple waterspouts were seen on Sunday along the Bradenton Riverwalk.
Multiple waterspouts were seen on Sunday along the Bradenton Riverwalk.
3 high school friends expand Gateway Subs to Ellenton
Three high school friends have expanded Gateway Subs to Ellenton.
Three high school friends have expanded Gateway Subs to Ellenton.
Lake Manatee Dam gets $3M in emergency repairs
Emergency repairs to the Lake Manatee Dam are underway in hopes of fixing it before the 2025 hurricane season ramps up.
Emergency repairs to the Lake Manatee Dam are underway in hopes of fixing it before the 2025 hurricane season ramps up.
Manatee County mothers on a mission to protect students as investigations into 2 teachers continues
Two mothers are on a mission to protect Manatee County students after they say their children were victimized by teachers.
Two mothers are on a mission to protect Manatee County students after they say their children were victimized by teachers.
1 person dies, another hospitalized after fire breaks out at Bradenton home: CHFR
A person has died and another was hospitalized with burns to her face and arms after a house fire broke out at a Bradenton home on Saturday afternoon, according to Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue.
A person has died and another was hospitalized with burns to her face and arms after a house fire broke out at a Bradenton home on Saturday afternoon, according to Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue.
Thousands descend on Sarasota County for US Rowing National Championships
They are the top athletes in youth rowing, and they’re coming from across the country to Nathan Benderson park this weekend. One day you could even see them in the Olympics. From Thursday to Sunday, the public can come out and watch the US Rowing Youth National Championship.
They are the top athletes in youth rowing, and they’re coming from across the country to Nathan Benderson park this weekend. One day you could even see them in the Olympics. From Thursday to Sunday, the public can come out and watch the US Rowing Youth National Championship.