Fatal Shooting Victim Identified: Bradenton Police

Detectives looking for a man in connection with the fatal shooting are asking for public assistance in finding him, Bradenton police said.

Fatal Shooting Under Investigation In Bradenton: Police

A man was shot in front of a Bradenton home in the 700 block of 17th Street Court E. on Sunday night, police said.

Catalytic Converter Thieves Targeting Toyota Trucks: Bradenton Police

A series of catalytic converter thefts in Bradenton likely connected to other converter thefts outside the city, police said.

15 Stores Sold Alcohol To Minors During County Sting Operation: MCSO

The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, working with Drug Free America, visited 71 stores Saturday night during an underage drinking sting.

Frozen Foods Spill On I-75 Median After Truck Overturns In Crash: FHP

Hundreds of boxes of frozen foods spilled on an I-75 median Tuesday morning in Manatee County, Florida Highway Patrol said.

Man Fired Gun In Bradenton Irish Pub’s Parking Lot: Sheriff

Deputies are seeking a suspect in a Feb. 25 shooting in the parking lot of the Paddy Wagon Irish Pub, Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

Armed Home Invasion Suspects Sought: Bradenton Police

Two adults and three children were present Friday morning when three armed robbers entered and ransacked their home, Bradenton police said.

Overturned Propane Tanker Now Stands Upright At Manatee Train Tracks

Seminole Gulf Railway crews working to clean up the site of a 7-car train derailment in Manatee County will move the derailed tanker Friday.

‘No Safety Concerns’ At 7-Car Train Derailment Site: Manatee Official

As a 7-car train derailment is cleaned up in Manatee, an overturned propane tanker will be moved without removing the gas: officials

Missing Woman, 86, Last Seen Leaving Blake Hospital: Bradenton Police

A missing 86-year woman was last seen leaving Blake Hospital on Feb. 17, Bradenton police said.

Tanker Hauling 30K Gallons Of Propane Overturned In Manatee: Chief

A propane tanker overturned when a train derailed near border of Manatee, Sarasota counties Tuesday. 5 railcars, 2 tankers went off track.

Trooper Who Prevented Skyway Bridge 10K Crash Honored: FHP

Trooper Schuck named Florida Highway Patrol’s Trooper of the Year for crashing into a drunk driver to protect Skyway Bridge 10K runners.

Worker Trapped In Sewage Trench Rescued In Manatee County: Fire Rescue

A subcontractor working on a residential sewage line off Moccasin Wallow Road was rescued after becoming trapped in a trench, HCFR said.

4 Teens Charged In Fatal Shooting On Thanksgiving: Manatee Sheriff

A 15-year-old boy was fatally shot in a gun sale and robbery gone wrong in Bradenton early Thanksgiving morning, the sheriff's office said.

Teens Shot Orbeez Toy Gun At Students Waiting For Bus: Manatee Sheriff

Older teens shot middle school students waiting for a bus in Bradenton with Orbeez water beads, Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

Bradenton Proud Boy Guilty Of Jan. 6 Riot-Related Charges: DOJ

Daniel Scott of Bradenton admitted assaulting 2 police officers, which let a crowd breach the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, authorities said.

Four Students Charged After Making School Threats: Manatee Sheriff

Over two days, four Manatee County Schools students were charged after making school shooting threats, the sheriff’s office said.

Murder Suspect Found In MI, Charged In Bradenton Shooting: Sheriff

A fugitive wanted in a 2021 fatal shooting in Bradenton was found, arrested in Michigan, Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

Man Hit By 2 Cars Killed While Crossing US 41: FL Highway Patrol

A Bradenton man was hit by two cars and killed while crossing US 41 in Manatee County, Florida Highway Patrol said.

Student Threatened Shooting At Palmetto Middle School: MCSO

A student at a Palmetto middle school was charged with a felony after threatening to shoot up a classroom, Manatee County sheriff said.

Parrish High School Evacuated Tuesday After Bomb Threat: Report

The school was also in lockdown two days last week after medical emergencies and an “anonymous and vague threat,” Parrish High School said.

Overnight Vehicle Thefts, Burglaries Investigated: Bradenton Police

Multiple vehicles were broken into and stolen, including a Kia Forte and a Land Rover Discovery, overnight in Bradenton, police said.

Passenger With 21 Warrants, Drugs Found During I-75 Traffic Stop: FHP

A Bradenton man with 21 outstanding warrants and a Land O’Lakes woman face drug charges after a Naples traffic stop, FL Highway Patrol said.

Wandering Emu Helped Back Home By Bradenton Officers: Police

While helping the fire department at a shed fire, Bradenton police came across a lost emu and helped the large bird get home.

Vehicle Burglaries: 1 Charged In Break-Ins, Manatee Sheriff Says

An Indiana man suspected of multiple vehicle burglaries in Manatee County was arrested in Sarasota, the sheriff’s office said.

Letters Stolen From Neighborhood Signs In Parrish: Manatee Sheriff

Vandals have stolen letters from the entrance signs to several Parrish neighborhoods, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

3 Shot In Bradenton, 4 In Custody After Related Car Crash: Police

Three people were hospitalized after a Monday shooting in Bradenton, while four were taken into custody in a related car crash, police said.

DUI Driver Convicted In Fatal U.S. Crash In Manatee County: Brodsky

A woman driving under the influence of marijuana was convicted in a 2015 crash that killed a driver, injured 3 kids, state attorney said.

Man Indicted In Killing Of Girlfriend At Bradenton Hotel: Brodsky

A man was charged with first-degree murder in the killing of his girlfriend at a Bradenton hotel in August, Brodsky’s office said.

Woman Using Walker Hit By Garbage Truck In Bradenton: FHP

A woman with a walker was critically injured after being hit by a garbage truck in a condo parking lot in Bradenton, FL Highway Patrol said.

2 Children Shot School Buses With BB Guns: Bradenton Police

An 11-year-old and a 17-year-old face felony charges after shooting school buses with BB guns, Bradenton police said.

No Signs Of 'Homicidal Violence' In Teacher’s Death: Manatee Sheriff

Justin Darr was missing for a week before his body was found Sunday near his Parrish home, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

2006 Cold Case Murder Solved: Manatee County Sheriff

After 16 years, a Bradenton man has been charged in a 2006 murder, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

Man Attacked With Hatchet During Cell Phone Dispute: Manatee Sheriff

A Manatee County man is accused of attacking another man with a hatchet during a dispute over a cell phone, the sheriff’s office said.

Fire Tears Through Bradenton Apartment Complex Wednesday: Report

Bradenton police said that multiple families were displaced by a fire at an apartment complex Wednesday afternoon.

Teen Brothers Burglarized Sarasota Vape Shop Twice In 2 Days: Sheriff

The brothers admitted to burglarizing the same City of Vapors shop in Sarasota twice in two days, Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

Wrong-Way DUI Driver Kills 1 On New Year’s Day: FL Highway Patrol

A Bradenton woman was killed in a wrong-way crash on U.S. 41 on New Year’s Day; Tampa woman faces DUI charges, FL Highway Patrol said.

Woman Last Seen Monday At Bradenton Care Facility: Manatee Sheriff

The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a 53-year-old woman who walked away from a Bradenton care facility on Monday afternoon.

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

A motorcyclist was hit by an SUV that was turning from U.S. 41 onto 33rd Avenue E., the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Man Tried To File Fraudulent Liens Against Manatee Officials: Brodsky

A Manatee County man was convicted of charges after trying to file fraudulent liens against 2 county officials, Brodsky’s office said.