DUI Wolfpack Detail Planned For Manatee County: FHP

​The Florida Highway Patrol will operate its DUI wolfpack detail from 9 p.m. Wednesday to 5 a.m. Thursday.

SUV Nearly Goes Over Barrier In Sunshine Skyway Bridge Crash: FHP

No one was injured in the Monday evening crash on southbound I-275, FHP said.

Holmes Beach Wants Answers After Trees Destroyed At Beach: Police

The city is offering a $500 reward for information that leads to charges in the destruction of native plants on city property, police said.

Special Forces Soldier Charged In Illinois Bowling Alley Shooting

Duke Webb, 37, is stationed at Eglin Air Force Base and recently lived in Bradenton. Three people died in the shooting, reports said.

Pharmacy Burglar Hid In Cooler To Steal From Winn-Dixie: MCSO

Thomas O’Brien admitted to a string of pharmacy burglaries in Manatee County, the sheriff’s office said.

Deputies Seek Armed Man Impersonating Law Enforcement: Sheriff

The man pulled over a car for a traffic stop in Manatee County on Dec. 14, the sheriff’s office said.

Bradenton Police Sued For Withholding Cold Case Documents: Report

The Bradenton Police Department won’t release documents related to the 2000 cold case murder of Tara Reilly, reports said.

Off-Duty Sheriff's Deputy Dies In I-75 Crash: Report

Deputy Antonio Hernandez died after a Sunday morning car crash on I-75, reports said.

After 14 Years, Arrests Made In Murder Of 16-Year-Old: Sheriff

Ralph Williams and his brothers were arrested in the cold case murder of Hardee County teenager Amber Woods, the sheriff’s office said.

Manatee County Sheriff’s Office Warns Of Phone Scam

Scammers are calling people pretending to be members of the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, telling them they owe fines.

After Refusing To Wear Mask At Walmart, Deputy Suspended: Report

A Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputy has been suspended for refusing to wear a mask, flashing his badge at Walmart, reports said.

Missing Woman Sought In Bradenton: Police

Brittany Ormsby was last seen leaving the Thortons gas station on SR 64 Wednesday night, police said.

Northbound Lanes Reopened On 1st Street E After Crash: Police

Downtown traffic backed up after Thursday morning car crash and fire, Bradenton police said.

Two Rescued After Boat Sinks 40 Miles Off Bradenton: Coast Guard

Larry McCain of Parrish and Dennis Amo of Sarasota were rescued after their 24-foot boat sank Saturday morning, the Coast Guard said.

Woman Stuffs Roommate's Body In Trash Can: Sheriff

After her roommate died, a woman stored his body at her Bradenton mobile home and stole his Social Security money, authorities said.

Video Shows Homeless Man’s Rescue From Bowlees Creek: Sheriff

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

Body Found Stuffed In Trash Can At Mobile Home Park: Report

The body was discovered Tuesday afternoon at Bradenton's Windmill Manor Mobile Home Park, reports said.

Masturbating Burglar Arrested In Bradenton: Report

A homeowner caught a 44-year-old man with his pants around his ankles at the front door, reports said.

5 Ways To Stop Porch Pirates In Bradenton

Package thefts are a growing problem as online shopping explodes. Bradenton police offer some tips to thwart porch pirates.

Person With Rifle Breaks Into Lanai In Lakewood Ranch: Sheriff

The armed suspect cut through the lanai's screen door and walked around the pool deck carrying a rifle, the sheriff’s office said.

Missing Endangered Man Sought: Sheriff’s Office

Clarence Federick, Jr. was last seen in the 5000 block of 26th Lane East on Thursday, the sheriff’s office said.

House Fire Breaks Out After Explosion, Gas Leak: Chief

A house fire broke out at 804 29th Ave. West Thursday afternoon after a gas leak in the area, Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue chief said.

Bradenton Police Chief Tapped For U.S. Marshal Role

Pres. Trump will nominate Bradenton Police Chief Melanie Bevan to serve as the United States Marshal for the Middle District of Florida.

17-Year-Old Boy Killed In Drug Deal Shooting: Sheriff

A 15-year-old boy was also injured in the Sunday night shooting in Myakka City, the sheriff’s office said.

How To Avoid Black Friday Scams In Bradenton

Consumers in Bradenton can take certain steps to lessen the chance of falling victim to a scam.

Charges Add Up For Men Who Ran $6 Million Ponzi Scheme: Report

A 62-year-old Bradenton man and a 63-year-old Sarasota man face new federal charges after defrauding seniors, reports said.

South County, Barrier Islands Impacted The Most By Eta

Now that Tropical Storm Eta has moved away from Manatee County, here’s information about reopenings, closings, flooding and damages.

Driver Hydroplanes, Crashes Into State Trooper: FHP

A Bradenton man lost control of his car on I-75 and hit a state trooper, construction pick-up truck in the shoulder on Wednesday, FHP said.

Wife Charged In Shooting Death Of Husband: Sheriff's Office

Ashley C. Benefield has been arrested in the shooting death of her husband, Doug G. Benefield, the sheriff’s office said.

​Endangered Adult Missing In Bradenton: Sheriff’s Office

52-year-old Luckner Petit was last seen riding his bicycle on 34th Avenue East, the sheriff’s office said.

Bradenton Woman Dies After Being Hit By Car: FHP

A woman was hit while attempting to cross State Road 70 near 111th Street East in Bradenton on Tuesday, state troopers said.

Teen Motorcyclist Killed By Drunk Driver In Ellenton: Police

A 53-year-old Ellenton man has been charged with DUI manslaughter in a Sunday evening crash that killed a Parrish teenager, police said.

Sheriff’s Deputy Arrested For DUI In Manatee County: Report

A correctional deputy with the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office resigned after a DUI arrest early Saturday, reports said.​

Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Bradenton Hit-And-Run: Police

Troopers are searching for the hit-and-run driver who struck a motorcyclist at the intersection of 26th Street West and 38th Avenue West.

Murder-Suicide Investigated On Anna Maria Island: Report

A father found the bodies of his daughter and her roommate in their Anna Maria Island home Saturday, reports said.

Bradenton Registered Sex Offenders List: 2020 Safety Map

Fall is a good time to take inventory of who is in your neighborhood. Learn where the registered sex offenders live in the Bradenton area.

Driver Arrested In Fatal Hit-And-Run After Truck Abandoned

State troopers arrested Richard Aaron Richardson in the hit-and-run accident that killed a 34-year-old woman crossing U.S. 41 Monday.

Homicide Investigation Ongoing In Bradenton: Police

Authorities are asking for the public's help identifying two people seen in security camera footage.

Bradenton Police Chief Named To Standards And Training Commission

Bradenton Chief of Police Melanie Bevan has been appointed to the state Criminal Justice Standards & Training Commission.

Manatee Deputies Save Man Who Tried To Run Officer Down: WATCH

Manatee Sheriff's officers were praised this week for saving the life of a man accused of trying to run a deputy down with his pickup.