Driver Killed In 3-Vehicle Crash In Manatee: FL Highway Patrol

A driver trying to pass the car in front of him crashed into a car in Manatee County, Florida Highway Patrol said.

'I'll Kill You Easily,' Bradenton Man Told Former Employer: U.S. DOJ

The Bradenton man extorted and threatened to kill a former employer and his wife after being fired, the U.S. Department of Justice said.

Man’s Body Pulled From Manatee River: Bradenton Police

The man went into the Manatee River Wednesday afternoon, hours before his body was found, Bradenton police said.

Car Drives Into FL Hotel Tiki Bar, Injures 2: FL Highway Patrol

The car’s driver lost control, drove into the tiki bar at a Sarasota hotel and hit 2 people at an outdoor tiki bar, FL Highway Patrol said.

Two Shot At Bradenton Bar: Police

Officers are investigating an early Thursday morning double shooting at a Bradenton bar,, police said.

Elderly Woman Scammed Of $24K: Bradenton Police

A woman was scammed out of $24K after being tricked into make deposits into a cryptocurrency ATM, Bradenton police said.

Man Hit By Car, Killed While Crossing Street In Bradenton: FHP

A man died after being hit by a car while crossing U.S. 41 in Bradenton Saturday night, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

1 Hospitalized In Shooting Outside Bar: Manatee County Sheriff

During an argument over a vehicle crash outside a Bradenton bar, one driver shot another Wednesday night, the Manatee County sheriff said.

Dog Rescued From Hot, Locked Car: Bradenton Police

An officer smashed a window to help the dog who was locked in a hot car in 90-degree weather, Bradenton police said.

‘Prolific’ Burglar Broke Into 5 Businesses: Manatee County Sheriff

A man faces charges after breaking into five Bradenton businesses in three days, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said.

New Child Sex Abuse, Porn Charges Against Pastor: Manatee Sheriff

Images of the Palmetto pastor sexually battering a child and child porn were found on his cell phone, Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

Woman Dies After Driving Into Ditch: FL Highway Patrol

A Palmetto woman died after losing control of her SUV Tuesday night on 3rd Avenue West in Manatee County, Florida Highway Patrol said.

Shooter Dead After Killing 3 Women, Including Mother: Manatee Sheriff

The suspect was shot and killed by deputies in Hamilton County as he drove from FL to Georgia intending to kill another victim, MCSO said.

Pastor Bought Child Porn Using Crypto: Manatee County Sheriff's Office

A Palmetto pastor was arrested Friday and charged with possession of child pornography, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said.

Scooter-Riding Porch Pirate Sought In Bradenton: Watch

A USF-supporting, scooter-riding porch pirate stole packages from at least two Bradenton homes, police said.

Rash Of Funeral Home Scam Calls Reported In Bradenton: Police

Authorities warn the public of a spike in funeral home scam calls in 24 hours, the Bradenton Police Department said.

SUV Driver Dead In Manatee County Crash: FL Highway Patrol

The driver lost control of his SUV in Palmetto, driving off the road and into a canal with no water, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Tiny Gator Swept From Lobby Of FL Restaurant: Watch

Deputies used a broom to sweep a tiny gator from outside a Bradenton Peach’s restaurant, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

Man Shoots, Kills Mother Before Turning Gun On Self: Manatee Sheriff

Deputies are investigating a Sunday evening murder-suicide in Parrish, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said.

Man Shot Woman Retrieving Belongings From Mobile Home: Manatee Sheriff

A woman was shot by a man she dated while retrieving her belongings from a Bradenton mobile home Thursday night, the Manatee sheriff said.

$50K Stolen From Senior In Phishing Scam: Bradenton Police

A Bradenton senior was recently scammed out of nearly $50K after clicking on a phishing message that popped up on Facebook, police said.

Burn Bans In Effect In Sarasota, Manatee Counties

Because of ongoing hot and dry weather, burn bans are in effect in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

Motorcyclist Killed In Manatee County Crash: FL Highway Patrol

A Bradenton man died after being thrown from his motorcycle in a Cortez Road crash Saturday afternoon, Florida Highway Patrol said.

Woman Shot, Killed Self At Bradenton Apartment Complex: Police

A woman died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at her Bradenton apartment Tuesday afternoon, police said.

Deputy Shot In Bradenton: Manatee County Sheriff

A deputy is recovering after being shot in the arm during an incident in Bradenton, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

Sneaker Could Help Detectives Identify Body: Manatee County Sheriff

The only item found with a badly decomposed body on the shore of Rattlesnake Key was a Nike sneaker, the Manatee County sheriff said.

Decomposed Body Found In Miguel Bay: Manatee County Sheriff’s Office

The body was found in Miguel Key on the shore of Rattlesnake Key Sunday morning, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

1 Injured In Road-Rage Shooting, Suspect Arrested: Manatee Sheriff

A woman pregnant with twins was shot and injured in a road-rage shooting in Palmetto Sunday, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said.

School Bus Sideswiped Car In Bradenton Crash: FL Highway Patrol

There were four students onboard a school bus when it turned into a car at a Bradenton intersection Thursday, FL Highway Patrol said.

Driver Charged Weeks After Fatal Hit-And-Crash In Manatee: FL Troopers

A bicyclist was killed in a March 22 hit-and-run crash in Manatee County, Florida Highway Patrol said. The driver was arrested Wednesday.

16 Unlicensed Contractors Arrested, Charged: Manatee County Sheriff

49 charges related to failure to workers' compensation fraud and unlicensed contracting were filed during a sting, Manatee sheriff said.

Deputy Arrested For Domestic Battery: Manatee County Sheriff

Timothy Downey, Jr. resigned from being a Manatee County deputy while being investigated for domestic battery, the sheriff’s office said.

Skunk With Head Stuck In Bottle Rescued In Manatee County: Sheriff

A skunk in “a stinky situation” was rescued near the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office training center in Palmetto, the agency said.

Kayakers Rescued From Waters Near Skyway Bridge: U.S. Coast Guard

Two FL kayakers were rescued from waters near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge Saturday after their boat flipped, the U.S. Coast Guard said.

Toddler Drowns In Pool At Bradenton Vacation Rental Home: Police

A boy visiting Bradenton with his family from Arkansas drowned in the pool of a vacation rental home Wednesday afternoon, police said.

Tropicana Plant Shooting, Kidnapping Suspect Arrested: Police

The suspect in the shooting of a coworker at Bradenton’s Tropicana plant and the kidnapping of another in June was arrested, police said.

Bradenton Man Pleads Guilty To Assaulting Officers At US Capitol: DOJ

A Bradenton man assaulted officers on Jan. 6 at U.S. Capitol and helped his parents break into the building, the U.S. DOJ said.

Illegal Slot Machines Removed From Bradenton Bar: Police

Four slot machines were removed from Pour Decisions Saloon in Bradenton after an investigation into illegal gambling, police said.

‘You Gotta Be Kitten Me’: See Cat Rescued From FL Car Engine

First responders worked together to rescue a cat from the engine of a car in Bradenton recently, police said: See the video.

Drunk Driver Who Plowed Into FL Trooper On Skyway Sentenced: Court

A drunk driver who plowed into a FL state trooper during the Skyway 10K in March 2022 was sentenced to 10 years in prison, records show.