Coin dealer accused of scamming customers out of thousands of dollars – it's not the first time
A coin dealer is sitting behind bars after investigators said he promised his customers gold coins and silver bars from his booth at a Manatee County flea market. They said he actually scammed them out of tens of thousands of dollars.
School zone speed camera enforcement begins in 2 Bay Area cities
A heads-up for drivers across the Tampa Bay area: more school zone speed cameras are active as of Monday in Bradenton and Lake Alfred.
Former NFL player opens Peach Cobbler Factory in Bradenton
Before opening up their doors for the first time on Saturday morning, The Peach Cobbler Factory in Bradenton already smelled like heaven.
Bradenton police warn of social media scam involving 'missing' Texas police officer
The Bradenton Police Department is warning about a new social media scam involving a missing police officer. The scam uses a picture of a 46-year-old Texas police officer who went missing and took his own life in 2018.
Repairs to Manatee County library are still underway following Hurricane Milton
Since Hurricane Milton passed, the doors to Manatee County’s Central Library have remained closed.“What we are looking at here is the result of high winds and wind-driven rain," said Manatee County Library Services Manager Tammy Parrott.
Bradenton police seeing uptick in Kia, Hyundai car thefts
Four teens are facing charges after the Bradenton Police Department said the group stole a Kia and a Hyundai car and tried to steal a third. Officers said over the last few months, they've seen an uptick in Kia and Hyundai thefts.
Video: 4 teens arrested for stealing cars, BPD says. Here are the vehicles thieves are targeting
Bradenton police are putting out a warning to Kia and Hyundai owners, including sharing video they say shows teens driving stolen vehicles.
14-year-old burglary suspect arrested after jumping into creek while being tracked by victim: MCSO
Manatee County deputies arrested a 14-year-old car burglary suspect after a man spotted a group of people rummaging through his pickup truck, then tracked the teen with a flashlight as he jumped into a creek, according to the sheriff's office.
Skateboard artist uses raw materials to create mosaic portraits
When Keenan Perren needs a specific color for a piece, he has to go out and find it. The long-time artist creates mosaic portraits using a unique raw material.
Have you seen this man? Detectives looking for alleged child rape suspect last seen in Bradenton
Detectives are asking people to be on the lookout for a man who is accused of raping a child after he was last seen in Bradenton on Thursday.
Salvation Army of Manatee County needing holiday donations before Dec. 17
Volunteers and donations are high priority for the Salvation Army of Manatee County as they close in on their Angel Tree Program's Dec. 17 deadline.
Family of Bradenton mother killed in shooting join police for Christmas shopping, no arrests
A Bradenton family is facing an especially difficult Christmas after their mother, Yolanda Baxacajay-Flores, was tragically murdered last month.
Teen fires flare gun into soccer game, police say
A fiery shot from a flare gun nearly hit players in the middle of a soccer match, and Bradenton police say a 16-year-old admitted to firing the shot.
Teen with ankle monitor spotted on surveillance stealing packages in Bradenton neighborhood: Police
A pair of thieves swiped several packages from a Bradenton neighborhood, and it was caught on Ring doorbell footage. One of the suspects was caught after police noticed a distinctive clue in the video.
Video: Teen accused of shooting flare gun onto Bradenton soccer field, narrowly missing players
A fiery shot from a flare gun nearly hit players in the middle of a soccer match, and Bradenton police say a 16-year-old admitted to firing the shot.
Man accused of shooting 5 outside a Bradenton sports bar arrested in Georgia as search continues for 2nd man
Man accused of shooting 5 outside a Bradenton sports bar arrested in Georgia as search continues for 2nd suspect
Trailer carrying eight horses hit, flipped killing one and injuring the rest
A tragic crash involving a Florida Beach Horses truck and trailer left one of their horses dead and seven others injured, according to a post on social media by the horseback riding center.
Man known as a ‘loose cannon’ for homemade alcohol in Saudi Arabia opens Lakewood Ranch distillery
An award-winning distillery in Lakewood Ranch got its start from a chemical engineer who took matters into his own hands while living in Saudi Arabia, where alcohol is illegal.
Florida Attorney General vows accountability after FEMA workers told to skip Trump supporters after hurricanes
FEMA is accused of withholding hurricane-related aid from outward supporters of President-elect Donald Trump in Florida. Attorney General Ashely Moody said testimony from FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell on Capitol Hill was eye-opening.
Bradenton Beach celebrates Christmas amidst devastating loss after hurricanes
As the holiday season approaches, many families in Tampa Bay face a very different Christmas this year.