FL Widower Lost $100K In Internet Romance Scam: Bradenton Police

A MN man was charged with grand theft after targeting a Bradenton widower in an internet romance scam and stealing $100K, police said.

Death Investigation Underway After 2 Shootings: Bradenton Police

A 43-year-old woman returning home from the grocery store was killed in one of a pair of shootings in Bradenton Tuesday night, police said.

Manatee County’s Oldest Home Has $2.15M Asking Price: Realtor

The Bartholomew Fogarty House, built by one of Bradenton’s founders from reclaimed ship parts, is for sale for $2.15M, the realtor said.

Teen Motorcyclist Killed In University Park Crash: FL Highway Patrol

An 18-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash with a truck at the intersection of University Parkway and N. Cattlemen Road, FHP said.

Man Found Injured In West Bradenton Dies: Police

A man was found with a traumatic brain injury from an unknown cause in a West Bradenton neighborhood early Oct. 30, police said.

Mother Pepper Sprayed Foster Parents, Fled With Sons: Manatee Sheriff

A mother who took her biological sons from their foster parents and fled Florida was found in Georgia, the Manatee County sheriff said.

Suspect In Deadly Hit-And-Run Sought In Manatee County: FL Troopers

After being hit by a vehicle that left the scene, a pedestrian was run over by an SUV and motorcycle, Florida Highway Patrol said.

Bradenton Man Faces Child Porn Charges: FL Officials

A Bradenton man faces charges after being found with hundreds of files containing child sexual abuse material, the FDLE said.

3 Killed In Fiery I-275 Crash In Manatee County: FL Highway Patrol

Three people were killed on I-275 in Palmetto early Wednesday after a truck drove off the highway, hit a pole and caught fire, FHP said.

FL Church Burglar Stole Pastor’s License, Credit Cards: Police

A man went into an office at Trinity Lutheran Church and stole the pastor’s license, credit cards and cash on Sunday, Bradenton police said.

Woman Who Drove Through Red Light Dies In Crash: FL Highway Patrol

A Bradenton woman died after running through a red light and hitting a pick-up truck Saturday night, Florida Highway Patrol said.

Boy, 13, Threatened Bradenton School Shooting: Manatee County Sheriff

A 13-year-old boy was arrested after threatening “to shoot up” a Bradenton middle school, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

Van Driver Dies In Manatee County Crash With Truck: FL Highway Patrol

A van and a box truck collided Wednesday afternoon in Manatee County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Family Rescued After Tree Crashes Through Bradenton Home: Watch

Watch officers rescue a Bradenton family and their pets after a tree crashed into their home during Hurricane Milton.

Motorcyclist Killed In Manatee County Crash: FL Highway Patrol

A motorcyclist was killed Monday morning in a Manatee County crash, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Drug Dealers Robbed, Shot At Undercover Detectives: Manatee Sheriff

Two drug dealers face multiple charges after robbing an undercover detective and shooting at deputies, Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

Unconscious Child Found In Locked Car, Couple Charged: Manatee Sheriff

A 2-year-old boy was left in a hot car parked outside a Bradenton Walmart Sunday afternoon, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said.

Woman, 88, Lost $27K In Tech Support Scam: Manatee County Sheriff

The 88-year-old victim was duped into believing that her computer was used to authorize a transaction for child porn, Manatee sheriff said.

Bradenton Man Accused Of Child Porn Possession

Christopher David Clark, 52, of Bradenton was charged with possession of child sex abuse material, prosecutors said.

3 Students Arrested In 2 School Threats: Manatee County Sheriff

Teens were arrested after online threats were made to Buffalo Creek Middle School and Lakewood Ranch Prep, the Manatee County sheriff said.

Woman, Child On Bicycle Injured In Manatee Crash: FL Highway Patrol

A car leaving a driveway in Manatee County hit a woman and an 8-year-old boy riding the same bicycle Tuesday, FL Highway Patrol said.

FL School Threats Reported Across State After GA Shooting

Law enforcement agencies have investigated threats made against schools across Florida this week.

Bicyclist Seriously Injured In U.S. 41 Crash: FL Highway Patrol

A bicyclist rode into the path of a pick-up truck on U.S. 41 in Manatee County Tuesday night, Florida Highway Patrol said.

Suspect In 2022 Skyway Fishing Pier Homicide Arrested By Police

Diomicio Primitivo Ibarra-Hernandez was shot and killed in October 2022 during a drug deal at the Sunshine Skyway South Fishing Pier.

Hit-And-Run Driver Ran Over Person Lying In Street: FL Highway Patrol

Investigators are looking for a hit-and-run driver who critically injured a Bradenton man earlier this month, FL Highway Patrol said.

Bradenton Man Smuggled Cocaine Across Mexican Border: U.S. DOJ

A Bradenton man pleaded guilty to charges related to smuggling hundreds of kilograms of cocaine from Mexico into FL, the U.S. DOJ said.

Bus Carrying Students Hit Man Crossing Manatee Avenue: Police

A man was hit by a charter school bus while crossing Manatee Avenue Thursday morning, Bradenton police said.

Thousands Of Warnings Issued To School Zone Drivers: Manatee Sheriff

3,500 drivers were issued warnings for traveling more than 10 mph in school zones in two weeks, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

Worker Who Went Missing While Making Deliveries Dies: Manatee Sheriff

The man, who was last seen when he left to make a delivery for his employer last month, died Wednesday, the Manatee County sheriff said.

Teen Shot To Death In Bradenton: Police

A teenager was found shot to death near Palma Sola Causeway early Saturday morning, Bradenton police said.

Diesel Fuel Spill Shut Down Part Of U.S. 41 In Manatee County: FHP

A driver involved in the Monday night crash ran from the scene and hasn't been found yet, Florida Highway Patrol said.

Man’s Body Found In Trunk Of Car In Palmetto: Manatee County Sheriff

One was arrested in connection with the man’s shooting death and another suspect is sought in Manatee County, the sheriff’s office said.

Bradenton Drug Traffickers Plead Guilty To Charges: U.S. DOJ

Seven members of a meth trafficking organization pleaded guilty to various charges in federal court, the U.S. DOJ said.

2 Bodies Found At Bottom Of Bradenton Apartment Pool: Sheriff

Two men were found dead in the pool at a Bradenton apartment complex Sunday morning, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

Shots Fired At FL Outlet Mall During Attempted Armed Robbery: Watch

Investigators are looking for two men who attempted an armed robbery at a jewelry store at Ellenton Outlet Mall, the sheriff’s office said.

Manatee County Begins Post-Debby Debris Cleanup

Manatee County officials said storm debris pick-up would begin Tuesday a week after Debby lashed parts of Florida's Gulf Coast.

OK Man Killed In Manatee County Crash: FL Highway Patrol

The driver lost control of his car and hit a fence and line of trees on U.S. 301 Monday morning, Florida Highway Patrol said.

Truck Rolls Over, Hits SUV After Losing Tire Pressure On I-75: FHP

After losing tire air pressure on I-75 in Manatee County, a crane truck hit an SUV and rolled over, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Water To Be Released From Lake Manatee After TS Debby: County

​After record rainfalls from Tropical Storm Debby, water will be strategically released from Lake Manatee, the county said.

City Streets Flood Due To Tropical Storm Debby: Bradenton Officials

As Tropical Storm Debby moves along Florida's west coast, streets are flooding across Bradenton, officials said.