Man Pointed Laser At Sheriff’s Office Helicopter In Bradenton: Watch

A man in Bradenton was arrested for shining a laser pointer at a Manatee County Sheriff's Office helicopter.

Man Shot Girlfriend To Death, Ran From Officers: Palmetto Police

A woman was fatally shot by her boyfriend after asking people to pick her up because he was armed, aggressive, Palmetto police said.

Man Beat Puppy In Bradenton Club, Police Say

The man was accused of grabbing the 9-week-old puppy's neck and hitting it in the face while in a Bradenton social club.

Deputies Shoot Armed Man During Domestic Disturbance In Parrish: Manatee Sheriff

An armed man was shot by deputies respoinding to a domestic disturbance call in Parrish, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said.

9th-Grader Threatened Mass School Shooting: Manatee County Sheriff

A 14-year-old student threatened a mass shooting at a Bradenton high school, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said.

Drunk Driver Did Burnout At Downtown Bradenton Intersection ‘To Impress Girls’: Police

A driver did a burnout at a downtown Bradenton intersection "to impress girls" after nearly running over officers, pedestrians, police said.

Man Woke Up In Passenger Seat Of Truck In Water: Bradenton Police

A man walked into a gas station claiming to have woken up in the passenger seat of a truck in water by a boat ramp, Bradenton police said.

Pedestrian Fatally Struck In Bradenton By Suspected Drunk Driver

Police said the driver fled the scene and was later involved in a second crash.

Deputy Fatally Shot Armed Suspect During Standoff In Bradenton: Manatee County Sheriff

An armed suspect was shot and killed by deputies during a three-hour standoff in Bradenton, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said.

Man Charged With Murder After Argument Leads To Fatal Stabbing In Bradenton: Manatee County Sheriff

A man was charged with murder for fatally stabbing another man during an argument, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

Man Charged With Murder In Girlfriend’s Death Caused By Brutal Beating: Bradenton Police

A Bradenton man was charged with second-degree murder months after his girlfriend was found beaten in a car’s passenger seat, police said.

Thinking She Was Being Scammed, Elderly Woman Found $108K In Unclaimed Funds: Bradenton Police

A Bradenton woman thinking she was targeted by a scam actually discovered $108,000 in unclaimed funds, police said.

Missing Swimmer's Body Found Off Anna Maria Island: Manatee County Sheriff

The body of a swimmer missing off Anna Maria Island over Labor Day Weekend was likely found, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said.

15-Year-Old Fatally Shot In Bradenton: Police

Detectives are investigating an overnight fatal shooting that left a 15-year-old dead in Bradenton, police said.

$5K Reward Offered In Case Of Missing Woman: Bradenton Police

A $5,000 reward has been issued in the case of a missing woman in Bradenton, police said.

Tractor-Trailer Driver Left Scene Of Crash On I-75: FL Highway Patrol

A Bradenton man’s SUV hit the back of a semi tractor-trailer truck that pulled in front of it from the shoulder on I-75, FL troopers said.

Giovanni Pelletier's Death: Video Footage, Updated Timeline Shared By Manatee Sheriff

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office shared video footage of Giovanni Pelletier's last known moments and an update timeline of the case.

Illegal Gambling Arcade Shut Down In Bradenton: Manatee County Sheriff

55 full-size arcade-style video slot machines and more than $160K were seized from a gambling arcade in Bradenton, the Manatee sheriff said.

Body Positively Identified As Missing Teen, Giovanni Pelletier: Manatee County Sheriff

A FL medical examiner has officially identified a body found in a retention pond near Interstate 75 as Giovanni Pelletier, 18, MCSO said.

Woman Who Fled With 2-Year-Old Daughter After Walmart Theft Arrested 1 Week Later: Manatee County Sheriff

A woman who fled from deputies with her 2-year-old daughter during a Walmart theft investigation was arrested, Manatee County sheriff said.

Man Shot Brother Who Stabbed His Girlfriend: Manatee County Sheriff

A man was shot by his brother after stabbing his sibling's girlfriend at a Bradenton home, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said.

Giovanni Pelletier’s Family Calls For FBI Investigation After Body Found In FL Pond

The family of an 18-year-old vacationing in FL is calling for the FBI to investigate after his body was found in a retention pond off I-75.

Missing Teen Never Showed Up For First Day Of School: Manatee County Sheriff

A 13-year-old boy left his home in Parrish sometime between Sunday, 9 p.m., and Monday, 7:10 p.m., the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said.

Missing NC Teen Who Was Vacationing In FL Found Dead

Giovonni Pelletier was vacationing in Florida when he was reported missing more than a week ago.

2 Teens Killed, 2 Injured In Late-Night Crash In Manatee County

Police said the crash happened around 2:15 a.m. Saturday in Parrish.

Son Accidentally Shoots, Kills Elderly Father: Manatee County Sheriff’s Office

A 35-year-old man was arrested in connection with the accidental fatal shooting of his elderly father in Bradenton, MCSO said.

Man Drowned In Pool At Bradenton Apartment Complex During Party: Police

A man whose friends said wasn't a strong swimmer drowned during a pool party at a Bradenton apartment complex, police said.

FL Man Threatened To ‘Kill Everyone’ On Epstein’s Client List: Reports

A Manatee County man was arrested by the FBI for threatening to kill everyone on Jeffrey Epstein's alleged client list, reports said.

3 Kids Shooting Flare Gun Off Bridge Hit Boat, Set It On Fire: Bradenton Police

Three children, ages 11 to 14, shot flare guns off a Bradenton bridge and hit a boat, setting it on fire, police said.

Driver Charged With DUI Manslaughter In Bradenton Crash With Motorcyclist: Police

A driver accused of driving under the influence in a Monday night crash was arrested on multiple charges, Bradenton police said.

Man Walking Along U.S. 301 Hit, Killed By Pickup Truck: FL Highway Patrol

A 19-year-old walking along U.S. 301 in Manatee County on Saturday morning was hit and killed by a pickup truck, FL troopers said.

Bradenton Man Sentenced For Trying To Have Sex With Girl: Feds

The man had sexual conversations with a 12-year-old Bradenton girl as he tried to "entice her to engage in sexual activity," the feds say.

Man Stole E-Bike From Family Dollar In Bradenton: Watch

Investigators are looking for a man who stole an e-bike from outside a Bradenton Family Dollar earlier this month, police said.

Man In Wheelchair Dies After Being Hit By Truck In Manatee County: FL Highway Patrol

A Pinellas Park man in a wheelchair was hit and killed by a truck while crossing the street in Manatee County, FL Highway Patrol said.

Drugs, Loaded Gun, Cash Found At Bradenton Felon’s Home: Police

A felon was arrested after drugs, a loaded gun and cash were found during a drug bust at his Bradenton home, police said.

1 Killed, 1 Hospitalized After Bradenton House Fire: Reports

One person was killed and a woman injured in a Bradenton house fire on Saturday afternoon, reports said.

Sarasota Man Dies After Crashing Into Concrete Wall: FL Highway Patrol

A Sarasota man died in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday night in Manatee County, FL Highway Patrol said.

Woman Set Boyfriend’s Car On Fire, Nearly Burned Down Their Bradenton Home: Watch

A Bradenton woman was arrested for setting her boyfriend’s car on fire Monday night and nearly burning down their apartment, police said.

Bar Gunman Given Lengthy Prison Sentence For Injuring 2 People: Bradenton Police

A man who shot and injured two people after an argument at a Bradenton bar was sentenced to prison, police said.

3 Arrested In Road-Rage Shooting, Crash: Bradenton Police

A 16-year-old boy is among three people facing charges in a Bradenton road-rage shooting and crash, police said.