Stolen Truck With Sentimental Value Found: Bradenton Police

A man was charged with grand theft auto after stealing a truck from Manatee Memorial Hospital last month, Bradenton police said.

1 Dead After Teen Shot Into Car At Bradenton Motel: Manatee Sheriff

A teenager faces charges after shooting a St. Pete man and woman while they sat in a parked car outside Sunrise Inn in Bradenton, MCSO said.

Bradenton Home Destroyed By Fire As Live Ammo Explodes Inside: Report

Live ammunition went off inside a Bradenton home as it was destroyed by a fire Thursday morning, reports said.

Manatee County Bank Robber Indicted: DOJ

A bank robber who threatened to blow up a Fifth Third Bank in Parrish last month has been indicted, the U.S. Department of Justice said.

Oxygen Tank Explodes At Home, 1 Dead: Bradenton Police

The explosion was caused by a flame being lit in a room where oxygen was being administered, Bradenton police said.

After Gator Bit Off Arm, Man Was Lost In Woods For 3 Days: Report

A Sarasota man who lost his arm to a gator at Lake Manatee Fish Camp and spent three days wandering the woods shared his story.

Gator Attacks 77-Year-Old Woman In Lakewood Ranch: FWC

A woman was bitten by an alligator near a pond in a gated Lakewood Ranch community, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said.

Student Threatened Shooting At Manatee High School: Bradenton Police

A Manatee High School junior faces charges after making a gun violence threat against the school on Snapchat, Bradenton police said.

Bradenton To Auction Its Last Crown Victoria Police Cruiser

“It’s an end of an era,” the Bradenton Police Department said, as its last Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor will be auctioned.

Missing Bradenton Girl Found 'In Good Health' Tuesday: Sheriff

A 12-year-old who was last seen leaving her Bradenton home three days ago was found safe in Clearwater Tuesday, reports said.

Man Confesses In Woman's Hotel Death: Manatee County Sheriff

The body of a 26-year-old woman was found wrapped in a bed sheet at the America’s Best Value Inn in Bradenton on Sunday, MCSO said.

Missing Man Threatened To Harm Himself: Manatee County Sheriff

The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a missing man who was likely last seen in Bradenton.

Independent Probe Of Bradenton Police Chief Recommended By Mayor

Bradenton police Chief Melanie Bevan will remain in her position during an investigation into allegations of misconduct.

Harassment, Phone Seizure Among New Complaints Against Police Chief

New accusations of seizing a suicide victim's phone and harassing a suspect have been made against the Bradenton police chief, the PBA said.

Woman Shot By Her Fiancé In Bradenton: Police

Police are looking for a man who shot his fiancée in both her legs in Bradenton, police said. He might be heading to Tennessee.

Road-Rage Death Earns Manatee County Man 30 Years In Prison: Brodsky

A man was sentenced to 30 years in prison after driving into another man and dragging him 1.8 miles, the state attorney’s office said.

Bradenton Police Chief Investigated, Accused Of Unlawful Search: Union

Chief Melanie Bevan said accusations by a Bradenton police officer that she unlawfully searched a resident's home are “false allegations.”

Man Threatened To Blow Up Parrish Bank, Left With Cash: Sheriff

The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a bank robber who threatened to blow up a Fifth Third Bank in Parrish and his accomplice.

Missing Man Found Dead Near Emerson Point: Manatee County Sheriff

A 76-year-old man was found dead off Emerson Point in Palmetto, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

Missing Child Found Safe: Bradenton Police

A child who ran away from the Family Resource Center last week has been found, Bradenton police said.

Missing 14-Year-Old Girl Last Seen In Bradenton: Police

A missing 14-year-old girl was last seen at the Family Resource Center in Bradenton, police said.

Man Last Seen At Bradenton Mobile Home Park: Manatee County Sheriff

Deputies are looking for a missing 67-year-old man last seen at the Tradewinds Mobile Home Park, the sheriff’s office said.

Teen Charged In Shooting Death Of 16-Year-Old: Manatee County Sheriff

A 15-year-old faces murder charges after shooting and killing another teen in Bradenton, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

Man Who Sold Bleach As 'Miracle' COVID Cure Extradited To Miami: DOJ

A Bradenton man who led the Genesis II Church of Health and Healing sold toxic bleach as a fake “miracle” cure for COVID, the DOJ said.

2 Motorcyclists Critically Injured In Separate U.S. 41 Crashes: FHP

Two motorcyclists were critically injured in separate crashes on U.S. 41 in Manatee County Thursday afternoon, Florida Highway Patrol said.

Patrols To Increase After Bradenton Traffic Fatalities Doubled: Police

The Bradenton Police Department will increase patrols in high-crash traffic corridors throughout the city.

FL Pest Control Scam Suspect Faces Charges: Bradenton Police

A Pompano Beach man suspected of a Bradenton pest control scam is being held at the Escambia County Jail, police said.

Inmate Dies In Custody At Manatee County Jail: Sheriff’s Office

A 79-year-old inmate died after being found unresponsive in his bed Tuesday morning at the Manatee County Jail, the sheriff’s office said.

Teen Dies After Being Shot In Head By Friend: Manatee County Sheriff

A 16-year-old boy in Bradenton died a week after his friend “accidentally” shot him in the head, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

Owner’s Body, At Least 28 Cats Found At Bradenton Home: Manatee County

Manatee County Animal Welfare officers saved 28 cats from unsafe conditions in Bradenton and believe at least 20 more cats are at the home.

$3K Worth Of Cigarettes Stolen From Bradenton Gas Station: Police

Three men broke into a Shell gas station on Cortez Road Friday morning and stole $3K worth of cigarettes, Bradenton police said.

Teen Shot In Head By Friend Playing With Gun: Manatee County Sheriff

A 16-year-old is in critical condition after being accidentally shot in the head by a friend playing with a gun in Bradenton, MCSO said.

3rd Suspect Arrested In Ellenton Outlet Mall Shooting: Manatee Sheriff

Three teens were charged with attempted murder related to Sunday's shooting at the Ellenton Premium Outlets, MCSO said.

COVID-19 Fraud Lands Sarasota Man In Federal Prison For 5 Years: DOJ

A Sarasota man was sentenced to 5 years in prison after taking in nearly half a million dollars through COVID-related fraud, the DOJ said.

Ellenton Outlet Mall Shooting Arrest Made, Teen Wounded: Sheriff

An 18-year-old was shot and injured at the Ellenton Premium Outlets Sunday afternoon, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

Teens Stole Vehicles In Lakewood Ranch, Led Deputies On Chase: Sheriff

4 teens face charges after stealing vehicles in Lakewood Ranch early Friday morning and running from deputies, Manatee County sheriff said.

Catalytic Converter Theft On The Rise In Bradenton: Police

Bradenton police warn of catalytic converter theft in the city and asks residents to report suspicious activity.

Girl Ran Away From Bradenton Foster Home: Manatee County Sheriff

The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a 12-year-old girl who ran away from her Bradenton foster home.

Murder Suspect Gets Life In Prison For Bradenton Shooting: Brodsky

A Bradenton man was sentenced to life in prison for shooting and killing a man in 2018, State Attorney Ed Brodsky’s office said.

Body Found Floating Near State Road 70 Bridge: Manatee County Sheriff

Deputies found the body of a man who drowned in the Braden River floating near State Road 70 bridge, Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.