Manatee County's Piney Point funding gap reaches $23.4M as commissioners clash
A funding rift has divided Manatee County commissioners as they work to handle an unexpected $23.4 million shortfall stemming from the prolonged cleanup of the Piney Point phosphate plant.
A funding rift has divided Manatee County commissioners as they work to handle an unexpected $23.4 million shortfall stemming from the prolonged cleanup of the Piney Point phosphate plant.
Manatee County Facebook Marketplace sting takes down Florida theft ring: MCSO
A sophisticated statewide theft ring unraveled in Bradenton after undercover detectives set up a Facebook Marketplace sting to catch suspects reselling stolen Home Depot rental equipment, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
A sophisticated statewide theft ring unraveled in Bradenton after undercover detectives set up a Facebook Marketplace sting to catch suspects reselling stolen Home Depot rental equipment, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
Bradenton breaks ground on $30M City Park project aiming to revitalize community
Local and state leaders broke ground Tuesday on a $30 million project aimed at transforming the area around LECOM Park while providing long-awaited resources to an underserved neighborhood.
Local and state leaders broke ground Tuesday on a $30 million project aimed at transforming the area around LECOM Park while providing long-awaited resources to an underserved neighborhood.
Manatee County man pinned under truck after vehicle slams into home: FHP
A pickup truck barreled through a stop sign and crashed inside a Manatee County home early Tuesday morning, pinning a sleeping resident underneath the vehicle.
A pickup truck barreled through a stop sign and crashed inside a Manatee County home early Tuesday morning, pinning a sleeping resident underneath the vehicle.
Eastbound lanes of State Road 70 reopened after stopped bicyclist killed in crash: FHP
The eastbound lanes of State Road 70, east of 5th Street West in Bradenton, closed after a bicyclist was struck and killed. Those lanes have since reopened.
The eastbound lanes of State Road 70, east of 5th Street West in Bradenton, closed after a bicyclist was struck and killed. Those lanes have since reopened.
Florida man arrested trying to sell stolen radioactive device on Facebook: FHP
The Florida Highway Patrol arrested a man after an investigation into the theft of a Moisture Density Gauge, valued between $10,000 and $20,000.
The Florida Highway Patrol arrested a man after an investigation into the theft of a Moisture Density Gauge, valued between $10,000 and $20,000.
Manatee County launches high-water rescue vehicle, lifeguards trained for flood emergencies
The Manatee County Beach Patrol has deployed a specialized high-water rescue vehicle to assist local emergency response efforts during severe flooding events.
The Manatee County Beach Patrol has deployed a specialized high-water rescue vehicle to assist local emergency response efforts during severe flooding events.
Bradenton gold bar scam connected to nationwide conspiracy targeting older adults
A 2024 investigation into a gold bar scam by the Bradenton Police Department helped uncover a nationwide conspiracy defrauding older adults out of millions of dollars.
A 2024 investigation into a gold bar scam by the Bradenton Police Department helped uncover a nationwide conspiracy defrauding older adults out of millions of dollars.
Bradenton first responders pivot from training to real-life water tower rescue
Bradenton fire crews rescued an injured maintenance worker from a local water tower on Tuesday morning after the man became trapped during a sandblasting operation.
Bradenton fire crews rescued an injured maintenance worker from a local water tower on Tuesday morning after the man became trapped during a sandblasting operation.
Manatee County middle school teacher accused of directing student to hit classmate: ‘Who wants to slap him?’
A Manatee County middle school teacher was arrested after deputies said she told a student to slap a classmate who was talking.
A Manatee County middle school teacher was arrested after deputies said she told a student to slap a classmate who was talking.
Manatee County rallies to restore, protect historic Old Memphis Cemetery after vandalism
Community leaders and residents in Palmetto are rallying to repair and protect the historic Old Memphis Cemetery after a wave of vandalism left graves in severe disrepair.
Community leaders and residents in Palmetto are rallying to repair and protect the historic Old Memphis Cemetery after a wave of vandalism left graves in severe disrepair.
Bradenton police locate suspect after teen found dead outside home following 911 call
Bradenton police located a person suspected of being involved in a homicide investigation after a teenager was found dead outside a Florida home Monday night.
Bradenton police located a person suspected of being involved in a homicide investigation after a teenager was found dead outside a Florida home Monday night.
Bicyclist dead after car drives into bike lane, hits bicyclist: FHP
One man is dead after a driver drove into a bike lane and struck a bicyclist.
One man is dead after a driver drove into a bike lane and struck a bicyclist.
Manatee County father arrested after child finds gun under bed, accidentally shoots 5-year-old sibling: MCSO
A Manatee County man is facing a felony charge after investigators say one of his children found a gun under his father's bed and accidentally shot his 5-year-old sibling inside their home in March.
A Manatee County man is facing a felony charge after investigators say one of his children found a gun under his father's bed and accidentally shot his 5-year-old sibling inside their home in March.
Bradenton City Hall could temporarily move into Manatee County Administration Building as sale nears closing
After two years under contract, the sale of Bradenton City Hall is approaching its final stages, and city officials may have found a temporary home just a few blocks away.
After two years under contract, the sale of Bradenton City Hall is approaching its final stages, and city officials may have found a temporary home just a few blocks away.
Florida authorities seize over 250 illegal gambling machines, $120K in Operation Silent Spin
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office announced the dismantling of three illegal gambling arcades last week in partnership with the Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) and Homeland Security Investigations.
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office announced the dismantling of three illegal gambling arcades last week in partnership with the Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) and Homeland Security Investigations.
Historic Palmetto cemetery vandalized with graffiti, 17 graves damaged: 'It's evil, it hurts really bad'
A historic cemetery in Palmetto is now at the center of a disturbing vandalism investigation after families discovered damaged graves and graffiti across the property.
A historic cemetery in Palmetto is now at the center of a disturbing vandalism investigation after families discovered damaged graves and graffiti across the property.
Bradenton mother was drinking beer, on cellphone when 4-year-old daughter drowned at party: Documents
Court documents are shedding more light on what was going on during an after-hours pool party at a Bradenton apartment complex when a child slipped into the water and drowned.
Court documents are shedding more light on what was going on during an after-hours pool party at a Bradenton apartment complex when a child slipped into the water and drowned.
Bradenton police detail tragic pool party drowning that led to a mother's arrest: 'No one was watching'
A 32-year-old woman is in jail after her 4-year-old daughter drowned during an after-hours pool party at a Bradenton apartment complex Saturday night.
A 32-year-old woman is in jail after her 4-year-old daughter drowned during an after-hours pool party at a Bradenton apartment complex Saturday night.
Mother arrested after 4-year-old drowns at pool party: BPD
The Bradenton Police Department has arrested a mother after her four-year-old daughter drowned Saturday night at a pool party at the Kendall Ridge Apartment Complex.
The Bradenton Police Department has arrested a mother after her four-year-old daughter drowned Saturday night at a pool party at the Kendall Ridge Apartment Complex.