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.
Bradenton police locate missing 7-year-old girl
A 7-year-old child from Bradenton who was last seen Monday night has since been located, police said.
FHP: Bradenton motorcyclist killed after running stop sign
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that claimed the life of a Bradenton man.
Bradenton teen who lost legs in car crash finds hope in Boston Marathon bomb survivor at same hospital
By chance, an 18-year-old who became a double amputee following a car crash was placed in a hospital room two doors down from a woman who lost her leg during the Boston Marathon bombing and the pair quickly became new friends.
2 men convicted in Bradenton smoke shop murder where brother witnesses killing on remote surveillance video
Over three years after a Bradenton smoke shop owner was murdered during a robbery - a killing that was witnessed by his own brother through a live stream of the surveillance video – two men were convicted and face life in prison.
Man arrested in connection to deadly shooting outside Bradenton bar, police say
A man was arrested Friday in connection to a deadly shooting outside of bar in Bradenton over the weekend, police said.
FHP: 3 juveniles hit, seriously injured while running across a Bradenton street
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating after three girls sustained serious injuries after being hit by a car while running across a Bradenton street Thursday afternoon.
Manatee County K9 back on the job after being stabbed by a suspect
A K9 that was injured while helping apprehend a criminal two weeks ago has recovered and is back at work.
Bradenton man riding bicycle dies following traffic crash
A 27-year-old man passed away two days after a traffic crash occurred in Bradenton, troopers said.
‘It’s heartbreaking’: Bradenton police asking for public’s help in solving 64-year-old man’s murder
Bradenton police are searching for a murder suspect after a 64-year-old man was found dead Thursday night.
Emergency rooms stay busy as Hurricane Ian clean up efforts continue
Emergency rooms are staying busy as people get injured while cleaning up debris from Hurricane Ian. With post-storm clean up's underway, many residents want to clear it out, but it's important to know your limits.
Linemen from Kansas, Illinois, Pennsylvania restore power to 1.8 million after Hurricane Ian, so far
Five days after Hurricane Ian made landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast, close to 700,000 residents were still without power. Governor Ron DeSantis said an army of 42,000 utility workers responded to the call for help to restore outages.
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport aims to reopen by weekend after roof, water damage
A large part of the roof at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport was ripped off and water poured inside the terminal during Hurricane Ian. Officials are aiming to reopen by late Friday or early Saturday.
Bradenton residents: 'Please conserve water' as wastewater plant threatens to overflow
Officials in Bradenton are pleading with residents to reduce water use as one of the wastewater treatment plants is full and could overflow.
Manatee County deputies: Suspect wanted for shooting, killing daughter's boyfriend turns himself in
Investigators were searching for a man accused of shooting and killing his daughter's boyfriend at a Bradenton apartment complex Tuesday evening. Now, he is behind bars.
Maintenance underway after safety concerns raised at Braden River Park
Weekends mean baseball at Braden River Park, but parents say the facilities have have been declining for a while. Now, Manatee County says issues with loose bases, electrical systems, and more are underway.
Thief steals truck, spray paints it in failed attempt to conceal it: Bradenton police
Police say the man stole the red pickup truck from a hospital parking lot, then spray-painted it black, hoping no one would recognize the vehicle. It didn't work.
Water taxi may soon connect downtown Bradenton to the beaches
A city-to-sand water taxi service that would travel from downtown Bradenton to the Anna Maria Pier, Bradenton Beach Pier, and Coquina Beach is in the works.
Bradenton foster mom adopts four siblings, giving them loving home
The Bradenton foster mom adopted four siblings. She's been working with children since she was 13 years old and spent 20 years as a teacher.
Bradenton police chief exonerated of allegations of wrongdoing, city mayor says
The Bradenton police chief has been exonerated after an officer accused her of searching a home and someone inside without a search warrant, according to the city's mayor. Bradenton police and the chief were assisting with an arrest at a home in July.