New Child Sex Abuse, Porn Charges Against Pastor: Manatee Sheriff

Images of the Palmetto pastor sexually battering a child and child porn were found on his cell phone, Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

Woman Dies After Driving Into Ditch: FL Highway Patrol

A Palmetto woman died after losing control of her SUV Tuesday night on 3rd Avenue West in Manatee County, Florida Highway Patrol said.

Shooter Dead After Killing 3 Women, Including Mother: Manatee Sheriff

The suspect was shot and killed by deputies in Hamilton County as he drove from FL to Georgia intending to kill another victim, MCSO said.

Pastor Bought Child Porn Using Crypto: Manatee County Sheriff's Office

A Palmetto pastor was arrested Friday and charged with possession of child pornography, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said.

Scooter-Riding Porch Pirate Sought In Bradenton: Watch

A USF-supporting, scooter-riding porch pirate stole packages from at least two Bradenton homes, police said.

Rash Of Funeral Home Scam Calls Reported In Bradenton: Police

Authorities warn the public of a spike in funeral home scam calls in 24 hours, the Bradenton Police Department said.

SUV Driver Dead In Manatee County Crash: FL Highway Patrol

The driver lost control of his SUV in Palmetto, driving off the road and into a canal with no water, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Tiny Gator Swept From Lobby Of FL Restaurant: Watch

Deputies used a broom to sweep a tiny gator from outside a Bradenton Peach’s restaurant, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

Man Shoots, Kills Mother Before Turning Gun On Self: Manatee Sheriff

Deputies are investigating a Sunday evening murder-suicide in Parrish, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said.

Man Shot Woman Retrieving Belongings From Mobile Home: Manatee Sheriff

A woman was shot by a man she dated while retrieving her belongings from a Bradenton mobile home Thursday night, the Manatee sheriff said.

$50K Stolen From Senior In Phishing Scam: Bradenton Police

A Bradenton senior was recently scammed out of nearly $50K after clicking on a phishing message that popped up on Facebook, police said.

Burn Bans In Effect In Sarasota, Manatee Counties

Because of ongoing hot and dry weather, burn bans are in effect in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

Motorcyclist Killed In Manatee County Crash: FL Highway Patrol

A Bradenton man died after being thrown from his motorcycle in a Cortez Road crash Saturday afternoon, Florida Highway Patrol said.

Woman Shot, Killed Self At Bradenton Apartment Complex: Police

A woman died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at her Bradenton apartment Tuesday afternoon, police said.

Deputy Shot In Bradenton: Manatee County Sheriff

A deputy is recovering after being shot in the arm during an incident in Bradenton, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

Sneaker Could Help Detectives Identify Body: Manatee County Sheriff

The only item found with a badly decomposed body on the shore of Rattlesnake Key was a Nike sneaker, the Manatee County sheriff said.

Decomposed Body Found In Miguel Bay: Manatee County Sheriff’s Office

The body was found in Miguel Key on the shore of Rattlesnake Key Sunday morning, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

1 Injured In Road-Rage Shooting, Suspect Arrested: Manatee Sheriff

A woman pregnant with twins was shot and injured in a road-rage shooting in Palmetto Sunday, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said.

School Bus Sideswiped Car In Bradenton Crash: FL Highway Patrol

There were four students onboard a school bus when it turned into a car at a Bradenton intersection Thursday, FL Highway Patrol said.

Driver Charged Weeks After Fatal Hit-And-Crash In Manatee: FL Troopers

A bicyclist was killed in a March 22 hit-and-run crash in Manatee County, Florida Highway Patrol said. The driver was arrested Wednesday.

16 Unlicensed Contractors Arrested, Charged: Manatee County Sheriff

49 charges related to failure to workers' compensation fraud and unlicensed contracting were filed during a sting, Manatee sheriff said.

Deputy Arrested For Domestic Battery: Manatee County Sheriff

Timothy Downey, Jr. resigned from being a Manatee County deputy while being investigated for domestic battery, the sheriff’s office said.

Skunk With Head Stuck In Bottle Rescued In Manatee County: Sheriff

A skunk in “a stinky situation” was rescued near the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office training center in Palmetto, the agency said.

Kayakers Rescued From Waters Near Skyway Bridge: U.S. Coast Guard

Two FL kayakers were rescued from waters near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge Saturday after their boat flipped, the U.S. Coast Guard said.

Toddler Drowns In Pool At Bradenton Vacation Rental Home: Police

A boy visiting Bradenton with his family from Arkansas drowned in the pool of a vacation rental home Wednesday afternoon, police said.

Tropicana Plant Shooting, Kidnapping Suspect Arrested: Police

The suspect in the shooting of a coworker at Bradenton’s Tropicana plant and the kidnapping of another in June was arrested, police said.

Bradenton Man Pleads Guilty To Assaulting Officers At US Capitol: DOJ

A Bradenton man assaulted officers on Jan. 6 at U.S. Capitol and helped his parents break into the building, the U.S. DOJ said.

Illegal Slot Machines Removed From Bradenton Bar: Police

Four slot machines were removed from Pour Decisions Saloon in Bradenton after an investigation into illegal gambling, police said.

‘You Gotta Be Kitten Me’: See Cat Rescued From FL Car Engine

First responders worked together to rescue a cat from the engine of a car in Bradenton recently, police said: See the video.

Drunk Driver Who Plowed Into FL Trooper On Skyway Sentenced: Court

A drunk driver who plowed into a FL state trooper during the Skyway 10K in March 2022 was sentenced to 10 years in prison, records show.

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.