Missing Endangered Man Last Seen In September: Manatee County Sheriff

Family members last heard from a man who lives on the streets near Tom Bennett Park at the end of September, Manatee County sheriff said.

DUI Driver Crashes Into State Trooper’s SUV On I-75: FL Highway Patrol

The trooper was out of his patrol vehicle, directing traffic away from a road work crew at the time of the crash, FL Highway Patrol said.

Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested: Bradenton Police

A man who robbed a Regions Bank in Bradenton Thursday morning is in custody, Bradenton police said.

Bank Robbery Suspect Identified, Sought: Bradenton Police

A bank robber passed a note to a teller demanding money at a Regions Bank Thursday morning, Bradenton police said.

Felony Drug Arrest Made During I-75 Traffic Stop: FL Highway Patrol

Drugs were found in the car of a Lake Worth man during an I-75 traffic stop in Manatee County, Florida Highway Patrol said.

Caddy’s Bradenton Burglary Suspects Sought: Police

Two men used a crowbar to access a cabinet in the outdoor tiki bar at Caddy’s Bradenton earlier this month, police said.

FL Church Leaders Get Prison Time For Selling Fake COVID Cure: DOJ

The sale of fake COVID-19 cure containing bleach lands Bradenton family in prison, the U.S. Department of Justice said.

Driver Dies After Being Thrown From Truck In I-275 Crash: FHP

A Cape Coral man died after two pick-up trucks crashed Monday morning on Interstate 275 in Manatee County, Florida Highway Patrol said.

Officer Adopts Kitten She Found During Patrol: Bradenton Police

A tiny kitten, now named Ollie, captured the heart of a Bradenton police officer while she was on patrol.

Man Wanted In Connection With Shooting: Bradenton Police

Investigators are looking for a man wanted in connection with an early Saturday morning shooting in Bradenton, police said.

Man Pointed Laser Pointer At Aircraft: Manatee County Sheriff

A South Carolina man faces charges after shining a laser light at an aircraft and deputy’s patrol vehicle, the Manatee County sheriff said.

Woman Charged With Aggravated Battery In Bradenton: Police

A woman was charged with aggravated battery after hitting another woman in the head with a blunt object at Love Park, Bradenton police said.

FL Man Stormed U.S. Capitol With His Parents On Jan. 6: U.S. DOJ

A Bradenton man who stormed the U.S. Capitol with his parents on Jan. 6, 2021, faces multiple charges, the U.S. Department of Justice said.

Man Beat Ex-Girlfriend With Bat In Manatee County: State Attorney

A man was sentenced to 30 years in prison for beating his ex-girlfriend with a bat in Manatee County, the state attorney’s office said.

Motorcyclist Dies In U.S. 41 Crash In Manatee County Crash: FHP

A motorcyclist died and another person seriously injured in a crash on U.S. 41 in Manatee County Saturday afternoon, FL troopers said.

Boy, 7, Among 2 Killed In Multiple-Car Crash In Manatee County

An Ellenton woman also died when her car was hit from behind on Highway 301, causing it to collide with another vehicle and overturn.

22-Year-Old Cold Case Death Info Sought: Manatee County Sheriff

Investigators want to speak with a Sun City Center man about the 2001 homicide of a 20-year-old Palmetto man, Manatee County sheriff said.

Suspects Stole Wallets, Credit Cards From Shoppers: Manatee Sheriff

Investigators are seeking suspects who distracted their victims at retail stores and stole their wallets, Manatee County sheriff said.

Man Sexually Assaulted Middle School Student: Bradenton Police

The 24-year-old Sarasota man met the victim, a 14-year-old girl, on a social media app, Bradenton police said.

‘Shell-Shocked’ Tiny Tortoise Rescued: Bradenton Police

A “shell-shocked” tiny tortoise was found taking refuge at the Community Oriented Policing House, Bradenton police said.

Missing Teen From Guatemala Sought: Bradenton Police

A 16-year-old girl from Guatemala was last seen Sept. 6 in Bradenton, police said.

Man Sexually Battered Teenager: Manatee County Sheriff's Office

A Bradenton man confessed to sexually battering a 15-year-old, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

M&L Cabinets Owners Defrauded Customers: Bradenton Police

The owners of M&L Cabinets took money for kitchen renovations from customers without completing the work, Bradenton police said.

Man, Woman Shot In Bradenton: Police

A man and woman were critically injured in a Monday morning shooting in Bradenton, police said.

Tipster Who Called Crime Stoppers In 1997 Sought: Manatee Sheriff

Investigators seeking the person who called in tip about a woman whose body was found in water near US Highway 41, I-75 in 1996, MCSO said.

Illegal Gambling Arcade Raided, Shut Down: Manatee County Sheriff

33 video slot machines, 62 computers and $15,000 was seized from an illegal gambling arcade in Bradenton, the sheriff’s office said.

Couple Sexually Abused Kids Including Baby: Manatee Sheriff

Detectives found images and videos of a Bradenton couple performing sex acts on children from 10 months to 10 years old, MCSO said.

Woman Drove SUV Into Train’s Path Despite Yield Sign: FHP

A woman was seriously injured after driving her SUV into the path of an oncoming train in Palmetto, Florida Highway Patrol said.

3-Year-Old Thrown From Truck In Manatee County Crash: FHP

A toddler was seriously injured after being thrown from a pick-up truck during a two-vehicle crash in Manatee, FL Highway Patrol said.

Teen’s Shooting Death: Bradenton Man Could Have New Info, Sheriff Says

Deputies are looking for a Bradenton man who might have info about a 15-year-old who was fatally shot on Thanksgiving, Manatee sheriff said.

K9 Bitten By Venomous Snake During Training: Bradenton Police

A K9 with the Bradenton Police Department’s search-and-rescue team is recovering after being bitten by a venomous snake, the agency said.

Student Brought Gun To Bradenton High School: Manatee County Sheriff

A 14-year-old was found showing a gun to other students in a boy’s bathroom at Southeast HS, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

Teen Fired Gun Outside Movie Theater In Bradenton: Manatee Sheriff

A 16-year-old faces charges after firing a gun outside the AMC Bradenton 20 movie theater last month, Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

Missing Teen Girl Sought In Manatee County: Palmetto Police

A Palmetto girl, 15, who has been missing since Sept. 6 could be with family or friends in Bradenton, police said.

Teen Dies After Intentionally Being Run Over In Bradenton: Sheriff

A 19-year-old was charged with murder for driving over, killing another teen in Bradenton, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

Missing Woman Last Seen Tuesday Afternoon In Bradenton: Sheriff

A woman missing in Bradenton made comments about wanting to harm herself, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said.

Funeral Home Shooting Arrest Made In Bradenton: Police

A man living above a Bradenton funeral home opened fire on the parking lot after a service on Saturday, police said.

Officers Remove Snake From Bradenton Home During Hurricane: Watch

“He’ll still bite you; he just won’t kill you,” an officer said about a “harmless” snake found in a Bradenton home during Hurricane Idalia.

Surveyor Stuck In Muddy Drainage Canal Rescued: Manatee Firefighters

Firefighters rescued a surveyor who got stuck in the mud up to his waist in a Parrish drainage canal, Manatee County fire departments said.

Shots Fired Outside AMC Bradenton 20 Movie Theater: Manatee Sheriff

Deputies are investigating shots fired during an altercation outside the AMC Bradenton 20 movie theater Sunday night, MCSO said.