Teacher Accused Of ‘Inappropriate Behavior’ With 10-Year-Old Student At FL School

A substitute teacher was charged with lewd and lascivious conduct with a 10-year-old student at a Bradenton school, MCSO said.

SCF Bradenton Hosting an Open House on Oct. 21

SCF invites the community to attend an Open House event on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at SCF Bradenton.

SCF Music Continues Fall 2025 Season with October Performances

The SCF Music Program invites the community to attend its October performances at SCF Bradenton.

Woman’s Death In Traffic Crash Investigated As Homicide: Bradenton Police

Detectives are investigating the death of a woman at the scene of a traffic crash as a homicide, Bradenton police said.

Bradenton Woman Killed In Crash: Police

She was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

Local students awarded for Constitution essays

Three Lakewood Ranch students are recognized for their thoughts on the constitution

Bicyclist Killed In U.S. 41 Crash In Manatee County: FL Highway Patrol

A bicyclist was hit by an SUV that turned into his path on U.S. 41 in Manatee County, Florida Highway Patrol said.

18-Year-Old Who Fatally Shot Another Teen In Bradenton To Spend Decades Behind Bars: Records

A teenager who shot a 16-year-old at a Bradenton backyard party while playing with a gun was sentenced to decades behind bars, records show.

Manatee County Teacher Arrested For Child Porn Possession: School District

A Manatee County teacher is on administrative leave after being charged with child porn possession in Hillsborough County, officials said.

Man Pointed Laser At Sheriff’s Office Helicopter In Bradenton: Watch

A man in Bradenton was arrested for shining a laser pointer at a Manatee County Sheriff's Office helicopter.

SCF Students Study Historical European Culture Abroad in Portugal and Spain

SCF's Summer 2025 study abroad students traveled to Portugal and Spain across the Iberian Peninsula to learn about the region's history.

SCF Awarded $1.36 Million TRIO SSS Grant to Help Students in Need Achieve College Success

SCF's TRIO SSS program grant funding will improve retention and graduation rates among low-income, first-generation, and disabled students.

Man Shot Girlfriend To Death, Ran From Officers: Palmetto Police

A woman was fatally shot by her boyfriend after asking people to pick her up because he was armed, aggressive, Palmetto police said.

Local students relate to constitution

Three Lakewood Ranch students are recognized for constitution essays

High school basketball means teamwork off the court, too

The Lakewood Ranch boys basketball team is serving the community

Man Beat Puppy In Bradenton Club, Police Say

The man was accused of grabbing the 9-week-old puppy's neck and hitting it in the face while in a Bradenton social club.

SCF Promotes an Assistant Dean to a Full-time Dean

SCF promoted Kimberly Bastin, Ed.D., to dean, academic affairs. She previously served as assistant dean, health professions and wellness.

SCF Offers a Sort and Simplify Series for Home and Life Organization

The community is invited to Sort and Simplify, a series of fun classes and advice on home decluttering, presented by Organizing Guru at SCF.

Music Compound successfully launches ‘Thrive in 2025’ parent workshop series

Inaugural event brings nearly 20 families to discuss navigating school transitions, dealing with emotional overload, and nurturing interests

WBTT presents 'An Evening with Melba Moore'

Legendary star of stage, screen and studio - and friend of WBTT - will sing and tell stories about her life and career during intimate event

Deputies Shoot Armed Man During Domestic Disturbance In Parrish: Manatee Sheriff

An armed man was shot by deputies respoinding to a domestic disturbance call in Parrish, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said.

9th-Grader Threatened Mass School Shooting: Manatee County Sheriff

A 14-year-old student threatened a mass shooting at a Bradenton high school, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said.

Drunk Driver Did Burnout At Downtown Bradenton Intersection ‘To Impress Girls’: Police

A driver did a burnout at a downtown Bradenton intersection "to impress girls" after nearly running over officers, pedestrians, police said.

Man Woke Up In Passenger Seat Of Truck In Water: Bradenton Police

A man walked into a gas station claiming to have woken up in the passenger seat of a truck in water by a boat ramp, Bradenton police said.

Pedestrian Fatally Struck In Bradenton By Suspected Drunk Driver

Police said the driver fled the scene and was later involved in a second crash.

Local students honor 9/11 legacy

Students recognized the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001

SCF Offers a Newly Expanded Medicare 101 and More Series

Individuals who are enrolled in Medicare or approaching eligibility are invited to a Medicare 101 and More series offered by SCF.

SCF Presents a New Strategic Wealth Planning Investing 101 Course

Business owners and professionals are invited to Investing 101: Strategic Foundations for Emerging High Net Worth Investors at SCF.

Deputy Fatally Shot Armed Suspect During Standoff In Bradenton: Manatee County Sheriff

An armed suspect was shot and killed by deputies during a three-hour standoff in Bradenton, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said.

WBTT opens 2025-2026 theatre season with ‘Purlie’

Tony Award-winning play returns to WBTT for first time since 2013; will run Oct. 8-Nov. 9, 2025

Safe Children Coalition announces 2025-2026 board of directors

Tony Gamelin continues as board chair, two new members added, for lead child welfare organization for Florida’s Circuit 12

Music Compound hosts 2025 Annual Awards & Company Retreat

The annual MCAs - Music Compound Awards - recognize staff all-stars, offer opportunity for team-building, and focus on the year to come

SCF’s 9/11 Memorial Ceremony to Pay Tribute to the Lives Lost

The community is invited to SCF's annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony in remembrance of the lives lost during the September 11, 2001, attacks.

Man Charged With Murder After Argument Leads To Fatal Stabbing In Bradenton: Manatee County Sheriff

A man was charged with murder for fatally stabbing another man during an argument, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

Local cheerleaders win All-American status

Lakewood Ranch girls are recognized for effort and leadership

SCF’s English Language Institute Offers Beginner and Intermediate Classes

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota's English Language Institute offers classes to improve English skills and prepare for academics.

Man Charged With Murder In Girlfriend’s Death Caused By Brutal Beating: Bradenton Police

A Bradenton man was charged with second-degree murder months after his girlfriend was found beaten in a car’s passenger seat, police said.

Safe Children Coalition nearing Phase I goal for Youth Shelter Campaign

Grant of $500,000 from the state pushes child welfare agency closer to $9 million goal to build new Youth Shelter for homeless children

Manatee County purchases office building in Lakewood Ranch for $23.5 million

The 11.28-acre property with 101,000-square-foot building will serve as an additional campus for Manatee County Government

Thinking She Was Being Scammed, Elderly Woman Found $108K In Unclaimed Funds: Bradenton Police

A Bradenton woman thinking she was targeted by a scam actually discovered $108,000 in unclaimed funds, police said.