Teacher Sent Nude Photo To Middle School Student: Manatee Sheriff

A teacher at a Bradenton middle school sent a nude photo to a 14-year-old boy at the school via Snapchat, the Manatee sheriff said.

Motorcyclist Injured In Crash With On-Duty Deputy: Manatee Sheriff

An on-duty deputy and a motorcyclist were involved in a Bradenton-area crash on Thursday morning, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

Teen, 16, Robbed Taxi Driver At Gunpoint: Bradenton Police

A 16-year-old faces multiple charges after robbing a taxi driver at gunpoint after getting a ride from him, Bradenton police said.

Shark Researcher Convicted Of Fraud: Bradenton Police

A GA shark researcher featured on National Geographic’s “SharkFest” is headed to prison for stealing $450K from a nonprofit, police said.

Officer Dragged By Car Fleeing Bradenton Traffic Stop: Watch

An officer was injured after being dragged 150 feet by a suspect fleeing a Tuesday night traffic stop, Bradenton police said.

Driver Killed After Running Red Light In Manatee County

The Florida Highway Patrol said the crash happened shortly before 1:20 p.m. on Friday.

Speeding Motorcyclist Dies In I-75 Crash: FL Highway Patrol

A Riverview man died after being thrown from his motorcycle in a crash on an Interstate 75 off ramp in Manatee County, FL troopers said.

FL Man With 3 Wives Charged With Bigamy: Report

A FL man met three women on dating apps and married them in three different counties, a report say.

Restaurant Manager Burglarized Business: Bradenton Police

The general manager of Oak & Stone in Bradenton was arrested Tuesday evening for burglarizing the downtown restaurant, police said.

Orange Juice Truck Overturned On 9th Street E: Bradenton Police

An orange juice truck overturned and spilled juice along 9th Street East on Tuesday morning, Bradenton police said.

Teen Shooter Arrested After ‘Drug Deal Gone Wrong’: Manatee Sheriff

A 16-year-old boy was charged with attempted murder for shooting another teen during a “drug deal gone wrong,” the Manatee sheriff said.

Former Teacher Molested Elementary Students: Manatee Sheriff

A former teacher in Bradenton was charged with molesting and committing battery on multiple elementary-aged students, MCSO said.

Wrong-Way DUI Driver Injured 2 In 4-Vehicle Crash: FL Troopers

A wrong-way driver accused of DUI had a blood alcohol content nearly twice the legal limit in a 4-vehicle crash on I-75, FL troopers said.

Small Plane Crashes At Airport: Manatee County Sheriff’s Office

Three people were on board a small plane that crashed Wednesday morning at the Myakka Head Airport, the Manatee County sheriff said.

Man Shot Nephew During Argument: Manatee County Sheriff

An argument over the phone between a man and his nephew escalated into a shooting at a Bradenton apartment, the sheriff’s office said.

Burn Bans In 17 FL Counties Issued Amid Persistent Drought

FL could continue a dry pattern at least for the next week, prompting burn bans amid a statewide drought. See if your county is under a ban.

Tesla Vandal Has Bond Set At $150K: Bradenton Police

A Tesla vandal charged with criminal mischief had his bond set at $150K after keying three vehicles, Bradenton police said.

Elderly Couple Dead In Murder-Suicide: Manatee County Sheriff

A man, 89, and woman, 88, were found dead Wednesday in an apparent murder-suicide, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

Former DeSantis Spokesman Exposed Himself Multiple Times: Reports

Frederick Piccolo Jr., a former Ron DeSantis spokesman, faces charges in Sarasota and Manatee counties for exposing himself, records show.

Man Set Rental Van On Fire Outside Bradenton Motel: U.S. DOJ

A Parrish man was charged with a violation of the federal Anti-Arson Act after setting a rental van on fire, U.S. Department of Justice said

Tractor-Trailer Caused 5-Vehicle Crash On Skyway Bridge: FL Troopers

A tractor-trailer truck unable to slow down in traffic caused a five-vehicle crash on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, FL Highway Patrol said.

Pregnant Woman Loses Unborn Baby In Wrong-Way Crash: Palmetto Police

A pregnant woman was critically injured and lost her unborn baby after being hit head-on by a wrong-way driver, Palmetto police said.

Man Convicted In Fatal Bar Shooting In Bradenton: State Attorney

A man fatally shot another man during an argument outside a Bradenton bar in 2022, the state attorney’s office said.

Sheriff’s Office Pilot Charged With Battery In Manatee County: MCSO

A civilian pilot with the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office was charged with battery after confronting people about speeding.

Business Owner Defrauded Customers Of $792K: Bradenton Police

The owner of Gulf View Windows and Doors used money from customers on travel and gambling, Bradenton police said.

21-Year-Old Killed, Teens Charged In Shooting At Park: Bradenton PD

Two teens were charged with second-degree murder, police said.

Sarasota Drug Trafficker Sentenced To Federal Prison: U.S. DOJ

A Sarasota drug trafficker who evaded deputies for months was sentenced to time in federal prison, the U.S. Department of Justice said.

Man Punched Pregnant Girlfriend In Stomach, Beat 2 Kids: Sheriff

A Bradenton man faces multiple charges after punching his pregnant girlfriend in the stomach and abusing her 2 children, deputies said.

$1.7M In Drugs, Weapons Seized From Dealers: Manatee County Sheriff

One person was arrested and a second suspect is sought after a months-long undercover drug investigation, the Manatee County sheriff said.

2 Injured In Small Plane Crash: Manatee County Sheriff

A vintage single-engine plane crashed not long after taking off from Airport Manatee on Tuesday morning, the sheriff’s office said.

Motorcyclist Dies In Manatee County Crash: FL Highway Patrol

A motorcyclist was killed and two people were seriously injured in a Saturday crash on U.S. 41 in Manatee County, FL Highway Patrol said.

Man Convicted In 2023 Tropicana Plant Kidnapping, Shooting: Police

A man was convicted of multiple felony charges in the 2023 armed kidnapping and shooting at the Tropicana plant in Bradenton, police said.

Student, 14, Threatened School Shooting: Manatee County Sheriff

A 14-year-old was arrested for threatening a shooting at Lakewood Ranch High School, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said.

8-Foot Gator Terrifies Pizza Delivery Driver In Bradenton: Watch

Watch: A police officer delivered a pizza to home for a delivery driver terrified by an 8-foot-long alligator in Bradenton.

Man Walking Along Road Dies After Stepping In Car’s Path: FL Troopers

A 74-year-old Bradenton died after being hit by a car on Lockwood Ridge Road on Friday night, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Man, 74, Beaten At Home, Hospitalized: Manatee County Sheriff’s Office

The suspect confessed to beating the 74-year-old victim and forcing pills down his throat, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

School Bomb Threat Under Investigation: Bradenton Police

Officers and K9s are searching St. Stephen’s Episcopal School after a Tuesday morning bomb threat was called in, Bradenton police said.

FL Man Pleads Guilty To Operating Helicopter Without License: U.S. DOJ

A Bradenton man with just a student pilot’s license was filmed landing a helicopter on a shorebird nesting site on Egmont Key, FWC said.

Driver Hits Bicyclist While Fleeing From Another Crash: FL Troopers

The driver left the scene of a crash in Sarasota County before hitting a man on an electric bicycle and a van in Manatee County, FHP said.

Gun Charge Lands Bradenton Felon In Prison: U.S. DOJ

A Bradenton man was sentenced to federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, the U.S. DOJ said.