FL Man Dies After Losing Control Of Car, Crashing Into Tree: FHP

The driver lost control of his car after suffering a medical episode in a Lakewood Ranch parking lot Monday, FL Highway Patrol said.

Man Pulled Gun On Another Driver In I-75 Road-Rage Incident: FHP

A man was arrested after threatening another driver with a gun Saturday during a road-rage incident on I-75 in Manatee: FL Highway Patrol

Wrong-Way Driver Killed In I-75 Crash: FL Highway Patrol

A 32-year-old Wimauma man driving the wrong way on Interstate 75 was killed in an early Sunday morning crash in Manatee County, FHP said.

Car Impounded In Fatal Manatee County Hit-And-Run: FL Highway Patrol

A Sarasota bicyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash on State Road 70 in Manatee County Friday night, FL Highway Patrol said.

Missing Woman With Limp Sought: Manatee County Sheriff

Investigators are looking for a missing woman last seen walking with a noticeable limp Thursday morning in Palmetto: Manatee County sheriff

Eternal Reef Honors Officer Who Died Of Cancer: Bradenton Police

Marine units from local law enforcement agencies joined the Bradenton Police Department Monday in honoring an officer who died from cancer.

FL Man Who Murdered Father Sentenced To Prison: State Attorney

A Manatee County man pleaded guilty to murdering his father in 2021 and was sentenced to prison, State Attorney Brodsky’s office said.

Crash Shuts Down 1st Street West: Bradenton Police

Northbound lanes of 1st Street W. are temporarily closed Friday morning after a crash with injuries, Bradenton police said.

Motorcyclist Dies When Bradenton Driver Turns In Front Of Bike: FHP

A Bradenton woman turned left in the path of an oncoming motorcycle, leading to a fatal crash Friday, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Teen Playing With Gun Shot, Killed 18-Year-Old: Manatee Sheriff

A teenager playing with a gun while in a parked vehicle accidentally shot and killed an 18-year-old last month, Manatee County sheriff said.

Teen Fatally Shot In Backyard Of Bradenton Home: Manatee Sheriff

A 17-year-old Parrish boy was charged with manslaughter in the fatal shooting of another teen in Bradenton Friday, Manatee sheriff said.

2-Year-Old Dies After Being Run Over In Driveway: FL Highway Patrol

A 2-year-old boy died after being run over twice in the driveway of a Lakewood Ranch home Wednesday morning, FL Highway Patrol said.

Gun Goes Off In Car Killing 18-Year-Old: Manatee County Sheriff

The death of an 18-year-old man after a gun went off in a car Friday evening in Bradenton is under investigation, Manatee sheriff said.

4 Arrested In Counterfeit Check-Cashing Ring: Manatee County Sheriff

Four women were arrested and charged for their roles in a counterfeit check-cashing ring, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said.

'Shark Week' Featured Researcher Stole $300K: Bradenton Police

A Georgia biology professor featured on National Geographic's “Shark Week” stole more than $300K from a nonprofit, Bradenton police said.

Student Brought Loaded Gun To High School: Palmetto Police

A student caught with a loaded pistol at Palmetto High School said he had it to defend himself on the walk to, from school, police said.

Man Hit By Car, Injured While Crossing 301 Blvd.: FL Highway Patrol

An unidentified man was hit by a car and critically injured while crossing 301 Boulevard East in Manatee County on Feb. 16, FHP said.

Deputies Seek Woman In Criminal Investigation: Manatee County Sheriff

Detectives want to speak with a Bradenton woman believed to be homeless about an active criminal investigation, the sheriff’s office said.

Mail Fraud Charge Lands Ruskin Banker In Prison: U.S. DOJ

A Bradenton bank employee used a customer’s information to pay his bills and steal money, the U.S. Department of Justice said.

Man Crossing Street Dies After Being Hit By SUV: Bradenton Police

A pedestrian was hit and killed by an SUV Monday morning while crossing 13th Street W. near 8th Avenue W., Bradenton police said.

RV Driver Dies After Crash During Medical Episode: FL Highway Patrol

A Michigan man lost control of the RV when he had a medical episode while driving in Manatee County, Florida Highway Patrol said.

Aide Who Tied Nonverbal Student To Chair Sought: Bradenton Police

Video footage shows an elementary school teacher and aide tying a nonverbal student to a chair, Bradenton police said.

Charges Filed Against Scott Hopes, Former County Administrator: SAO

Former Manatee County Administrator Scott Hopes was charged with grand theft, other felonies, the state attorney's office said.

FL Teacher, Aide Tied Nonverbal Student To Chair: Bradenton Police

An elementary school teacher and aide face charges of false imprisonment after tying a nonverbal student to a chair, Bradenton police said.

Girl Playing In Parking Lot Hit, Killed By SUV: FL Highway Patrol

The 5-year-old was in the parking lot of a Bradenton mobile home park when she was hit by an unlicensed driver, who was arrested, FHP said.

Missing Woman Has Detectives ‘Gravely Concerned’: Bradenton Police

The missing woman’s brother was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at a hotel in Brooksville, Bradenton police said.

Mobile Home Park Shooter In Custody: Manatee County Sheriff's Office

The suspect fatally shot another man at a Bradenton mobile home park during an argument over drugs, Manatee County Sheriff's Office said.

Mobile Home Park Shooter At Large In Bradenton: Manatee County Sheriff

Detectives are looking for the suspect in a Thursday morning fatal shooting at a Bradenton mobile home park, the sheriff’s office said.

Motorcyclist Dies In Fatal Crash While Leaving Bradenton Parking Lot

The car’s driver was arrested for driving without a license, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

5-Year-Old Pulled From Bradenton Family's Pool Dies: Police

A 5-year-old Bradenton girl who was pulled from a family pool unresponsive has died after she was removed from life support, police said.

Scott Baio Fan Chief Bevan Meets Actor At Shop: Bradenton Police

Bradenton police Chief Melanie Bevan stopped by Scavengers Marketplace in Palmetto after hearing Scott Baio was shopping there.

5-Year-Girl Who Fell In Pool In Critical Condition: Bradenton Police

The girl wandered out of the home Sunday afternoon and fell in the pool, Bradenton police said.

Woman Killed While Crossing I-75: FL Highway Patrol

A Tampa woman was killed while crossing Interstate 75 Monday night in Manatee County, FL Highway Patrol said.

Armed Home Invasion Suspect Arrested: Bradenton Police

A suspect in a March 3 armed home invasion robbery in Bradenton was arrested earlier this month by U.S. marshals in Tampa, police said.

FL Teen Missing Since December May Be In NC: Palmetto Police

Investigators are looking for a teen girl who was reported missing by her mother on Dec. 16, may be in NC, Clearwater, Palmetto police said.

Bomb Threats Made To School Districts Across Florida: Reports

Schools in Hillsborough, Manatee, Lee, Collier, Glade, Pasco, Leon counties are among those in FL to receive bomb threats Wednesday.

Bradenton Road Floods During Storm: Police

Drivers should avoid driving through standing water after Tuesday’s strong storms flood roads, Bradenton police said.

In-Custody Tasing Death Investigated By FL Officials: Palmetto Police

Community leaders and family members demand answers about the in-custody tasing death of a 36-year-old man in Palmetto.

Woman Medevaced From Cruise Ship Off Port Manatee: Watch

A woman was medevaced from a Celebrity cruise ship off Port Manatee Wednesday by the U.S. Coast Guard, reports said.

3 Teen Sisters Missing In Bradenton: Police

The three teenage girls were last seen leaving their home in Bradenton, police said.