“Sand dunes and sea oats are the Island’s natural armor,” said Jennifer Hoffman, executive director of Keep Manatee Beautiful, in a news release. “They absorb wind, they block surf, they reduce ...

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.

Deputies say the masked man carried an AR-15-style rifle and demanded money from the cashier early Tuesday morning.

The declaration, which covers July 4–6, allows city officials to deploy extra law enforcement, authorize overtime pay and mobilize public works.

Police say there are more than 2,000 spots throughout county lots and street parking. Visitors are encouraged to take public ...

The Gulf Islands Ferry service will now connect Manatee County residents and tourists to Anna Maria Island five days per week ...

A more than 100-year-old commercial property in downtown Bradenton has sold for $1,095,000, the full asking price, according ...

Bradenton, Florida is seeking applicants to fill a vacant Ward 3 city council seat. The position was vacated by Josh Cramer, who was recently appointed as Bradenton's new police chief. Interested Ward ...

The Florida Legislature is expected to submit its budget to Gov. Ron DeSantis any day. Among some of the complaints: not ...

To battle illegal parking over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, Bradenton Beach issued a local state of emergency, reports ...

Other notable concerts this week will include the debut of a new venue hosting coffeehouse folk-style acts, the return of a ...