Bradenton man becomes millionaire after buying $10 scratch-off lotto ticket
Lottery officials said Walker chose to receive his winnings in a one-time, lump-sum payment of $1,475,000.
Lottery officials said Walker chose to receive his winnings in a one-time, lump-sum payment of $1,475,000.
'Not a dry eye in the house' as 9-year-old kidney transplant recipient's prized pig breaks auction record
There was a record-breaking swine auction at the Manatee County Fair this year, but the pig that took nearly five times the normal price is only part of the story.
There was a record-breaking swine auction at the Manatee County Fair this year, but the pig that took nearly five times the normal price is only part of the story.
Adoptable dogs pictured on Motorworks Brewing lager cans
Each passing day brings more dogs through the doors at Manatee County Animal Services, and the folks at Motorworks Brewing are launching a campaign to help. The Bradenton brewery has turned its beer cans into adoption fliers for shelter pets at the shelter.
Each passing day brings more dogs through the doors at Manatee County Animal Services, and the folks at Motorworks Brewing are launching a campaign to help. The Bradenton brewery has turned its beer cans into adoption fliers for shelter pets at the shelter.
One year after kidney transplant, 9-year-old auctions prize-winning swine at Manatee County Fair
One year ago, an 8-year-old Manatee County boy named Larry was getting ready to have a kidney transplant. But the kidney was just a hurdle he had to jump on his way to his first real test in life: raising a pig to enter in the Swine Live Auction at the Manatee County Fair.
One year ago, an 8-year-old Manatee County boy named Larry was getting ready to have a kidney transplant. But the kidney was just a hurdle he had to jump on his way to his first real test in life: raising a pig to enter in the Swine Live Auction at the Manatee County Fair.
Passerby goes home to get ladder, returns to rescue residents from apartment fire
There’s not much left of Mira Lagos apartment building in Bradenton after a massive fire Monday morning.
There’s not much left of Mira Lagos apartment building in Bradenton after a massive fire Monday morning.
Dump truck driver killed in crash as rescue efforts fail
A driver lost control of a dump truck near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge this morning, leading to a crash and fire that ultimately claimed the driver’s life.
A driver lost control of a dump truck near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge this morning, leading to a crash and fire that ultimately claimed the driver’s life.
Dozens audition to sing the Star-Spangled Banner before Pirates and Marauders games
The empty seats at Lecom Park in Bradenton will soon be filled as the Pittsburgh Pirates kick off their spring training. However, before that first pitch can be thrown, the Pirates have to make sure their singers can hit the right note.
The empty seats at Lecom Park in Bradenton will soon be filled as the Pittsburgh Pirates kick off their spring training. However, before that first pitch can be thrown, the Pirates have to make sure their singers can hit the right note.
Service dog donated to help Manatee County first responders manage stress
With four paws and a wagging tail, Rucker has become the newest member of Manatee County's first responder family.
With four paws and a wagging tail, Rucker has become the newest member of Manatee County's first responder family.
World's Strongest Man returns to Bradenton
The World’s Strongest Man competition is headed back to the Bay Area.
The World’s Strongest Man competition is headed back to the Bay Area.
State prepares to add vertical netting along Skyway to curb suicides
The state of Florida is beginning the process of finding a contractor to build a three-million-dollar vertical net along the sides of the iconic Sunshine Skyway connecting St. Petersburg and Terra Ceia.
The state of Florida is beginning the process of finding a contractor to build a three-million-dollar vertical net along the sides of the iconic Sunshine Skyway connecting St. Petersburg and Terra Ceia.
Home intruder shot with own gun by victim: deputies
Manatee County deputies say a homeowner shot and killed a suspected home invader with the suspect's own gun.
Manatee County deputies say a homeowner shot and killed a suspected home invader with the suspect's own gun.
US men's soccer team avoids Middle East conflict by moving training camp to Bradenton
Turmoil in the Mideast sent the US Men's Soccer Team scrambling to find a new place to train. The team was scheduled to begin workouts in Qatar this week, which is not that far from Iran.
Turmoil in the Mideast sent the US Men's Soccer Team scrambling to find a new place to train. The team was scheduled to begin workouts in Qatar this week, which is not that far from Iran.
DeSoto Square Mall owners face foreclosure; plans proposed for residential development
Once vibrant and busy, the mall is now a shadow of itself, hanging on with a single restaurant, a few chain stores, and small businesses.
Once vibrant and busy, the mall is now a shadow of itself, hanging on with a single restaurant, a few chain stores, and small businesses.
Crime spree: Suspect injures elderly woman on golf cart, vandalizes church, plants tree
Deputies arrested a man they say went on a bizarre crime spree in Manatee County Tuesday.
Deputies arrested a man they say went on a bizarre crime spree in Manatee County Tuesday.
Move over: Driver crashes into Manatee County deputy's parked vehicle
A driver and a Manatee County Sheriff's Deputy escaped a crash without serious injuries, but you might assume otherwise when you see their vehicles.
A driver and a Manatee County Sheriff's Deputy escaped a crash without serious injuries, but you might assume otherwise when you see their vehicles.
Hundreds of years of Florida history being uncovered at Manatee Mineral Spring
With every sift of dirt, new clues appear, dating back to the 1700s.
With every sift of dirt, new clues appear, dating back to the 1700s.
Deputies search for burglar who broke into Bradenton home to suck victim's toes
Investigators in Manatee County are searching for a burglar who sucked on a man's toes after breaking into his Bradenton home.
Investigators in Manatee County are searching for a burglar who sucked on a man's toes after breaking into his Bradenton home.
Motorcyclist dies in Manatee County crash, deputies say
Manatee County deputies are investigating a crash where a motorcyclist passed away, they said.
Manatee County deputies are investigating a crash where a motorcyclist passed away, they said.
Grandmother plans to sue Manatee Sheriff's Office for stunning her
A Manatee County grandmother says she plans to sue the sheriff's office after deputies used a taser on her when she did not let them inside her house with an arrest warrant.
A Manatee County grandmother says she plans to sue the sheriff's office after deputies used a taser on her when she did not let them inside her house with an arrest warrant.
Deputies rescue goat in Manatee County on New Year’s Day
Manatee County deputies discovered a loose goat running in traffic near the 5800 block of 14th St. W. on Jan. 1.
Manatee County deputies discovered a loose goat running in traffic near the 5800 block of 14th St. W. on Jan. 1.