Funeral Home Scam Targets Grieving Families: Bradenton Police

Imposters pretending to be from the funeral home selected by grieving family are demanding money from them, Bradenton police said.

Golf Cart Thefts On Rise In Bradenton: Police

Bradenton residents saw an increase in golf cart thefts in December, police said.

Fentanyl, Meth Seized In Undercover Drug Sting: Bradenton Police

8 people were arrested or have arrest warrants issued for them after a 5-month investigation broke up a drug ring, Bradenton police said.

Rider Punched Uber Driver, Stole SUV In Bradenton: Watch

A man stole an Uber driver’s SUV after punching him and led deputies on a 20-mile chase across Manatee County, authorities said.

Puppy Mistaken For Burglar At Bradenton Home, Business: Watch

Homeowners called 911 about an intruder. “Spoiler alert: it wasn’t Santa,” said Bradenton police, who found the family puppy instead.

Former Bradenton Cop Turns Self In For Animal Cruelty Charge: Sheriff

A pet sitter and former police officer turned himself in at Sarasota County Jail for an animal cruelty charge, Manatee County sheriff said.

Pedestrian Hit By 2 Cars Dies In Manatee County: FHP

A pedestrian crossing 26th Ave. E. in Manatee County died Tuesday after being hit by two cars, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

New Animal Cruelty Charge Against Former Bradenton Cop, Pet Sitter

A former cop and pet sitter left Manatee County before being arrested for a new animal cruelty charge against him, sheriff’s office said.

'Endangered' Bradenton Resident Goes Missing: Sheriff

Lagvins Germeil, a 20-year-old with autism, was last seen Saturday afternoon, officials said.

Woman Crossing Street Hit By Truck: FL Highway Patrol

A woman crossing the street in Manatee County was critically injured after being hit by a pick-up truck, Florida Highway Patrol said.

3 Students Charged After Fight At Middle School: Manatee Sheriff

A school resource officer was injured while breaking up a fight among students at Buffalo Creek Middle School, the sheriff’s office said.

12 Store Clerks Sold Alcohol To Minors During Sting: Manatee Sheriff

The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office teamed up with Drug Free Manatee for a countywide underage drinking operation.

Bradenton Man Killed When Car Crashes Into Tree: Police

According to police, the 23-year-old man was driving north on 87th Street East on Friday when the crash happened.

Homeless Camp Murder: Second Arrest Made In Bradenton Homicide

A second suspect faces charges for his involvement in the murder of a homeless man in Bradenton, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

Man Exposed Genitals To Women On Nature Trail: Manatee County Sheriff

A Bradenton man was charged with three counts of exposure of sexual organs after exposing himself on nature trail, sheriff’s office said.

Body Found Buried In Bag At Homeless Camp: Manatee County Sheriff

A homicide investigation is underway at a Bradenton homeless camp after a body was found buried there, Manatee County Sheriff's Office said.

Man Smashed Business' Window, Stole Keys: Bradenton Police

Investigators are searching for a man who smashed the window of a business on SR 64 E, stole several sets of keys, Bradenton police said.

Missing Woman Threatened To Harm Herself: Manatee County Sheriff

Deputies are looking for a woman last seen Tuesday night in Bradenton after threatening to harm herself, the Manatee County sheriff said.

Son Indicted In Mother’s Murder In Bradenton: State Attorney

A Bradenton man faces life in prison in the double murder of his mother and her boyfriend, State Attorney Ed Brodsky’s Office said.

Smoke Shop Robbed At Gunpoint: Bradenton Police

Investigators are seeking two suspects in an armed robbery at Wild Smoke Shop Wednesday morning, Bradenton police said.

Sarasota Man Hit, Killed By Car While Crossing Road: Police

The crash happened shortly after 6 a.m. Tuesday on 15th Street East in Manatee County.

Pedestrian Killed In Fatal Crash On 59th St. W.: Bradenton Police

A pedestrian was killed in a Monday evening crash on 59th Street W., Bradenton police said.

Search Continues For South FL Man Visiting Manatee County: Sheriff

A Miami-area man drove to Manatee County Nov. 14 on business and hasn’t been seen or heard from since, the sheriff's office said.

FL Man Convicted Of Fatally Shooting Man At Memorial Service: State

A man fatally shot another man who asked him “to be respectful” at a Manatee County memorial service, the state attorney’s office said.

Man Gets 40 Years In Prison For 2021 Fatal Shooting: Bradenton Police

A man shot and killed another man following an argument in an apartment complex parking lot, Bradenton police said.

Elementary School Employee Molested Student: Manatee County Sheriff

An employee at Abel Elementary School was charged with lewd, lascivious molestation of a third-grade student, Manatee County sheriff said.

Missing Man Sought In Palmetto: Manatee County Sheriff

The vehicle of a man reported missing by his family was found on Old US 41 N. in Palmetto, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

Charges Recommended For Former Manatee Administrator Scott Hopes: MCSO

Manatee County Sheriff’s Office recommends charges related to public records, theft, notary law violations against Scott Hopes.

‘Years Of Abuse’: Family Of Bradenton Homicide Victim Speaks Out

A man faces two counts of second-degree murder after killing his mother, her boyfriend at their Bradenton mobile home, deputies said.

Son Kills Mother, Her Boyfriend At Bradenton Mobile Home Park: Sheriff

A man faces two counts of second-degree murder after killing his mother and her boyfriend, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

Motorcycle Thief Sought In Bradenton: Police

Investigators are seeking a motorcycle thief in Bradenton, police said.

$5K Reward Offered In Fatal Shooting Near Bradenton Nightclub: Sheriff

Detectives are seeking information about an Aug. 6 fatal shooting near Gold Rush Arcade, Touch of Class nightclub, sheriff’s office said.

$9.75M Investment Scam Lands Bradenton Woman In Prison: U.S. DOJ

A Bradenton woman who pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering will spend nine years in federal prison, U.S. Dept. of Justice said.

Pet Sitter, Former Bradenton Cop Charged With Animal Cruelty: State

Nicholas Zotto, charged with animal cruelty, owned a pet sitting service and recently worked for the Hardee County Sheriff’s Office: Brodsky

Man Charged With Murder In Fatal Shooting: Manatee County Sheriff

A man shot another man after a fight in Palmetto, leaving him on side of the road with a gunshot wound to the head, Manatee sheriff said.

Gas Station Robbery Suspect Sought In Bradenton: Manatee Sheriff

The suspect who robbed a Bradenton gas station Thursday evening was wearing a Minecraft backpack, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

Human Trafficking Sting Yields 6 New Arrests: Manatee County Sheriff

Ongoing undercover human trafficking sting, Operation Refuge, led to six arrests of men trying to meet minors for sex, Manatee sheriff said.

Woman Dies After Truck Crash, Medical Episode: Florida Highway Patrol

A Palmetto woman died after driving off the road during a possible medical episode, crashing into a culvert, Florida Highway Patrol said.

Man In Surveillance Video Sought: Bradenton Police

Investigators are asking the public to help identify a man in a still from surveillance video footage, Bradenton police said.

Motorcyclist Run Over By Trooper After Hitting Deer: FL Highway Patrol

A motorcyclist is dead after crashing into a deer on I-75 in Manatee County and being hit by a state trooper, Florida Highway Patrol said.