Bodycam Video From DUI Investigation Shows Kruse After Crash: Sheriff

The state attorney's office is reviewing evidence after Manatee County Commissioner George Kruse, suspected of DUI, crashed into a tree.

Motorcyclist Dies In Bradenton Crash, Investigation Underway: Police

A motorcyclist from Palmetto was killed in a traffic crash on Manatee Avenue in Bradenton Sunday afternoon, Bradenton police said.

89-Year-Old Man Hit By Truck While Crossing Road In Sarasota: FHP

A truck hit an 89-year-old man who was crossing Whitfield Avenue Monday night, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Woman Lost Leg In Motorcycle Crash, Officer Saved Her Life: Police

A Bradenton police officer was honored for saving the life of a woman who lost her leg in a Palmetto motorcycle crash.

Man Sexually Battered 5-Year-Old Attending Birthday Party: Sheriff

A Palmetto man faces charges after sexually battering a girl attending a neighborhood birthday party, Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

Pet Sale Scams Investigated In Manatee County: Sheriff's Office

The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office has received multiple reports of fraudulent pet sales on social media.

Man Dies From Injuries 5 Days After Anna Maria Bridge Pile-Up: FHP

A Palmetto man died from his injuries days after a three-car pile-up on Anna Maria Bridge, Florida Highway Patrol said.

4 Kids, 4 Adults Injured In Charlotte County Rollover Crash: FHP

Among those injured in a crash on S.R. 31 in Charlotte County were four children and two adults from Bradenton, Florida Highway Patrol said.

Prison Time For Bradenton Man Who Made Counterfeit Money: DOJ

A Bradenton man has been sentenced to federal prison after counterfeit currency, printing materials were found in his home, DOJ said.

Motorcyclist Hits Car Parked In Bradenton Driveway: FHP

A motorcyclist was critically injured after hitting an unoccupied car parked in a Bradenton driveway Friday, Florida Highway Patrol said.

Large Fire Contained At Port Manatee Scrapyard: Manatee County

A fire that broke out at a Palmetto scrapyard recycling facility Saturday morning is now contained and under investigation.

Rattlesnake Removed From Church Playground: Manatee County Sheriff

A diamondback rattlesnake was removed from a church playground off Lorraine Road Thursday, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

Deputy Who Saved Drowning Child Honored By Sheriff’s Office

A Manatee County Sheriff’s Office deputy saved the life of a child who nearly drowned on a family vacation, bought dinner for siblings.

Armed Robbery Suspect Charged In 6 Bradenton Crimes: Manatee Sheriff

The suspect in an armed robbery crime spree throughout Bradenton in late 2020 and early 2021 faces multiple charges, sheriff's office said.

Man Missing In Bradenton Threatened To Harm Himself: Sheriff

A 42-year-old man is missing in Bradenton after threatening to harm himself, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

Teen Critically Injured In Shooting, 15-Year-Old Charged: Police

A 15-year-old Bradenton boy was charged in the Friday evening shooting of another teenager, police said.

Sarasota Man Sought In 2018 Cold Case Murder In Bradenton: Sheriff

Detectives are seeking a 22-year-old Sarasota man in the 2018 cold case murder of Michael Angelo Jacoby Grantley in Bradenton, MCSO said.

2 Drivers Dead, 3 Children, 2 Others Injured In Myakka City Crash: FHP

Both drivers in a Myakka City crash were killed and five people were injured, including three children, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

2 Men Indicted In Drug-Related Robbery In Valrico: DOJ

A Tampa man and Palmetto man shot were indicted in a drug-related robbery in Valrico that left two people dead, Department of Justice said.

Hit-And-Run Driver Sought In Ellenton U.S. 301 Crash: FHP

A motorcyclist was critically injured in a hit-and-run crash on U.S. 301 Monday afternoon, Florida Highway Patrol said.

Teen Dies After His Car Overturns In Bradenton Pond: FHP

A 17-year-old boy died after his car traveled off the road and overturned in a Bradenton pond on Monday morning, FL Highway Patrol said.

FL ‘Lectern Guy’ Plans Fake Going To Prison Bash, Calls Out Media

A Jan. 6 rioter from Parrish was photographed taking Speaker Pelosi’s lectern. He said he planned a "going to prison" party on April 1.

Garbage Man Killed After Truck Rolls Over, Hits Pole: FHP

A garbage man was killed in Manatee County when his truck rolled over and hit a utility pole at S.R. 64 and Lena Road, FHP said.

Boy Killed By DWI Driver Who Drove Onto Palmetto Sidewalk: Police

The boy's father tried to push him out of a way as the van headed toward them while they walked on a Palmetto sidewalk, police said.

Palmetto Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced To Federal Prison: DOJ

A Palmetto drug dealer was sentenced to nearly 21 years in federal prison, the Department of Justice said.

Top Dog: Manatee, Sarasota K9s Advance In FL Competition

Vinnie with Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, Bryx with Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office move forward in contest for FL’s top K9 officers.

Motorcyclist Hit, Killed By Van On U.S. 41: FL Highway Patrol

Weeks after being hit by a van on U.S. 41 in Bradenton, a motorcyclist died Sunday from her injuries at Blake Medical Center, FHP said.

Banana Factory Bar Shooting Leaves 1 Person Injured: Sheriff

A man was critically injured during a shooting outside the Banana Factory bar early Sunday morning, Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

Human-Trafficking Sting Catches Bradenton Man: Sheriff

A Bradenton man became angry when detectives posing as prostitutes tried to cancel their meeting in Polk County and showed up waving a gun.

Scammers Spoof Bradenton PD's Phone Number, Target Residents

Bradenton police said scammers are spoofing their number and then threatening to arrest residents unless they transfer money.

Highway Shootout In Manatee County Prompts Investigation

According to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office, bullets flew from several moving vehicles traveling along 14th Street West.

Man Fleeing Deputies Drove Into Golf Course Pond: Manatee Sheriff

To evade Manatee County deputies trying to pull him over, a man drove his truck into a golf course pond and hid in the brush nearby.

DUI Driver Crashed Into FL Trooper During Skyway Bridge 10K: FHP

A woman drove through roadblocks for a Skyway Bridge 10K race, hitting a trooper who was trying to prevent her from driving into runners.

‘The Monkey Whisperer’ Sold Protected Monkey To Celebrity: DOJ

Parrish man called “the Monkey Whisperer” pleaded guilty to selling protected primates, including a monkey to Chris Brown, reports said.

Teen Missing In Manatee County Since Monday Night: Sheriff

Deputies say the endangered 17-year-old made comments about harming himself before leaving his Sarasota home, the sheriff’s office said.

Woman Fatally Shot In Car In Bradenton After Calling 911: Police

A 53-year-old woman was shot to death in her car in Bradenton after calling police to say “someone was pointing a gun at her,” BPD said.

Burglars Posed As Pest Control Workers In Bradenton: Police

Police are looking for two burglars who posed as pest control workers and their getaway driver in Bradenton.

‘Lectern Guy’ Gets 75 Days In Prison For Capitol Riot: Report

A viral picture showed Parrish man Adam Johnson carrying U.S. House Speaker Pelosi’s lectern during the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot.

Deputy On Patrol Hits, Kills Pedestrian In Bradenton: Sheriff

A woman was hit and killed by a Manatee County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle in Bradenton early Thursday morning, MCSO said.

Endangered Man Missing In Bradenton Since Friday: Sheriff

A 31-year-old man with an intellectual disability has been missing from in Bradenton since Friday, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.