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.

Homeowner Fatally Shot Man On New Year’s Day In Self-Defense: Manatee Sheriff

A Bradenton homeowner was justified in shooting a man who tried to abduct his wife on Jan. 1, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

16-Year-Old Killed, Another Teen In Critical Condition After Motorcycle Crash: FL Troopers

A 17-year-old motorcyclist is in critical condition and his passenger, 16, was killed in a Bradenton crash, FL Highway Patrol said.

Man Fatally Shot Ex-Girlfriend At Medical Office: Bradenton Police

The man also shot a witness to the murder, who remains hospitalized, Bradenton police said.

Van Hit School Bus In U.S. 41 Crash: FL Troopers

A van heading north on U.S. 41 hit a school bus that was stopped at an intersection in Manatee County, FL Highway Patrol said.

Fugitive Arrested In Mexico For 2019 Murder: Manatee County Sheriff

A Palmetto man wanted in the 2019 fatal shooting of an 18-year-old was found in Mexico and brought back to FL, the Manatee sheriff said.

Missing Girl, 14, Last Seen In Longboat Key: FL Law Enforcement

The FL Department of Law Enforcement issued a Missing Child Alert for a 14-year-old girl last seen in Longboat Key.

Teen Driving Stolen Car Died In Palmetto Crash: Manatee County Sheriff

An 18-year-old who stole a car in Hillsborough County died after crashing it in Palmetto, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said.

2 Arrested In Armed Robbery At Bradenton Grocery Store: Sheriff

Two men were arrested in the armed robbery of a Bradenton grocery store, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

Man Killed In New Year’s Shooting In Bradenton: Sheriff

Detectives are investigating a fatal New Year’s shooting in Bradenton, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

Airborne Car Hits Boat Lift, Lands In Water: Bradenton Police

A car drove off the road and launched into the water at Riverside Drive, hitting a boat lift, Bradenton police said.

Driver Rear-Ended Vehicle Pulling Out Of Ambulance’s Way: Bradenton Police

Two citations were issued in a three-vehicle crash on Manatee Avenue/Causeway that involved an ambulance, Bradenton police said.

Colombian Man Arrested For Trafficking ‘Pink Cocaine’ In FL: Officials

A Colombian man faces drug charges related to trafficking “pink cocaine” in FL and across the U.S., FDLE said.

FL Woman Fatally Shot Her 2 Ex-Husbands On Same Day: Sheriff

A Citrus County woman is accused of shooting, killing her two ex-husbands — one in Tampa, the other in Bradenton — on the same day.