Substitute teacher sent naked photo to Manatee County high school student: Deputies
Manatee County deputies are investigating after they say a substitute teacher was sending inappropriate messages and photos to a student.
Woman accused of trying to scam hurricane relief program in Bradenton
A woman is accused of trying to scam a hurricane assistance program.
Bradenton woman accused of claiming she had ‘botox’ while trying to file fraudulent hurricane assistance claim
A Bradenton woman was arrested Friday for filing a fraudulent hurricane disaster assistance claim, according to the Bradenton Police Department.
Medium level of red tide detected at Manatee County location after Hurricane Milton
There are new warnings about red tide in areas of Manatee County that were hardest hit by Hurricane Milton. Officials said people should take precautions around the Rod and Reel Pier, which is on the northernmost tip of the county.
Suspected romance scammer swindles $100K from Bradenton widower: Police
A Bradenton widower lost $100K to a man police say pretended to be a woman from the United Kingdom who needed to pay off a debt before she could move to Florida to be in a relationship with him.
Salvation Army of Manatee County takes a dive to kick off Red Kettle campaign
A kickoff to the holiday season takes on a new meaning for the Salvation Army of Manatee County.
Tampa Area airports find many guns in luggage over Veterans Day Weekend: TSA
Thirteen loaded firearms were taken from passengers while they boarded flights from three different Tampa Bay Area airports, according to TSA.
Bradenton woman returning from grocery store shot to death in car, police say
An innocent Bradenton woman is dead and police are searching for the gunmen who investigators believe may have opened fire in two separate neighborhoods Tuesday.
Guy Fieri Foundation honors first responders on Anna Maria Island
Serving those who have served us is the goal of the Guy Fieri Foundation. The celebrity chef rolled into Holmes Beach on Wednesday with an army of chefs to support local first responders.
Ashlee's Toy Closet gives toys to kids affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton
Unfortunately, for many people in our area, much of what they owned ended up on the curb ruined by recent hurricanes.
Bradenton Beach waterfront restaurant reopens 6 weeks after hurricanes: 'Many hands make light work'
One of Bradenton Beach’s many beachfront restaurants saw friends toast the day it finally reopened after six weeks after Hurricanes Milton and Helene.
Fugitive wanted for sexually assaulting kids in New Hampshire arrested in Bradenton
Bradenton police arrested a man they say sexually assaulted children in New Hampshire and went on the lam.
'I need to know what happened to him' Man dies after being found unconscious
How 27-year-old Sherrone Jackson ended up with a traumatic brain injury, leading to his death, remains a mystery.
Sarasota County man dead after being found unconscious, injured in Bradenton neighborhood: Detectives
A Sarasota County man is dead after he was found unconscious and injured in a West Bradenton neighborhood more than a week ago. Now, detectives are investigating what led up to the man's death.
Star Fish Company is recovering from Hurricane Helene, one grouper taco at a time
In the fishing village of Cortez in Manatee County, Star Fish Company has been serving freshly caught fish for generations until Hurricanes Milton and Helene threatened everything.
Holmes Beach mayor race comes down to less than 35 votes
Tuesday's election was tough, and it came down to the last few votes. After a nail-biting election, Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Titsworth won another term.
Bradenton Beach business owners band together after Hurricane Helene storm surge scooped up shop
The owner of a Bradenton Beach bagel shop is helping a fellow business owner stay afloat after she lost her ice cream store and bakery during Hurricane Helene.
Bradenton mother killed in DUI crash over the weekend: ‘She touched so many lives’
Sara Holmes, a Bradenton mother of two, had everything to look forward to. But, her future came to an end Saturday evening when her car was struck by a suspected drunk driver.
Missing Manatee County children found in Georgia, mother arrested
Two missing children from Manatee County are safe and their mother is in custody after being found in Georgia on Monday, according to the sheriff's office.