Manatee deputies seek person of interest in horse slaughter case
Man seen on surveillance video is a person of interest in Palmetto horse slaughter case.
Man seen on surveillance video is a person of interest in Palmetto horse slaughter case.
Stolen horse found slaughtered for its meat in Palmetto, deputies say
The owner of a stolen Palmetto horse ended up finding the animal's remains. It had apparently been butchered for meat.
The owner of a stolen Palmetto horse ended up finding the animal's remains. It had apparently been butchered for meat.
Florida boy with special needs has magical surprise visit with Santa
Christmas came early for a young Florida boy with cerebral palsy when he received a surprise visit from Santa Claus at his home in Palmetto on November 27.
Christmas came early for a young Florida boy with cerebral palsy when he received a surprise visit from Santa Claus at his home in Palmetto on November 27.
Christmas tree sales benefit addiction recovery ministry
Proceeds from two Christmas tree lots in Manatee County are helping people who are recovering from addiction. The trees recently caused Edward Bryant and his girlfriend, who were passing by, to stop.
Proceeds from two Christmas tree lots in Manatee County are helping people who are recovering from addiction. The trees recently caused Edward Bryant and his girlfriend, who were passing by, to stop.
Mom who went into labor on plane returns home with newborn
Nereida Araujo is happy to be back in Bradenton, safe and sound. The mom who went into labor while on a flight to Charlotte has returned home to Manatee County with her newborn baby.
Nereida Araujo is happy to be back in Bradenton, safe and sound. The mom who went into labor while on a flight to Charlotte has returned home to Manatee County with her newborn baby.
Bradenton soldier laid to rest in Sarasota
Several hundred people came together Wednesday afternoon to pay their respects to a hometown soldier killed during a training mission in South Korea. 20-year-old Nicholas Panipinto of Bradenton died after the vehicle he was in rolled over.
Several hundred people came together Wednesday afternoon to pay their respects to a hometown soldier killed during a training mission in South Korea. 20-year-old Nicholas Panipinto of Bradenton died after the vehicle he was in rolled over.
Well-known Cortez fisherman hit, dragged by pickup truck driver: deputies
Freddy Gilliland is a name just about everyone knows in the Manatee County fishing village of Cortez. Deputies say he's now fighting for his life after a man hit him with a truck and dragged him down the street.
Freddy Gilliland is a name just about everyone knows in the Manatee County fishing village of Cortez. Deputies say he's now fighting for his life after a man hit him with a truck and dragged him down the street.
Burt Reynolds' Trans Am is the star of all star cars
When it comes to celebrity cars - the Family Truckster, Christine, and even Burt Reynolds' 1971 Ford Galaxy 500 from "White Lightning" - none hold as much recognition as the Bandit.
When it comes to celebrity cars - the Family Truckster, Christine, and even Burt Reynolds' 1971 Ford Galaxy 500 from "White Lightning" - none hold as much recognition as the Bandit.
Middle school teacher arrested after multiple accusations of inappropriately touching students
At Brookside Middle School, female students said something happening inside Maxwell Guss's classroom wasn't right. Investigators say their suspicions were not the result of paranoia - and administrators may have failed to report allegations of misconduct as far back as 2017, when Guss worked at a high school.
At Brookside Middle School, female students said something happening inside Maxwell Guss's classroom wasn't right. Investigators say their suspicions were not the result of paranoia - and administrators may have failed to report allegations of misconduct as far back as 2017, when Guss worked at a high school.
Manatee County Formula 1 World Constructors team heads to world championship
Six students from Manatee County are about to travel across the globe to face off in the Formula 1 World Constructors' Championship (WCC).
Six students from Manatee County are about to travel across the globe to face off in the Formula 1 World Constructors' Championship (WCC).
7-year-old gets lost after telling teacher he is allowed to walk home; school investigating
Fredy told his teacher he was allowed to walk home from school, so she let him go. He ended up at a familiar place, but his mom wants to make sure it doesn't happen again.
Fredy told his teacher he was allowed to walk home from school, so she let him go. He ended up at a familiar place, but his mom wants to make sure it doesn't happen again.
Flags fly from Tampa to Bradenton for hero gone too soon
Wednesday night, the body of Army Spc. Nicholas Panipinto was flown to Tampa and escorted to his hometown in Manatee County.
Wednesday night, the body of Army Spc. Nicholas Panipinto was flown to Tampa and escorted to his hometown in Manatee County.
Bradenton soldier killed while training in South Korea
The body of a soldier from Manatee County is on the way home after a training exercise ended tragically in South Korea. The U.S. Army says 20-year-old Nicholas Panipinto was killed when his armored vehicle overturned last week at Camp Humphreys.
The body of a soldier from Manatee County is on the way home after a training exercise ended tragically in South Korea. The U.S. Army says 20-year-old Nicholas Panipinto was killed when his armored vehicle overturned last week at Camp Humphreys.
Hit-and-run driver seriously injured 20-year-old pedestrian in Palmetto
Florida Highway Patrol troopers are searching for a hit-and-run driver who seriously injured a Palmetto pedestrian on Veterans Day.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers are searching for a hit-and-run driver who seriously injured a Palmetto pedestrian on Veterans Day.
Notes left in Bradenton neighborhood say whites "suffered" to "earn white privilege"
Letters spouting white supremacist rhetoric were left for residents in the diverse Village of the Arts neighborhood. The website of a neo-Nazi group was included on the pages.
Letters spouting white supremacist rhetoric were left for residents in the diverse Village of the Arts neighborhood. The website of a neo-Nazi group was included on the pages.
WWII pilot celebrates 100th birthday in Bradenton
Retired Air Force Colonel Jack Koser enlisted in 1940 and served his country for almost 30 years. This week, he celebrated his 100th birthday at home in Bradenton.
Retired Air Force Colonel Jack Koser enlisted in 1940 and served his country for almost 30 years. This week, he celebrated his 100th birthday at home in Bradenton.
Marty Orban of 'Orban Nursery' passes away after four years of battling cancer, family says
Marty Orban, known for being part of the family that owned Orban Nursery in Bradenton, Florida for decades, has passed away, according to a statement issued by his son.
Marty Orban, known for being part of the family that owned Orban Nursery in Bradenton, Florida for decades, has passed away, according to a statement issued by his son.
Crash near bus stop leaves student hospitalized remainder of 8th-grade year
two weeks ago, an eighth-grader at Electa Arcotte Lee Magnet Middle School waited at his bus stop when a crashing car flew his way. With many broken bones and surgeries, he will be homeschooled the rest of the year.
two weeks ago, an eighth-grader at Electa Arcotte Lee Magnet Middle School waited at his bus stop when a crashing car flew his way. With many broken bones and surgeries, he will be homeschooled the rest of the year.
Video shows person suspected of stealing thousands of wedding gifts
Emma and Chris Cox are trying not to let a very dark cloud hang over their wedding day, but it's hard not to after someone apparently ripped-off thousands of gifts during their reception.
Emma and Chris Cox are trying not to let a very dark cloud hang over their wedding day, but it's hard not to after someone apparently ripped-off thousands of gifts during their reception.
Dog that killed Chihuahua in Myakka City park may be repeat offender: animal control
A Myakka City woman is heartbroken and angry after another dog in a park killed her Chihuahua. Her son was also injured. Animal control is investigating whether the dog is a repeat offender.
A Myakka City woman is heartbroken and angry after another dog in a park killed her Chihuahua. Her son was also injured. Animal control is investigating whether the dog is a repeat offender.