Celebratory gunfire could kill someone and land you in jail, sheriff warns
As 2020 kicks off with a bang, law enforcement officers want everyone to start their new year off right. That means choosing a proper way to celebrate.
As 2020 kicks off with a bang, law enforcement officers want everyone to start their new year off right. That means choosing a proper way to celebrate.
Woman 'dry stunned' while trying stop deputies from making arrest: Manatee Sheriff's Office
A 70-year-old grandmother was ‘dry stunned’ twice while Manatee County deputies served an arrest warrant on a man at the same residence.
A 70-year-old grandmother was ‘dry stunned’ twice while Manatee County deputies served an arrest warrant on a man at the same residence.
Despite need for new roof, Bradenton non-profit continues mission
At Turning Points in Bradenton, lives are turned around for the better. Volunteers and staff help people with things many take for granted: medical care, job placements, housing, laundry, and even showers and clothes.
At Turning Points in Bradenton, lives are turned around for the better. Volunteers and staff help people with things many take for granted: medical care, job placements, housing, laundry, and even showers and clothes.
FHP investigating golf cart hit and run crash in Bradenton
An 80-year-old woman sustained serious injuries after being hit by a car while on her golf cart, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
An 80-year-old woman sustained serious injuries after being hit by a car while on her golf cart, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Christmas surprise: Baby born in the car on the shoulder of US 301 in Bradenton
A Manatee County couple got a Christmas surprise. Their baby girl made her debut one week early and came so fast, she was delivered on the side of the road.
A Manatee County couple got a Christmas surprise. Their baby girl made her debut one week early and came so fast, she was delivered on the side of the road.
After decades of neglect, Caroline C removed from Manatee River
The Caroline C was once a vibrant ship, used to help others, but she has seen better days.
The Caroline C was once a vibrant ship, used to help others, but she has seen better days.
Police: Body found along shoreline in Longboat Key
The Town of Longboat Key Police Department is investigating the death of a man found along the beach shoreline.
The Town of Longboat Key Police Department is investigating the death of a man found along the beach shoreline.
Cremated remains found in Bradenton reunited with family friend
Cremated remains discovered by a groundskeeper in Bradenton are being reunited with a family friend.
Cremated remains discovered by a groundskeeper in Bradenton are being reunited with a family friend.
Woman killed in Manatee County chain-reaction crash
A fatal crash involving five vehicles shut down 301 southbound in Manatee County on Tuesday. Troopers say distracted driving was likely to blame.
A fatal crash involving five vehicles shut down 301 southbound in Manatee County on Tuesday. Troopers say distracted driving was likely to blame.
An excessive amount of body spray caused an evacuation on a Florida school bus
There was a tad too much body spray discharged on a school bus in Parrish, Florida.
There was a tad too much body spray discharged on a school bus in Parrish, Florida.
Video of person of interest released in slaughtered horse case
Manatee County deputies are working to identify a man in surveillance video who, they say, is a person of interest in the case of a horse slaughtered for its meat.
Manatee County deputies are working to identify a man in surveillance video who, they say, is a person of interest in the case of a horse slaughtered for its meat.
Gifts for kids in short supply at Bradenton Salvation Army
There's a lot of work happening at the Salvation Army in Manatee County to make Christmas wishes come true for 1,800 children.
There's a lot of work happening at the Salvation Army in Manatee County to make Christmas wishes come true for 1,800 children.
Dog rescued in Afghanistan may get new home in the States
After nourishing a dog back to health in Afghanistan, soldiers are trying to raise money to bring their new friend home.
After nourishing a dog back to health in Afghanistan, soldiers are trying to raise money to bring their new friend home.
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.