Palmetto Woman Wins $5 Million In Lottery Scratch-Off Game

A $20 Florida Lottery scratch-off ticket has turned a Palmetto woman into a millionaire.

Bradenton Man Dies Following Accident On State Road 70

A 55-year-old Bradenton man has died from injuries sustained in a crash on State Road 70 west of 253rd Street East Tuesday, Sept. 25.

Manatee Couple, Teen Girl Dead Following Apparent Murder-Suicide

Three people are dead following an apparent murder-suicide inside a Bradenton home just after 10 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23.

Man Sustains Serious Injuries In Manatee Single-Car Crash

A 49-year-old Beverly Hills man is in serious condition following an accident Sunday, Sept. 23 on 26th Street West.

2 Lakewood Ranch Teens Killed On Way To Homecoming Dance

Grief counselors are on hand at Lakewood Ranch High School Monday following the deaths of two students in a crash on their way to homecoming

Former Manatee Sheriff's Detective Accused Of Stealing Funds

A former detective with the Manatee County Sheriff's Office was arrested Wednesday, Sept. 13, after being accused of stealing $2,800.

Bradenton Woman Found Badly Injured On Labor Day Dies In Hospital

A woman who was found badly bruised and bleeding outside a home in Bradenton last week has died.

Pedestrian In Critical Condition After Being Struck On US 41

A 29-year-old pedestrian is in critical condition after being struck by a pickup truck Saturday, Sept. 1, at U.S. 41 and 66th Avenue West.

Manatee County Sheriff Searches For Bank Robber

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man who robbed the Wells Fargo bank at 6285 14th St. W., Bradenton, Friday.

Bradenton Police Arrest 2 In Aug. 9 Shooting

Bradenton Police arrested Lakesha Rapolla and Andre Romilus on Saturday for the Aug. 9 shooting of 36-year-old Shakeera Brody.

7-Year-Old Palmetto Boy Killed When Pallets Fall On Him

A 7-year-old boy was killed Thursday, Aug. 9, in Palmetto after a stack of pallets fell on him.

Tamiami Trail Ramada Inn Evacuated When Fire Breaks Out

Guests and employees of the Ramada Inn on Tamiami Trail were evacuated Monday, July 30, when a fire broke out at the two-story hotel.

Teen Sought After Two 18-Year-Olds Shot Dead In Bradenton

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office wrote in a Facebook post that it is searching for 17-year-old Joe Clerjuste.

Traffic Reopens Following Truck Crash On Manatee River Bridge

The Florida Highway Patrol has cleared the tractor-trailer truck cab that lost control on Interstate 75 over the Manatee River.

Manatee Sheriff Seeks Person Who Shot, Injured 17-Year-Old

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is searching for the person who shot and injured a 17-year-old boy Sunday, July 15.

Bradenton Man Killed, 3-Year-Old Injured In 4-Car Crash

A 30-year-old man has been arrested for vehicular homicide after troopers say he caused a crash that killed another driver.

Cortez Coast Guard Crew Rescues 2 Stranded In Big Miguel Pass

Two people are safely back on dry land after their personal watercraft capsized 500 yards west of Big Miguel Pass Monday, July 2.

Bradenton Man Killed When Bicycle Struck From Behind

A 34-year-old Bradenton man was killed after his bicycle was struck from behind by a vehicle early Thursday, June 28.

Burglar Batters Holmes Beach Woman Who Walked In On Him

Holmes Beach Police are seeking a who violently attacked a resident when she came home and surprised him burglarizing her home Thursday.

Sheriff Releases Name Of Motorcyclist Killed In Crash

A motorcyclist died after colliding with a Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputy's cruiser Wednesday, June 27.

Note: It's Against Law To Drop Gator In Convenience Store

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office arrested a 17-year-old who admitted to dropping off the gator at the Wawa convenience store.

1 Killed, 4 Injured In Shooting Outside Bradenton Bar

One person was killed and four people were injured during a shooting at a Manatee County bar shortly after midnight Monday, June 11.

Florida's EMT Of The Year: This Is The Guy To Call For Help

Manatee County's Aaron White has been named Florida's EMT of the Year.

Carjacking Causes Multiple Accidents On Longboat Key Bridge

The crash resulted in debris being scattered across the Longboat Key Bridge as traffic was blocked for several hours.

2-Year-Old Recovering After Eating Parents' Cocaine, Marijuana

A 2-year-old boy is out of the hospital and in the custody of his grandmother after eating cocaine and marijuana.

Administrator Proposes 12 Additional Deputies, Road Improvements

County Administrator Ed Hunzeker rolled out a recommended budget for next year that will pay for 12 new sheriff’s office deputies.

Bayshore High Student Arrested With Loaded Gun At School

A 16-year-old Bayshore High School student has been arrested for bringing a loaded gun to school.

Student Kicked Teacher During Teacher Appreciation Week

Generally during Teacher Appreciation Week, educators can look forward to a thank-you card or perhaps an apple or two.

Fire Causes Significant Damage To Cortez Road Burger King

A fire caused significant damage to the Burger King at 2319 Cortez Road West on Wednesday, May 2.

Manatee Paramedic 1st To Be Internationally Certified In Florida

Manatee County Community Paramedic Earl Kulpa has become the first internationally certified community paramedic in Florida.

U.S. Marshals Arrest 'Losing Streak Lois' In Texas

Following a national manhunt, wanted fugitive "Losing Streak Lois" Riess, 56, was apprehended by the United States Marshals Service.

Anna Maria Surf Shop Ravaged By Fire

Fire investigators are combing through the wreckage of the West Coast Surf Shop on Anna Maria Island after fire engulfed the building.

Manatee Sheriff Arrests Bradenton Man For Killing, Burning Woman

A 23-year-old Bradenton man will appear before a judge Wednesday to be formally charged for the murder of a 50-year-old blind woman.

Body Of Bradenton Woman Found On Fire In Woods

The body of a 50-year-old woman was found on fire in a wooded area off 18th Street East at 1:15 a.m. Monday, April 2.

Widow Says Husband's Body Left On Street For 3 Hours

Manatee County officials will meet Tuesday to discuss policy changes after EMS left a man's body by the side of the road for three hours.

Teens Accused Of Carjacking Using Machete, Kitchen Knife

Two teens were arrested after reportedly carjacking a Dodge Charger in Manatee County using a machete and a kitchen knife.

Cedar Hammock Apartment Building Fire Causes $50,000 In Damages

A fire Thursday, March 22, at an apartment building in Cedar Hammock resulted in more than $50,000 in structural damage.

Oddly Ferocious Otter Attacks Kayakers On Braden River

Attacks by river otters on four people Saturday and Sunday have prompted the Florida Wildlife and Conservation Commission to post warnings.

Manatee Schools Superintendent Says Threats Won't Be Tolerated

Manatee County Schools Superintendent Diana Green issued a videotaped message to students Thursday afternoon.

Bradenton Police To Increase Patrols At Schools In Wake Of Threat

Bradenton Police detectives are investigating a threat against Manatee High School made on the social media site, Snapchat.