17 Gravesites Vandalized At Historic Black Cemetery: Manatee County Sheriff

Vandals damaged 17 gravesites at a Palmetto cemetery, and spray painted "Trump" and "DeSantis" on several in red, reports said.

Bradenton Mom Was Drunk, Looking At Phone When Her Daughter Drowned: Arrest Report

Police said the child was at the bottom of the pool for 9 minutes before someone noticed she was missing.

4-Year-Old Drowns At Pool Party; Mom Charged In Death: Police

The girl had slipped while swimming and remained at the bottom of the pool for several minutes before she was found, police said.

Bradenton Police Fire Officer After Domestic Violence Arrest: Officials

A Bradenton patrol officer was fired after her arrest on domestic battery and burglary charges, police said.

Reward Rises To $19,500 In Search For Fatal Shooting Suspect: Manatee Sheriff

The reward money offered for information leading to the arrest of the suspect in a fatal Bradenton shooting has increased to $19,500.

Bradenton Cop Charged With Felony Child Abuse

The man was arrested following an investigation by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, authorities said.

Semi-Truck Driver Killed In Hit-And-Run Crash On I-75: FL Troopers

Investigators are looking for the driver of a Ford Mustang in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash on I-75, FL troopers said.

DUI Driver Sentenced For Fatal Bradenton Crash: Police

A Bradenton man was sentenced to prison in a 2024 fatal DUI crash that killed the mother of two young children, police said.

'Romance Scammer' Steals $31K From FL Widower

A MN man has been sentenced after being accused of posing as a U.K. woman to defraud a FL widower he met on Facebook out of $31,000.

Manatee Stops For A Drink As Bradenton Police Officers Hose Down Boat: Watch

Watch Bradenton police officers share water with a passing, thirsty manatee while hosing down a patrol boat.

Man Fatally Stabbed Wife At Home With Their 2 Children Present: Manatee Sheriff

A Manatee County man was arrested for murder for fatally stabbing his wife, the sheriff’s office said. Their children were home at the time.

2 Drivers Arrested After I-275 Crash In Manatee County: FL Troopers

One driver pulled a gun on the other, while the other driver was arrested for driving under the influence, FL troopers said.

Man Broke Into Box Truck To Take A Nap: Bradenton Police

The man, thought to be a St. Patty’s Day partier, damaged a box truck searching for sneakers he lost during his nap, Bradenton police said.

Manatee County’s ‘Monkey Whisperer’ Sentenced For Trafficking Primates: U.S. DOJ

A Parrish man was sentenced to federal prison for trafficking primates while on probation for the same crime, the U.S. DOJ said.

Bradenton Man Tried To Meet 13-Year-Old For Sex: FL Sheriff

A 20-year-old Bradenton man traveled to Charlotte County to have sex with a 13-year-old girl, the sheriff’s office said.

Man Pleads Guilty To Setting Van On Fire At Bradenton Motel: U.S. DOJ

A Parrish man pleaded guilty to setting a rental van on fire outside a Bradenton motel, the U.S. Department of Justice said.

Murder Charge Filed In Overdose Death: Manatee County Sheriff

A local drug dealer is accused of murder, in addition to drug-related charges, in a fatal overdose in Ellenton, Manatee County deputies said

$14,500 Reward Offered For Info On Fatal Shooting Suspect: Manatee Sheriff

Investigators are looking for a Bradenton man, who is wanted for murder in connection with a March 8 shooting, the Manatee sheriff said.

7th Person Convicted In 2023 Fatal Armed Robbery: Bradenton Police

A seventh person was convicted in connection with a 2023 fatal armed robbery in Bradenton, police said.

Missing 74-Year-Old Man Found In Brush Near Bradenton Home: Watch

A Manatee County K9 found a missing 74-year-old man in a brushy area near his Bradenton home, police said.

1 Killed In Bradenton Police Shooting: Report

A police shooting killed a person accused of being armed while officers served a search warrant in Bradenton, a media report says.

1 Killed, Another Injured In Bradenton Shooting: Police

Responding units found a vehicle in the road surrounded by spent shell casings with two victims inside, police said.

Sarasota Motorcyclist Killed In Bradenton Crash With SUV: FL Troopers

A Sarasota man died after being thrown from his motorcycle in a Bradenton crash with an SUV, FL troopers said.

1 Killed, 2 Seriously Injured In Manatee County Crash: FL Troopers

A Ford Mustang drove through a red light, hitting a pick-up truck in the Bradenton area, FL troopers said. 1 person died, 2 were injured.

Police ID Mother, 2 Children Killed In Lakewood Ranch Murder-Suicide

A woman and two children were found dead on Thursday during a welfare check at a Lakewood Ranch home, authorities said.

Man Convicted In 2012 Double Homicide In Bradenton

The conviction comes 14 years after authorities found two men shot to death inside their home in Bradenton.

Woman, 2 Children Found Dead At Lakewood Ranch Home: Manatee Sheriff

A woman and two children were found dead during a welfare check at a Lakewood Ranch home, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

Bradenton Man Guilty Of Meth Distribution: U.S DOJ

A Bradenton man was found guilty of distributing 50 grams of meth or more, the U.S. DOJ said.

Execution Set In FL Store Owner's Fatal Stabbing

Melvin Trotter, 65, convicted of killing a Manatee County grocery store owner, will be the second person executed this year in Florida.

Hours-Long Standoff With Man Who Attacked His Stepfather Ends: Bradenton Police

An armed man accused of attacking his stepfather was arrested after an hours-long standoff with law enforcement, Bradenton police said.

Man Charged With Murder In Fatal Shooting At Bradenton Home: Sheriff

A 23-year-old man was shot to death at a Bradenton home, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said. The suspect was charged with murder.

Pedestrian Killed After Dump Truck Runs Over Them In Manatee County

The incident occurred Wednesday at a construction site near Parrish, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Distressed Bald Eagle Rescued From Busy Bradenton Street: Watch

A bald eagle in distress was rescued by Bradenton police officers and experts from Wildlife, Inc.

Parrish Man Died Days After I-75 Crash With Tractor-Trailer Truck: FL Troopers

A Parrish man died days after being injured in an I-75 crash with a tractor-trailer truck that made an illegal U-turn, FL troopers said.

Man Killed In Hit-And-Run While In Crosswalk Near Bradenton Publix: FL Troopers

An SUV, possibly a Toyota Rav4 or 4-Runner, fled the scene of a hit-and-run crash that killed a man in a crosswalk near a Bradenton Publix.

Bradenton Man Hit, Killed By Car While Crossing U.S. 41: FL Troopers

A 74-year-old Bradenton man died after being hit by a car while crossing U.S. 41, Florida Highway Patrol said.

Missing Manatee Man Found Injured After Being Hit By SUV On I-75: Officials

An endangered man missing from Palmetto was hit by an SUV while crossing an I-75 exit ramp in the Sun City area, officials said.

Missing Endangered Man Last Seen In Palmetto: Manatee County Sheriff

Investigators are looking for a missing man who was last seen in Palmetto and is in need of his medication, the Manatee County sheriff said.

VA Motorcyclist Killed In Dump Truck Crash In Manatee County: FL Troops

A motorcyclist died after a crash with a dump truck in Parrish, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Off-Duty Deputy Accused Of Driving Under The Influence In Crash: Manatee Sheriff

An off-duty corrections deputy was arrested for a DUI after a crash in Parrish, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.