Lexus Stolen During Rash Of Manatee Car Burglaries: Sheriff

The theft of a Lexus SUV in Lakewood Ranch was the first in a rash of stolen and burglarized vehicles in Manatee County Monday, MCSO said.

Suspect Sought After 1 Injured In Ramada Hotel Shooting: Sheriff

The Monday afternoon shooting at the Ramada by Wyndham Sarasota Waterfront hotel wasn’t a random incident, Manatee County detectives said.

Corrections Deputy Resigns After DUI Charge: Sheriff

Emanuel Clement, 28, faces DUI charges after falling asleep at the wheel at US 41 N and Moccasin Wallow Road, the sheriff's office said.

Bradenton Man Arrested In Connection With U.S. Capitol Riot: Feds

Daniel Lyons Scott, 28, who the FBI says is a self-identified Proud Boys member, is charged with federal crimes in the Jan. 6 insurrection.

One Man Hospitalized After Being Stabbed In Bradenton: Police

Police said that the man became involved in an argument with two suspects on Bayshore Parkway and sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

Head-On-Collision Leaves 2 Dead On Moccasin Wallow Road: FHP

A 50-year-old Parrish woman and a 95-year-old Sun City Center man are dead after a crash on Moccasin Wallow Road Sunday afternoon, FHP said.

Golf Cart Stolen From East Bradenton Dealership: Sheriff

Deputies seek public input in identifying those who stole a golf cart from American Pride Golf Carts May 3.

Child Missing Since Sunday Found: Sheriff

11-year-old Shayla Pfolsgrof, missing from Astro Skate in Bradenton since Sunday night, has been found, the sheriff's office said.

Woman Missing After Threatening To Harm Herself: Sheriff

Precious J. Davis, 30, was last seen Monday around 4 p.m. in Palmetto, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

Man Points Shotgun At Car While Driving On Skyway Bridge: FHP

Michael Platts was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after the Saturday morning incident, Florida Highway Patrol said.

Pedestrian Killed Crossing U.S. 41 Wednesday: Sheriff

A 40-year-old Sarasota man was hit by a car while trying to cross U.S. 41 near 69th Avenue West, Florida Highway Patrol said.

Tanker Truck, Car Collide On I-275 North, No Major Injuries: FHP

A woman driving a car that collided with a tanker truck was charged with driving under the influence after the crash, FHP said.

Shots Fired At East Bradenton House Party; Two Injured: Sheriff

The gunman is still at large after an early Sunday morning shooting at house party, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

13-Year-Old Boy Missing From Family Resources in Bradenton

Police are looking for Jon’Ques Jones, 13, who ran away from Family Resources in Bradenton.

Teens Charged After Armed Robbery, Police Chase Through Manatee

Four teenagers face multiple charges after an armed robbery and police chase through Bradenton, Palmetto Tuesday morning, police said.

Drugs Mailed To Inmate Using Back Of A Postage Stamp: Sheriff

A woman mailed a postcard with drugs on the back of the stamp to her boyfriend, an inmate in Manatee County, the sheriff’s office said.

Downtown Bradenton Crash Cleared; Area Open To Traffic: FDOT

A vehicle crash near 9th Street and 6th Avenue West that diverted traffic in the area Tuesday morning has been cleared.

Fake COVID-19 Cure Could Mean Jail Time For Bradenton Family: DOJ

Mark Grenon & three sons were indicted, accused of selling toxic bleach as a coronavirus cure via Genesis II Church of Health and Healing.

Bradenton Man Guilty Of Fentanyl, Heroin Possession: DOJ

Larome D. Waiters, 31, faces at least 15 years in prison for possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute, the DOJ said.

Man, 39, Missing From Bradenton Assisted Living Facility:

Kenneth Lynch, who went missing Tuesday, is known to walk near the Walmart at 2911 53rd Avenue East in Bradenton, the sheriff’s office said.

Substitute Teacher Charged With Battery On Student: Police

Robert Morse, 66, a substitute teacher in Manatee County, hit a 12-year-old at Rogers Elementary School, Bradenton police said.

Substitute Teacher Charged With Child Porn Possession: Police

John L. Wingate, 25, a substitute teacher for the School District of Manatee County, faces 30 counts of child porn possession, police said.

Fatal Shooting Under Investigation In Bradenton: Sheriff’s Office

A man was found dead in his car from multiple gunshot wounds early Sunday, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

Child Hit, Killed By Pickup Truck On South Sunshine Skyway Pier

The 3-year-old boy was hit when trying to cross the northbound travel lane of the southern fishing pier, Florida Highway Patrol said.

16-Year-Old Girl Missing From Bradenton’s Family Resources Center

Ryza Sosa, 16, ran away from the Family Resources Center on Martin Luther King Avenue Monday, police said.

17-Year-Old Bradenton Girl Missing Since January: Sheriff

Jinyah Reents ran away from Southeast High School Jan. 7 and hasn’t contacted her family since, the sheriff’s office said.

Second-Degree Murder Charges Filed In Fatal Beating: Sherif

Edgardo Romero Jr., 40, abused and beat two men in Bradenton “for no apparent reason,” the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

Pedestrian Critically Injured In Manatee County Crash: FHP

A 43-year-old Bradenton man walked in front of a 17-year-old driving south on U.S. 41 early Wednesday, Florida Highway Patrol said.

MCSO Sergeant Throws Flash Bang Grenade At Party, Resigns: Report

A Manatee County Sheriff’s Office sergeant, John Finley, resigned after MCSO investigated an incident at a Christmas party, reports said.

Officials Brace For Packed Beaches On Easter, Memorial Day

13 Manatee County departments, law enforcement agencies are preparing for thousands of spring break visitors to beaches in the county.

Man Shot And Killed In Bradenton, Suspected Identified: Police

Detectives with the Bradenton Police Department are seeking information about the death of a man that occurred Sunday night.

Bradenton Officer Shot Man Who Drove At Him: Police

Charles William Mickel III faces aggravated assault, battery charges after driving at an officer outside Blue Boy Motel, police said.

Bradenton Motorcyclist Killed In Crash: FHP

A 30-year-old man died in an accident at 9th Street East and 40th Avenue East Thursday night, FHP said.

Arrest Made In 2019 Bradenton Murder: Sheriff

Detectives say Pedro Ruiz-Aguayo stole, resold vehicles with Nardiel Negron-Mojica before turning on, killing him.

Palmetto Woman Killed In Charlotte County ATV Crash: FHP

A 28-year-old Palmetto woman died after losing control of her all-terrain vehicle on a private road in Charlotte County Saturday, FHP said.

Missing Teen: Police Seek Help In Search For 16-Year-Old Boy

16-year-old Marcus Pate was last seen leaving his home in the 3000 block of 9th Avenue East in Bradenton Monday, police said.

Sarasota Man Seriously Injured In Manatee County Crash: FHP

The driver of a pick-up truck was seriously injured in an accident at University Parkway and Lakewood Ranch Boulevard Thursday, FHP said.

Corrections Deputy Resigns After Punching Inmate: Sheriff

The former deputy, John Camarillo, used excessive force in an incident at the Manatee County Jail, faces battery charges, MCSO said.

Six Puppies Stolen From Petland Worth $35,000: Sheriff

The sheriff’s office said two women broke into the Bradenton Petland store early Friday morning and stole six puppies worth $35,000.

Body Of 20-Year-Old Man Found On Bradenton Sidewalk: Police

Police are investigating the death of 20-year-old Antonio Aguirre, whose body was found in the 700 block of 25th Street E.