Roof Collapse Led To Evacuation Of 157 At Bradenton Assisted Living Facility

A partial roof collapse compromised key systems at a Bradenton assisted living facility, leading to the evacuation of 157 residents.

Illegal Gambling Operation Shut Down In Bradenton, 1 Arrested, Sheriff Says

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office said detectives seized cash, gambling machines and computer towers in a raid on an illegal arcade.

Manatee EMS Deputy Chief Arrested In Child Sex Abuse Case: Sheriff

Manatee County investigators said the arrest followed an FBI tip and a search of the deputy chief's residence.

Bradenton Police Arrest Brooksville Man In Twin Dolphin Marina Swatting Case

A Brooksville man was charged after a false 988 chat prompted a large response at Twin Dolphin Marina in Bradenton, police said.

Bradenton Police Disperse Riverwalk 'Teen Takeover' Crowd

Bradenton police said 250 to 300 young people gathered along the Riverwalk, and officers shut two areas as the crowd dispersed.

Woman Killed In Crash Near Sunshine Skyway Bridge: FL Highway Patrol

The 54-year-old was ejected from her vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

Bicyclist Killed In Early Morning Crash In Manatee County

The crash occurred around 4:30 a.m. on 15th Street East, south of the intersection with 61st Avenue East, police said.

Palmetto Woman Killed, Another Person Injured In Mangroves Boat Crash: Reports

A 41-year-old woman died when the boat she was on crashed into Manatee County mangroves, reports said. One other person aboard was injured.

SCF Launches New Associate in Science Degree in Cybersecurity Operations

SCF's new Cybersecurity Operations A.S. degree will begin in Fall 2026, preparing students for careers in fast-growing and in-demand fields.

Manatee Candidate Arrested Second Time In Domestic Battery Case: Jail Records

A Manatee County Commission candidate was arrested for violating the conditions of his release in a domestic battery case, records show.

Manatee Fatal Shooting Suspect Arrested In GA After Nearly 4 Months On The Run: Sheriff

A man wanted in a March 8 fatal shooting in Bradenton was arrested in Georgia after nearly 4 months on the run, the Manatee sheriff said.

Manatee Courier Scam Probe Finds 40-Plus FL Victims, Leads to Arrests

Detectives said the Manatee County case tied multiple suspects to an elder fraud network with losses topping $3.5 million.

Manatee Candidate To Stay In Race Despite Domestic Battery Charge

A Manatee County Commission candidate said he'll stay in the race despite a recent domestic battery arrest.

Bradenton Man Hit, Killed By SUV Turning Into Apartment Complex: FL Troopers

Investigators are working to determine which of the two adults in the SUV was behind the wheel at the time of the Bradenton crash, FHP said.

3 Arrested In Home Depot Equipment Theft Scheme: Manatee County Sheriff

Manatee County deputies said the suspects were tied to 55 pieces of equipment valued at more than $52,000 stolen from Home Depots across FL.

Stolen Radioactive Device Listed For Sale On Facebook Leads To Bradenton Man’s Arrest

A Bradenton man was arrested for trying to sell a stolen radioactive moisture density gauge on Facebook Marketplace, FL troopers said.

Injured Contractor Rescued From Bradenton Water Tower: Officials

Bradenton fire crews rescued a contractor who was injured while working on a city water tower, officials said.

Bradenton Elder Fraud Probe Tied To Nationwide Gold Bar Scam

A Bradenton elder fraud case involving an 80-year-old veteran's $1.4 million loss is tied to a federal gold bar scam, police said.

16-Year-Old Arrested In Manatee High School Student’s Death: Bradenton Police

A 16-year-old was charged with manslaughter in the fatal shooting of another teenager in Bradenton, police said.

Teen Found Dead Outside Bradenton Home: Police

The death of a teenager whose body was found outside a Bradenton home is under investigation, police said.

Cyclist Killed In Crash In Manatee County

Police said the collision occurred early Saturday near the intersection of 53rd Avenue West and 66th Street West.

17 Gravesites Vandalized At Historic Black Cemetery: Manatee County Sheriff

Vandals damaged 17 gravesites at a Palmetto cemetery, and spray painted "Trump" and "DeSantis" on several in red, reports said.

Bradenton Mom Was Drunk, Looking At Phone When Her Daughter Drowned: Arrest Report

Police said the child was at the bottom of the pool for 9 minutes before someone noticed she was missing.

4-Year-Old Drowns At Pool Party; Mom Charged In Death: Police

The girl had slipped while swimming and remained at the bottom of the pool for several minutes before she was found, police said.

Bradenton Police Fire Officer After Domestic Violence Arrest: Officials

A Bradenton patrol officer was fired after her arrest on domestic battery and burglary charges, police said.

Reward Rises To $19,500 In Search For Fatal Shooting Suspect: Manatee Sheriff

The reward money offered for information leading to the arrest of the suspect in a fatal Bradenton shooting has increased to $19,500.

Bradenton Cop Charged With Felony Child Abuse

The man was arrested following an investigation by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, authorities said.

Semi-Truck Driver Killed In Hit-And-Run Crash On I-75: FL Troopers

Investigators are looking for the driver of a Ford Mustang in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash on I-75, FL troopers said.

DUI Driver Sentenced For Fatal Bradenton Crash: Police

A Bradenton man was sentenced to prison in a 2024 fatal DUI crash that killed the mother of two young children, police said.

'Romance Scammer' Steals $31K From FL Widower

A MN man has been sentenced after being accused of posing as a U.K. woman to defraud a FL widower he met on Facebook out of $31,000.

Manatee Stops For A Drink As Bradenton Police Officers Hose Down Boat: Watch

Watch Bradenton police officers share water with a passing, thirsty manatee while hosing down a patrol boat.

Man Fatally Stabbed Wife At Home With Their 2 Children Present: Manatee Sheriff

A Manatee County man was arrested for murder for fatally stabbing his wife, the sheriff’s office said. Their children were home at the time.

2 Drivers Arrested After I-275 Crash In Manatee County: FL Troopers

One driver pulled a gun on the other, while the other driver was arrested for driving under the influence, FL troopers said.

Man Broke Into Box Truck To Take A Nap: Bradenton Police

The man, thought to be a St. Patty’s Day partier, damaged a box truck searching for sneakers he lost during his nap, Bradenton police said.

Manatee County’s ‘Monkey Whisperer’ Sentenced For Trafficking Primates: U.S. DOJ

A Parrish man was sentenced to federal prison for trafficking primates while on probation for the same crime, the U.S. DOJ said.

Bradenton Man Tried To Meet 13-Year-Old For Sex: FL Sheriff

A 20-year-old Bradenton man traveled to Charlotte County to have sex with a 13-year-old girl, the sheriff’s office said.

Man Pleads Guilty To Setting Van On Fire At Bradenton Motel: U.S. DOJ

A Parrish man pleaded guilty to setting a rental van on fire outside a Bradenton motel, the U.S. Department of Justice said.

Murder Charge Filed In Overdose Death: Manatee County Sheriff

A local drug dealer is accused of murder, in addition to drug-related charges, in a fatal overdose in Ellenton, Manatee County deputies said

$14,500 Reward Offered For Info On Fatal Shooting Suspect: Manatee Sheriff

Investigators are looking for a Bradenton man, who is wanted for murder in connection with a March 8 shooting, the Manatee sheriff said.

7th Person Convicted In 2023 Fatal Armed Robbery: Bradenton Police

A seventh person was convicted in connection with a 2023 fatal armed robbery in Bradenton, police said.