15-Year-Old Girl Missing In Bradenton: Police

Jasmine Vansyckle, 15, was last seen Monday at the Carlton Arms Apartments, police said.

Bradenton Police Seek Help In Two Missing Persons Cases

Police are looking for 41-year-old Jeramy Holder and 17-year-old Cruzito Mendez in two separate missing person cases.

Motorcyclist Shoots At Delivery Truck In Road-Rage Incident

Roberto Velazquez, the motorcyclist, faces several charges, including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, Bradenton police said.

Bearadise Ranch Owner Cited For Allowing TV Crew To Feed Bear

Monica Welde received a misdemeanor citation for allowing a TV news crew to interact with a bear at Bearadise Ranch in Myakka City.

Joggers Find Body Of Drowned Woman In Holmes Beach: Police

The body of a 39-year-old Bradenton woman was found in the surf near the 35th Street beach access, police said.

6 Deputies Honored For Rescuing Homeless Man From Creek: Sheriff

In November, six deputies rescued a homeless man who was stuck in Bradenton’s Bowlees Creek for two days, the sheriff’s office said.

Army Recruiter Accused Of Sexual Battery Faces New Charges

Lloyd Duyan was arrested Feb. 22 on a sexual battery charge in Sarasota County. Now, he faces molestation charges in Bradenton, police said.

Palmetto Man Dies In Bradenton Crash Sunday Night: FHP

A 64-year-old man was killed in a crash at the intersection of 27th Street East and 4th Avenue East in Bradenton, FHP said.

Bradenton Man Arrested In Fraudulent South Dakota Seed Scheme

Kent Duane Anderson, 49, faces wire fraud, money laundering charges after his South Dakota-based business lied about selling organic seeds.

Vegan Activist Group Offers $2,000 For Info On Injured Pelicans

Florida Voices for Animals has offered a $2,000 reward for info about those intentionally injuring pelicans at the Skyway Fishing Pier.

Mississippi Woman Killed In Manatee County Crash: FHP

The 79-year-old woman died in a crash on State Road 70 Saturday evening, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Double Homicide Suspect Arrested In 2012 Cold Case: Sheriff

Jamal Blakely faces second-degree murder charges in a 2012 home invasion gone wrong, the sheriff’s office said.

61-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed In Manatee County Crash: FHP

A 61-year-old man died after being hit by a car near the intersection of U.S. 41 and Pearl Avenue Wednesday night, FHP said.

Pelicans Intentionally Injured At Skyway Fishing Pier: FWC

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating reports that people are intentionally injuring pelicans in Manatee.

Suspects Sought In Car Burglaries At Orange Theory Gyms, Park

Twelve vehicles were broken into outside 2 Orange Theory Fitness locations and Bob Gardner Park, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

Road-Rage Arrests Made In I-75 Incident: FHP

A driver and his passenger were arrested following a road-rage incident on I-75 in Manatee County Thursday morning, FHP said.

Hit-And-Run Driver Sought In Holmes Beach: Police

The driver of a Silver Chevrolet Trailblazer was involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash Wednesday night in Holmes Beach, police said.

New Charges For Woman Who Stuffed Body In Trash Can: Sheriff

A 48-year-old woman arrested in December for stuffing her roommate’s body into a trash can faces charges for spending his disability income.

Man Arrested For Pointing Laser At MCSO Helicopter: Sheriff

Alejandro Bautista Wvalle was arrested Saturday night for shining a green laser light at an aircraft, the MCSO said.

Michigan Woman Found After Being Reported Missing: Sheriff

22-year-old Amanda McNeil, staying at the Days Inn on 1st Street in Bradenton, was reported missing Sunday, the sheriff’s office said.

Bradenton Police Now Equipped With Body Cameras: Report

Police demonstrated the new body-worn camera equipment at Tuesday’s Bradenton City Council meeting, reports said.

35-year-old Man Faces Multiple Child Porn Charges: Police

Lester Lechleitner of Bradenton faces 12 counts of possessing child porn, one count of distribution, police said.

1 In Custody After Shootout; Deputies Search For Suspect: Sheriff

Deputies are searching for a second suspect in a Monday afternoon shooting in the 1100 block of 12th Street West, the sheriff's office said.

Troopers Seek Hit-And-Run Driver In Bradenton: FHP

A 72-year-old man was killed while crossing U.S. 41 at 58th Avenue West Monday morning, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

14 Men Face 541 Child Porn Charges In Manatee County: Sheriff

Through Operation “One Way Ticket,” 14 men face 541 child pornography-related charges, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

Woman Arrested After Stealing Car, Hitting Deputy: Sheriff

Katarina Van Fossen faces charges after stealing a car, fleeing authorities and hitting a deputy, the sheriff’s office said.

‘The Monkey Whisperer’ Violated Federal Wildlife Laws: DOJ

Parrish man Jimmy Wayne Hammons, known as “The Monkey Whisperer,” arrested for selling protected primates, the Department of Justice said.

Judge Eases Conditions Of Release For ‘Lectern Guy’: Report

A federal judge relaxed the conditions of release for Adam Johnson, the Parrish man arrested for the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot, reports said.

Armed Robber Targeted Amscot Customers: Report

A Manatee County man was arrested for the Dec. 3 robbery of two Amscot customers, reports said. Police say there could be more victims.

Two Dead In Palmetto Motorcycle Crash: FHP

A man and a woman were killed after the male driver lost control of his motorcycle Thursday night, the FHP said.

Manatee County Man Arrested On Child Porn Charges: FDLE

Odie Brock Ely, 43, of Palmetto faces 20 felony counts of possession of child pornography, the FDLE said.

Bradenton Apartment Fire Causes $100,000 In Damage

A fire destroyed an apartment at Burgundy Condominiums on Tuesday evening, displacing two families.

14-Year-Old Boy Arrested In Burglary Of High Noon Guns: Police

The Palmetto teen stole firearms from the retail shop and shooting range in Bradenton early Jan. 4, police said.

Endangered 64-Year-Old Woman Missing In Bradenton: Sheriff

Laurie Cascadden was last seen in the 5300 block of 26th Street West, the sheriff’s office said.

Man In Viral U.S. Capitol Riot Photo Released On Bail: Report

Attorneys for Parrish man, Adam Johnson, out on $25K bail after being arrested for breaching the U.S. Capitol, said he wants “some privacy.”

‘Trump’ Etched Into Back Of FL Manatee In Citrus County: Report

Federal authorities seek info after a manatee at the head of the Homosassa River was found with “Trump” etched into its back, reports said.

Information Requested In Search For Missing Woman: Sheriff

Taylor Chaney,35, went missing from her home on Drewrys Bluff Saturday morning, the sheriff’s office said.

22-Year-Old Man Charged In July Murder: Sheriff's Office

Jordan Mick was charged in the murder of a 35-year-old man at The Venue at Lockwood Apartments July 30, the sheriff’s office said.

Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells Sworn In For Second Term

Sheriff Rick Wells was sworn in for his second term with the Manatee County Sheriff's Office at a small ceremony Tuesday.

U.S. 41 Reopens After Motorcycle Crash: Police

A Sunday evening motorcycle accident shut down a portion of U.S. 41 in Bradenton just south of DeSoto Bridge, police said.