Person found shot in Bradenton, police say
A death investigation is underway in Bradenton after a person was found shot, police say.
A death investigation is underway in Bradenton after a person was found shot, police say.
Manatee deputies rescue distressed pelican on Anna Maria Island
Two Manatee County deputies discovered a pelican in distress Sunday morning on Anna Maria Island near the City Pier.
Two Manatee County deputies discovered a pelican in distress Sunday morning on Anna Maria Island near the City Pier.
Hero with a ladder honored for helping save families from Bradenton apartment fire
Walter Rivas said he thought of his family when he rescued a group of children and their parents from their burning apartment last month.
Walter Rivas said he thought of his family when he rescued a group of children and their parents from their burning apartment last month.
Volunteers needed to bottle feed, foster kittens for Bradenton animal rescue
This might be the most adorable volunteer opportunity ever: a Bradenton animal rescue is looking for anyone who wants to foster and bottle-feed tiny kittens this spring.
This might be the most adorable volunteer opportunity ever: a Bradenton animal rescue is looking for anyone who wants to foster and bottle-feed tiny kittens this spring.
Video shows 'angry' driver raging against Manatee County cyclists
A Manatee County woman says a driver tried to run her and her fiancé off the road. After being caught on video, he could be facing charges for losing his cool.
A Manatee County woman says a driver tried to run her and her fiancé off the road. After being caught on video, he could be facing charges for losing his cool.
FHP: Toddler hit and killed by vehicle in Palmetto
Troopers said the 2-year-old girl was outside on her own when she darted into the street and into the path of a vehicle.
Troopers said the 2-year-old girl was outside on her own when she darted into the street and into the path of a vehicle.
Fallen Florida trooper, Air Force veteran laid to rest Thursday
He touched countless lives, and thousands gathered Thursday to say farewell to Trooper Joseph Bullock.
He touched countless lives, and thousands gathered Thursday to say farewell to Trooper Joseph Bullock.
YouTube star buys DeSoto Speedway, plans to bring it back to its former glory
Cleetus McFarland runs a YouTube channel that boasts nearly two million subscribers. He just bought the DeSoto Speedway in Manatee County, and plans to restore the facility for car enthusiasts to enjoy.
Cleetus McFarland runs a YouTube channel that boasts nearly two million subscribers. He just bought the DeSoto Speedway in Manatee County, and plans to restore the facility for car enthusiasts to enjoy.
Once farmland, Perico Preserve now perfect home for once-homeless gopher tortoises
The gopher tortoise burrows are not hard to spot at Perico Preserve in Manatee County.
The gopher tortoise burrows are not hard to spot at Perico Preserve in Manatee County.
Troopers look for driver of burgundy vehicle that hit, killed pedestrian
The Florida Highway Patrol said 26-year-old Hung Dong was walking toward Prospect Road when a driver hit him and kept going. His body was thrown into a ditch near 33rd Street East, along Whitfield Avenue.
The Florida Highway Patrol said 26-year-old Hung Dong was walking toward Prospect Road when a driver hit him and kept going. His body was thrown into a ditch near 33rd Street East, along Whitfield Avenue.
Manatee County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing teen
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Edwin Chi Che-Leonardo.
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Edwin Chi Che-Leonardo.
Florida Attorney General looking into Bradenton woman's death, 11 years later
The body of Sheena Morris was found hanging in a Bradenton beach hotel room 11 years ago. The 22-year-old's death was ruled a suicide, but her mother says new evidence proves she was murdered.
The body of Sheena Morris was found hanging in a Bradenton beach hotel room 11 years ago. The 22-year-old's death was ruled a suicide, but her mother says new evidence proves she was murdered.
Minnesota woman sees long-lost dog's photo on beer cans promoting Manatee County shelter pups
Motorworks Brewing in Bradenton came up with a great idea to help Manatee County Animal Services spread the word about adoptable dogs.
Motorworks Brewing in Bradenton came up with a great idea to help Manatee County Animal Services spread the word about adoptable dogs.
Police: Hertz employee charged with grand theft auto for illegal rental scheme
He was supposed to be working for a rental car company at the airport. Instead, he was ripping the company off and giving his friends a cheap ride, according to police, who put the brakes on his scheme.
He was supposed to be working for a rental car company at the airport. Instead, he was ripping the company off and giving his friends a cheap ride, according to police, who put the brakes on his scheme.
Manatee sheriff: Man hung dog from tree for barking, then beat child for not helping hide remains
A man in Bradenton faces animal cruelty and child abuse charges after deputies said he hung a dog for barking, then beat a child who wouldn't help him hide the animal's remains.
A man in Bradenton faces animal cruelty and child abuse charges after deputies said he hung a dog for barking, then beat a child who wouldn't help him hide the animal's remains.
Explosives found after Bradenton man tells therapist of plan to harm roommate
A 52-year-old Manatee County man is in protective custody after deputies found explosive material in his home at 2511 32nd Ave. East.
A 52-year-old Manatee County man is in protective custody after deputies found explosive material in his home at 2511 32nd Ave. East.
Puppies join pro athletes for yoga at IMG Academy
The only thing more relaxing than yoga might be yoga with puppies. That's why IMG Academy is incorporating puppy yoga into its pro athlete summit in Bradenton.
The only thing more relaxing than yoga might be yoga with puppies. That's why IMG Academy is incorporating puppy yoga into its pro athlete summit in Bradenton.
After Python Bowl success, 'Wildman' stresses importance of python hunt
Eighty pythons were captured in this year's 'Python Bowl,' five by Dusty Crum's team. They took second place for the heaviest python, but their real reward comes from helping Florida's native wildlife.
Eighty pythons were captured in this year's 'Python Bowl,' five by Dusty Crum's team. They took second place for the heaviest python, but their real reward comes from helping Florida's native wildlife.
Local third-graders get a lesson on cyber safety
Thousands of Tampa Bay-area elementary school students are getting a crash course in internet safety.
Thousands of Tampa Bay-area elementary school students are getting a crash course in internet safety.
In daughter's name, mom champions nationwide database for emergency contacts
In 2005, Christine's daughter was killed by a drunk driver in a motorcycle crash on U.S. 19 in Palmetto. It took six hours for her to find out -- something she wants to keep from happening to anyone else.
In 2005, Christine's daughter was killed by a drunk driver in a motorcycle crash on U.S. 19 in Palmetto. It took six hours for her to find out -- something she wants to keep from happening to anyone else.