Colombia Native Convicted Of Ex-Fiancée’s 2013 Murder In FL: State

A Colombia native was convicted in the 2013 murder of his ex-fiancée in Manatee County, State Attorney Ed Brodsky’s office said.

Deputies Search For Child In Active Investigation: Manatee Sheriff

The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a boy named Daniel who is about 4 years old as part of an active investigation.

Fatal Shooting At Nightclub Under Investigation: Palmetto Police

A fatal Sunday night shooting at The Hall nightclub in Palmetto is under investigation, police said.

FL Man Wanted In 1984 Death Of Bradenton Woman Arrested In CA: Records

A FL man wanted in the 1984 cold-case murder of a Bradenton mother was arrested in CA nearly 40 years later, authorities said.

Armored Truck Driver Robbed At Gunpoint: Manatee Sheriff

An armored truck driver was robbed at gunpoint Friday morning outside an Ellenton gas station, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said.

Missing Woman Found, Tropicana Plant Shooter Sought: Bradenton Police

A missing woman last seen with the suspect of a shooting at the Tropicana plant in Bradenton was found in Tampa, police said.

Missing Woman Left Tropicana With Shooting Suspect: Bradenton Police

Investigators are looking for an endangered woman last seen with the suspect of a shooting at the Tropicana plant, Bradenton police said.

Manatee Teacher Dies After Being Hit By Car In St. Pete: Police

Jeffrey Wilson, a Manatee County teacher hit by a car Saturday in downtown St. Petersburg, has died, reports said.

Employee Shot At Tropicana Plant, Suspect Sought: Bradenton Police

Investigators are looking for the suspect in a Monday night shooting that injured a worker at the Tropicana plant in Bradenton, police said.

Wrong-Way Driver Hit SUV On I-75 In Manatee, 2 Injured: FHP

A wrong-way driver suspected of driving under the influence hit an SUV on I-75 Monday morning in Manatee County, FL Highway Patrol said.

Seven Rescued From 2 Capsized Boats In Manatee County: Coast Guard

U.S. Coast Guard Station Cortez rescued people from two capsized boats on Saturday, the agency said. Check out video from 1 of the rescues.

Bradenton Realtor Stole $200K Worth Of Lululemon Clothing: Sheriff

A Bradenton Realtor stole more than $200,000 from Lululemon in a return-fraud scheme, Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office said.

Missing Man Found Dead Near Pond: Manatee County Sheriff's Office

A man with dementia who has been missing since May 17 was found dead along the bank of a Bradenton pond, the Manatee sheriff’s office said.

Former FL Postal Worker Received Cocaine Packages On Her Route: DOJ

A former Bradenton postal worker was sentenced to more than six years in federal prison for distributing cocaine through the mail, DOJ said.

Deputy Run Over By Stolen Vehicle, Shots Fired: Manatee Sheriff

A man in a stolen vehicle was shot at by law enforcement after driving over a deputy in Palmetto, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

Missing Teen Threatened To Harm Himself: Manatee County Sheriff

Deputies are looking for a 15-year-old boy who was last seen Tuesday evening in Bradenton, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

Mother, Daughter Sought By Detectives: Manatee County Sheriff’s Office

Detectives are looking for a Manatee County mother and her 4-year-old daughter as part of an investigation, the sheriff’s office said.

Woman Killed In 4-Car Crash After Exiting Broken-Down Car On I-75: FHP

A driver who exited her car when it broke down on I-75 S. near University Parkway was hit and killed by another car, FL Highway Patrol said.

Man With Dementia Still Missing 1 Week Later: Manatee County Sheriff

One week later, a 79-year-old man with dementia remains missing in the Bradenton area, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

FL Man Received Cocaine Through Mail With Help Of Postal Worker: DOJ

A Bradenton man was sentenced to more than 17 years in federal prison for distributing cocaine through the U.S. Postal Service, DOJ said.

Pedestrian Fatality Investigated: Bradenton Police

A driver hit a man who was lying on Manatee Avenue E. Thursday, Bradenton police said. Officers don't know how he got there or how he died.

FL Strawberry Festival Announcer 1 Of 3 Killed By Dump Truck: Festival

FL Strawberry Festival’s longtime announcer, Randy Scott, died after his SUV was hit by a dump truck in Manatee County, state patrol said.

Felon Shot Man With Machete In Self-Defense: Bradenton Police

A convicted felon shot and killed a man who snuck up on him with a machete as he slept. He now faces a felony charge, Bradenton police said.

Deputy Shoots At Car After Being Dragged By It: Manatee Sheriff

A deputy opened fire after being dragged by a car during a traffic stop near a Sarasota elementary school, Manatee Sheriff’s Office said.

Driver Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash On I-75: Florida Highway Patrol

The driver of a pick-up truck failed to negotiate a curve on I-75 and crashed into a steel cable barrier, Florida Highway Patrol said.

Mall Shooting Leads To Arrest Of 2 Teens: Manatee County Sheriff

Two teens face charges after shooting at a car in the Ellenton Premium Outlets parking lot Sunday afternoon, Manatee County Sheriff said.

2001 Cold Case Homicide Investigated: Manatee County Sheriff's Office

Detectives are seeking information in the 2001 cold case homicide of Wajid Coleman, 20, in Palmetto, Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

Shooting Threat At USF Sarasota-Manatee A Hoax: Manatee Sheriff

Deputies determined reports of an active shooter at USF's Sarasota-Manatee campus was a hoax, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said.

Swimmers Caught In Rip Current Rescued Off Anna Maria Island: Watch

A father and son swimming off Anna Maria Island were rescued from a strong rip current, Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

Stepfather Shot At By Teen Stepson, Friend: Bradenton Police

A man was shot at by his 18-year-old stepson and the teen’s friend in Bradenton on Wednesday morning, police said.

Gas Leak Prompts Evacuations In Manatee County: Sheriff

14th Street W. from 26th Avenue W. to 30th Avenue. W. are closed because of a possible gas leak, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

Armed Suspect Charged After SWAT Standoff In Bradenton: Sheriff

The suspect in an armed SWAT standoff is accused of setting a Bradenton mobile home on fire before surrendering to deputies, MCSO said.

Teen Girl Missing In Bradenton: Manatee County Sheriff

A 13-year-old is missing in Bradenton, according to a Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.

No Students Injured After School Bus Hit By SUV: FL Highway Patrol

There were no injuries after a school bus with 34 students onboard was hit by an SUV Monday morning in Bradenton, FL Highway Patrol said.

3 Clinging To Capsized Boat In Gulf Rescued: U.S. Coast Guard

Three people clinging to a boat that overturned off Longboat Key on Friday were rescued, U.S. Coast Guard Station Cortez said.

Bradenton Bank Robber Sentenced To Federal Prison: U.S. DOJ

A Bradenton man will spend nearly 4 years in federal prison after robbing a Parrish bank and threatening to blow it up, U.S. DOJ said.

Teen Made Instagram Bomb Threat At Bradenton Middle School: Police

A 14-year-old faces a felony charge for threatening to bring a bomb to Sugg Middle School, kill two school employees, Bradenton police said.

BMW With Damage Sought In Fatal Hit-And-Run: Bradenton Police

A pedestrian crossing 14th Street W. was killed in a hit-and-run crash Saturday morning, Bradenton police said.

Bicyclist Dies Days After U.S. 41 Crash: Florida Highway Patrol

A Sarasota bicyclist died days after being hit by an SUV while crossing U.S. 41 just north of 22nd Avenue W., Florida Highway Patrol said.

Reward Money Increased To $9,500 In Fatal Bradenton Shooting: Police

Bradenton police are asking the public for information that could lead to an arrest in the March 19 fatal shooting of Dwight Sutton.