IMG Academy taps former Olympian to head school's volleyball program
For the first time ever, the internationally known sports academy based in Bradenton debuted a volleyball team -- with a former Olympian taking the helm.
Manatee commissioners approve Lakewood Ranch expansion next to Freedom Factory
Despite concerns from Cleetus McFarland with the Freedom Factory Racetrack, residents of Panther Ridge and racing fans, the Taylor Ranch Development will move forward.
Bradenton police identify shooting victim
Bradenton police have identified the victim in Sunday's deadly shooting and located a person they were hoping to interview.
Man shot and killed in front of Bradenton home, police say
Over the weekend, shots were fired in a Bradenton neighborhood, and when officers arrived, they found the victim outside of a home, they said.
Suspect shot during attempted robbery at Bradenton mini-mart, police say
A suspect was shot in an attempted robbery at a Bradenton mini-mart Thursday evening, police say.
Chemistry of a Cocktail, Towers of Tomorrow among events at the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
A new Bishop After Dark event is incorporating science and daiquiris.
13 catalytic converter thefts reported in Bradenton within 2 days; could be connected to cases outside city
Bradenton police are trying to track down the thieves who stole catalytic converters from Toyota pickup trucks parked at apartment complexes.
End of an era: Mixon family selling Mixon Fruit Farms
There are only five months left to enjoy a refreshing orange and vanilla swirled ice cream at Mixon Fruit Farms. The family farm is on the market.
Palma Sola Elementary to remain open in Bradenton
The Manatee County school board eased the concerns of parents and community members with its decision that Palma Sola Elementary School will remain open, but they will look to the future with a plan to rebuild.
4 teens arrested in fatal shooting of 15-year-old in Bradenton, deputies say
Four teenagers in Manatee County are facing felony charges in the shooting death of a 15-year-old last November.
SkinSmart Dermotology receives unique Valentine's Day gift
Love is in the air inside SkinSmart Dermatology in Sarasota, puppy love to be exact. Move over chocolate and flowers, puppies were delivered Tuesday!
Police: More than 50 shots fired at Bradenton house; officers identify 4 suspects
Four men were arrested after dozens of bullets were sprayed at a Bradenton home, sending three people to the hospital, police said.
3 hospitalized in Bradenton shooting; 4 in custody after car chase, crash
Police in Bradenton said they have four people in custody after a shooting that sent three people to the hospital Monday evening.
Bill proposes adding 911 dispatchers first responder family
Officials hope a legislative bill to recognize 911 telecommunicators as first responders may inspire more people to join the profession if it gets passed.
Young Bradenton suspects arrested for shooting BB guns at Manatee County school buses, deputies say
Two young suspects, ages 11 and 17, face charges after shooting BB guns at two Manatee County school buses, police said.
14 without homes after fire rips through Bradenton apartment complex
More than a dozen people are out of their homes Wednesday after a fire ravaged their apartment complex in Bradenton. Most of those who lived in the burning building were not home at the time, but It was a startling sight in the middle of the day.
WWE brings in college athletes for tryouts at IMG Academy in Bradenton
Recently, WWE held a tryout for college athletes down at IMG Academy in Bradenton while looking for its next big star.
'Don't let my racetrack die': Housing, horsepower clash with sprawl reaching Bradenton raceways
Residents from Lee, Charlotte, Hillsborough, Manatee, St. Lucie, Seminole, Pasco, Pinellas, Volusia, and Hardee counties, plus Arizona and Wisconsin, filled the benches at Manatee County Commission's land use meeting Thursday to oppose forward movement on a housing development proposed next to two of the loudest attractions in the Tampa Bay Area – Bradenton Motorsports Park and the Freedom Factory.
Armed man in custody after barricading himself inside Bradenton home with child, police say
Bradenton police say an armed person who barricaded himself inside a home with a child has been taken into custody.
Nick Bollettieri, founder of IMG Academy and Hall of Fame tennis coach, dies at 91
Nick Bollettieri, who founded what is known today as IMG Academy, has died at the age of 91.