Victims of lynching in Manatee, Sarasota counties being remembered
With a shovel and a pot, soil collected by children comes from an area where the unthinkable happened.
Bradenton martial arts instructor accused of sexual contact with teen
A man who taught martial arts in Bradenton is facing charges after police say he had multiple sexual encounters with a 13-year-old.
Boater discovers decomposing body near Rattlesnake Key: MCSO
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after they say a boater found a ‘badly decomposed’ body in Miquel Bay on Saturday.
Bradenton Publix sells $4.25 million Florida Lottery ticket over weekend
One lucky Publix shopper in Bradenton became a multi-millionaire over the weekend after winning big with the Florida Lottery.
Man accused of shooting pregnant woman in Manatee County road rage incident appears in court
A Riverview man accused of shooting a pregnant woman during a Manatee County road rage incident appeared for a short time in court on Friday.
Twins' heartbeats 'normal' after pregnant mother injured in Palmetto road rage shooting
New court records are shedding more light on a road rage incident that resulted in a woman pregnant with twins being shot three times in Palmetto over the weekend.
Florida man shot woman pregnant with twins multiple times over Palmetto crash: MCSO
A Riverview man was arrested after authorities say he shot a pregnant woman multiple times in a road rage incident after a crash in Palmetto.
Dakin Dairy Farms to remain in the family with nephews
Dakin Dairy Farms in Manatee County will stay in the family, with the owner’s nephews carrying on a generational legacy.
Bradenton restaurant to offer table of support on Mother’s Day to those who lost loved ones
When you open the doors of Mean Deals Local Kitchen in the Bayshore Gardens neighborhood of Bradenton, you become a part of the family.
Man with a spear stabbed by Bradenton 7-Eleven clerk: Police
An argument behind a Bradenton 7-Eleven landed a clerk in jail and a man with a spear in the hospital.
Jim Thorpe's family accepting Presidential Medal of Freedom on his behalf
A legendary athlete will be recognized on a national stage on Friday.
Manatee County deputy arrested for domestic battery
A deputy with the Manatee County Sheriff's Office was arrested on Thursday night for domestic battery and has resigned, according to authorities.
New Tampa General Hospital drone program will deliver emergency equipment to 911 callers
Tampa General Hospital (TGH) has introduced a first-of-its-kind drone program to deliver life-saving emergency response equipment to 911 callers.
2 injured after van crashes into Holmes Beach gift shop, police say
A van drove into a gift shop in Holmes Beach on Saturday afternoon, according to police.
Bay Area non-profit hosts inclusive and enchanting 'Night with the Stars' prom for people with disabilities
A special prom in Bradenton gave hundreds of people with disabilities the chance to shine.
Owner of Holmes Beach boutique recovering after Jeep plowed through store
From the outside window of Gypsea Tides Beach Boutique, a plaque reads ‘fear not for today I am with you."
3 hurt after Jeep crashes into Manatee County store
Three people are recovering from injuries after a Jeep crashed into a store while people were inside in Manatee County on Thursday.
Family vacation ends in tragedy in Bradenton
The Bradenton Police Department is investigating a drowning that happened on Wednesday.
Manatee County Commissioners discuss impact of illegal immigrants
Nearly 600 hospital stays and more than 3,500 ER visits make up the number of illegal immigrants receiving service at Manatee Memorial Hospital over a six-month period.
Tropicana plant shooting, kidnapping suspect arrested in Bradenton after months on the run
A Florida fugitive who has been on the run since last June after law enforcement officers say he shot a co-worker at the Tropicana plant in Bradenton and kidnapped another, has been arrested.