Around 50 protesters gathered to rally for immigrants' rights outside the Historic Manatee County Courthouse in downtown Bradenton on Monday, June 16, 2025. El Pueblo Unido-Tampa Bay organized the ...

Ethics questions were raised during a Manatee County Commission meeting over whether a board member had undisclosed ...

BRADENTON, Fla. (WFLA) — One person is dead and another is injured after a house fire in Manatee County on Saturday afternoon. The fire occurred on 53rd Ave. W in Bradenton at around 12:45 p.m., Cedar ...

Hundreds attend the No Kings protest organized by Indivisible Manatee near the University Town Center along University Parkway on June 14, 2025. A passing truck decked in Trump flags was met with good ...

BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office has unveiled a self-service system for citizens to file their own police reports for certain crimes.

Brevard and Lee are also in the top 10 for number of registered boats in Florida. Lee ranks third with 48,139 and Brevard is ...

Anna Maria Island officials urge residents to heed evacuation orders and pre-register for re-entry tags. Officials will not rescue residents who ignore evacuation orders due to the dangers posed ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Paddy Doyle, a beloved manatee and long-term adoptee with the Save the Manatee Club, died from a collision with a watercraft near Jacksonville in April, according to officials.

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Manatee County Animal Welfare is hosting an Adopt-A-Palooza event on Saturday to help you find the perfect furry friend. With over 100 cats and dogs up for adoption, ...

Manatee County has partnered with Peregrine to gather real-time data across the county as storms move through. Peregrine can help place first responders and equipment in areas that need help faster.

Manatee County leaders say the county is better equipped this hurricane season to handle whatever comes its way. House Democrats demand answers from Noem on plans for $50M jet 500 Broadway ...

A long-term recovery group formed in February is helping Manatee County residents with unmet needs of 2024's hurricane season. They can help secure additional funds after FEMA and insurance claims ...