Kilogram Cocaine Trafficker Arrested In Manatee Found Guilty: DOJ

A Port St. Lucie man had a kilogram of cocaine in a Christmas gift bag in his car when pulled over in Manatee County, the DOJ said.

New Scam Involves Fake Checks From Manatee County Leaders: Clerk

Scammers are promising their victims jobs with a charity and asking them to deposit checks that seem to be from Manatee County Commission.

Missing Palmetto Girl Left Home On Foot Saturday: Sheriff

A 16-year-old Palmetto girl has been missing since Saturday afternoon, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

Father Killed, Boy Injured In Bradenton Motorcycle Crash: FHP

Online fundraisers have been organized to raise money for the family's medical and living expenses during the boy’s recovery.

KFC Employee Shot By Customer In Manatee County: Sheriff

An argument about a customer’s order led to a Kentucky Fried Chicken employee in Sarasota getting shot, the sheriff’s office said.

Car Hits Deer, Overturns In Lakewood Ranch Canal Sunday: FHP

A Lake Placid woman was critically injured after her car hit a deer on State Road 70, overturned in a canal Sunday, FL Highway Patrol said.

Ellenton Man Defrauded Bank Of $20M With His Father: DOJ

A father and son created fake documents and records to raise more money from investors and obtain a more than $20M bank loan, the DOJ said.

Watch: Teen Pointed Laser At Sheriff’s Helicopter In Palmetto

A 17-year-old faces a felony charge after pointing a laser light at a Manatee County Sheriff’s Office helicopter Tuesday, the agency said.

Bradenton Man Made, Used Fake $10 Bill, Sentenced To Prison: DOJ

A Bradenton man has been sentenced to 36 months in federal prison for possessing, passing counterfeit Federal Reserve notes, DOJ said.

5th Person Charged With Sneaking Drugs Into Manatee Jail: Sheriff

A former food services employee and three inmates are among those charged with bringing contraband into Manatee County Jail, MCSO said.

Missing Bradenton Man Found Safe Monday: Sheriff

The Manatee County Sheriff’s office said a missing 40-year-old Bradenton man was found Monday and is safe.

Employee Snuck Drugs Into Manatee County Jail: Sheriff

A Manatee County worker faces charges after helping to sneak drugs into the jail, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said.

Manatee County Deputy Jumps From SUV’s Path To Safety: Watch

A Manatee County Sheriff’s Office deputy walked away uninjured after he was nearly hit by an out-of-control SUV during a traffic stop.

90-Year-Old Woman Found Safe In Palmetto: Sheriff

When a 90-year-old woman didn't return after leaving her Palmetto home Monday, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office issued a silver alert.

Man Shot Father-In-Law, Dumped Body In Palmetto: Sheriff

A Bradenton man fatally shot his father-in-law in front of the victim’s 15-year-old stepson while out for a drive Tuesday night, MCSO said.

$8,000 Reward Offered In 2014 Bradenton Cold Case Murder: Sheriff

Investigators are looking for the person who shot, killed an SUR 13 gang member on Dec. 20, 2014, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

Bradenton Man Pleads Guilty To Making Counterfeit Currency

Investigators found counterfeit U.S. Federal Reserve notes in the home of a Bradenton man, the DOJ said. He faces up to 20 years in prison.

Murder Suspect In Bradenton Sought: Manatee County Sheriff

An up to $8,000 reward is available for info about a suspect that investigators say shot and killed a man Dec. 16 in Bradenton, MCSO said.

Christmas Eve Shooting Suspect Turns Himself In: Palmetto Police

The suspect in a shooting at Rodney’s Jamaican Grill on Christmas Eve night turned himself in, Palmetto police said.

Four Injured In 5-Vehicle Crash In Manatee County: FHP

Five vehicles, including two parked cars, were involved in a crash on State Road 684 near 101st Street West Tuesday, FL Highway Patrol said.

Vandals Damaged Plaque Dedicated To Lakewood Ranch Student: MCSO

A plaque dedicated to Lakewood Ranch High School student Matthew Ryan Powers, who was killed in a 2018 crash, was damaged by vandals.

3 Persons Of Interest Sought In Bradenton Shooting Death: Sheriff

A man killed in a Bradenton shooting was found in a car parked outside a Winn Dixie Thursday, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

Arsonist Who Set Fire To Bradenton Publix 3 Times Sentenced: DOJ

Serial arsonist who set fire to a Bradenton Publix 3 times last December bought the lighter fluid he used to set them while at that store.

75-Year-Old Man Missing In Bradenton After Family Argument: MCSO

Thomas Pitkin, 75, has medical conditions and requires a cane to walk, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

Shooting Victim Brought To Winn Dixie Dies In Parking Lot: MCSO

A man was shot on 10th Street E. Thursday and brought 1 mile to a Winn Dixie store, where he was found dead in a parked vehicle, MCSO said.

Identity Of Armed Robbery Suspect In Bradenton Sought: MCSO

A man armed with a sawed-off shotgun robbed a Bradenton convenience store in September. The sheriff’s office is working to identify him.

92-Year-Old Airlifted To Hospital After Parrish Crash: FHP

The crash happened Wednesday afternoon at the intersection of U.S. 301 and 91st Avenue East, Florida Highway Patrol said.

Driver Hit 11 Cars At Manatee Hospital, Charged With DUI: Police

Sarasota man charged with 11 counts of DUI after crashing into 11 parked vehicles at Manatee Memorial Hospital, Bradenton police said.

Man Missing In Bradenton, Deputies Seek Public Input: Sheriff

The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a 35-year-old man who was last seen in Bradenton on Nov. 27.

​Bradenton Man Crossing Intersection Hit By Car, Killed: FHP

Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the death of a Bradenton man who was hit by a car while crossing an intersection Wednesday.

Hit-And-Run Driver Critically Injures Pedestrian: Police

Bradenton police are asking for public assistance in finding a driver that critically injured a pedestrian in a hit-and-run crash Tuesday.

Overnight Fire Engulfs Roofing Company's Supply Yard: Fire Dept.

An outdoor fire broke out overnight Sunday at Manson Roofing Company’s supply yard, the Bradenton Fire Department said.

Thanksgiving Shooting Injures 3 In Targeted Attack On Home: MCSO

Palmetto home targeted in a Thanksgiving night attack. The sheriff’s office is seeking information from the public to find the shooter.

‘Lectern Guy’ Pleads Guilty To U.S. Capitol Riot Charge: Report

A Parrish, Fla., man who stole Nancy Pelosi’s lectern during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot pleaded guilty Monday, faces up to 6 months in prison.

Teen Threatens School Shooting In YouTube Comment: Sheriff

A 16-year-old who felt bad for Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz threatened a shooting at Braden River High School in a YouTube comment: MCSO

Puppy Recovered, 1 Charged Months After Petland Theft: Sheriff

Theft of French bulldog in Orange County led to the investigation of a larger dog trafficking case, recovery of pup stolen in Bradenton.

Bicyclist Killed After U.S. 41 Crash With SUV: FHP

A bicyclist was killed after an SUV hit him from behind on U.S. 41 near 32nd Avenue West in Manatee County, Florida Highway Patrol said.

Driver Injured In Shooting; Suspects Torch Their SUV: Sheriff

Suspects shot at the victim as he drove by a convenience store on 57th Avenue West in Bradenton, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

Teen Vehicle Burglary Suspect Sought In Manatee County: Sheriff

Detectives are looking for a suspect in three Palmetto Estates vehicle burglaries — 2 that took place in September, 1 overnight Tuesday.

Deputies Looking For Missing Manatee County Man: Sheriff

Tommie Caldwell, 59, was last seen in the 7800 block of 17th Street East in Sarasota, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.