Bradenton police discover body of a teenager outside of a home following 911 call
Bradenton police are investigating after a teenager was discovered dead on Monday night.
May 19, 2026Open source
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Wrong way DUI driver crashes into vehicles, killing Bradenton woman, hospitalizing others: FHP
A Bradenton woman is dead, and several others are injured after a wrong-way driver crashed into several vehicles on I-75.
May 17, 2026Open source
Bradenton police detail tragic pool party drowning that led to a mother's arrest: 'No one was watching'
A 32-year-old woman is in jail after her 4-year-old daughter drowned during an after-hours pool party at a Bradenton apartment complex Saturday night.
May 12, 2026Open source
St. Petersburg and Wauchula are in the same congressional district. We drove it
Urban and rural residents alike worry about their issues being sidelined in a district that now spans six counties.
May 10, 2026Open source
Bradenton Hot Dog Restaurant Owner Releases Children’s Book
The owner of a Bradenton restaurant recently released a children's book, "Zac and the Magical Hotdog Stand," inspired by his son.
May 8, 2026Open source
Bradenton police officer fired after arrest in domestic violence incident: BPD
'ZERO-TOLERANCE' | A Bradenton Police Department officer is out of the job after being arrested by deputies in a domestic violence incident, the agency annou...
May 6, 2026Open source
Tampa Bay area woman checking her mail hit and killed by impaired driver, cops say
The driver also left the scene after the crash, police said.
May 6, 2026Open source
Florida man accused of DUI hit-and-run that killed elderly woman in her yardA Florida man faces DUI manslau...
Florida man accused of DUI hit-and-run that killed elderly woman in her yardA Florida man faces DUI manslaughter charges after police say he struck and kille...
May 2, 2026Open source
Driver arrested in hit-and-run that killed 77-year-old woman
The suspect faces multiple charges, including DUI manslaughter.
May 2, 2026Open source
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Girlfriend of famous 'looksmaxxer' found child porn on his phone after suspecting him of cheating, cops say
Mason Hull, 18, of Sarasota, Florida , was arrested Wednesday and charged with 15 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material.
May 9, 2026Open source
2 Hawaii men arrested in Florida for alleged burglary
Kalaninuiwahikamoku Kekawa, 42, and Hawaii musician Mahikumakani D. Crabbe, 36, face charges in connection with an alleged burglary in Sarasota, Florida.
May 9, 2026Open source
Two Hawaii men arrested, charged for alleged burglary, shooting at Florida home
Two Hawaii men were arrested and charged on suspicion of a violent attempted burglary that led to a shooting at a Sarasota County home in late April.
May 9, 2026Open source
Sarasota County middle school teacher arrested over allegations of inappropriately touching students
A teacher at Woodland Middle School in Sarasota County was arrested on Friday over allegations of inappropriately touching students.
May 8, 2026Open source
Sarasota County social media influencer accused of possessing child sexual abuse material
A social media influencer was arrested Wednesday in Sarasota County after he was accused of possessing child sexual abuse material.
May 8, 2026Open source
Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb Female Athlete Of Month: Father McGivney Softball Star Grenzebach Signs Letter...
Father McGivney's Avery Grenzebach signs with State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota, excelling in softball and leadership roles while pursuing exercise s...
May 5, 2026Open source
18-year-old Port Charlotte man loses control, dies in Sarasota County crash after hitting metal pole
An 18-year-old man from Port Charlotte is dead after he lost control of his car and hit a pole, the Florida Highway Patrol says
May 10, 2026Open source
When is the last day of school? See Tampa Bay-area district calendars for 2025-26
READY FOR SUMMER BREAK? ✏️ As students wrap up projects and study for final exams, you may be wondering: when exactly is the last day of school?
May 5, 2026Open source
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$4M for Groveland Four families comes after decades of fighting for justice
A fund approved by Florida lawmakers for relatives of the Groveland Four, the group of Lake County Black men falsely accused of raping a white woman in 1949,...
May 27, 2026Open source
Tesla in autopilot mode sinks in pond after striking electrical box killing Wesley Chapel man: FHP
A Wesley Chapel man died Tuesday night when his Tesla crashed as it was in autopilot mode, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
May 27, 2026Open source
Orlando rapper Hotboii returns to jail after violating probation
Javarri "Hotboii" Walker, an Orlando rapper who police alleged was a gang leader at the center of a deadly feud that shocked Central Florida, returned to jai...
May 27, 2026Open source
Feeling tropical-licious? We visited lots of South Florida tiki bars & here are our faves
A curated roundup of tiki bars throughout Broward and Palm Beach counties, including Mai-Kai Restaurant and Polynesian Show in Oakland Park, Old Key Lime Hou...
May 27, 2026Open source
Florida congressman says 'Alligator Alcatraz' operations are winding down
Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Orlando, toured the immigrant detention facility in South Florida, but state officials haven't confirmed whether it's closing.
May 27, 2026Open source
Man dead, woman arrested for DUI after fatal crash in Brevard County
A 24-year-old man from Rockledge is dead after a fatal crash early Monday morning in Brevard County, the Florida Highway Patrol said. At approximately 1:05 a...
May 25, 2026Open source
Humid morning before showers and storms this afternoon in Central Florida | May 24th
Track the hour-by-hour forecast and when you may need to move holiday plans indoors.
May 24, 2026Open source
Florida middle school teacher fired after video shows her hanging Black baby doll The video, recorded by a...
The video, recorded by a 14-year-old student at Barrington Middle School in Lithia, about 20 to 25 miles southeast of Tampa, has racked up hundreds of thousa...
May 23, 2026Open source
Hot and humid for South Florida this Memorial Day weekend We could see small, pop-up showers throughout the...
We could see small, pop-up showers throughout the holiday weekend.
May 23, 2026Open source
Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson get married in Florida
Donald Trump Jr., the president’s oldest son, married socialite Bettina Anderson on Thursday in West Palm Beach, Florida.
May 23, 2026Open source
USF launches federal partnership to combat human trafficking across Tampa Bay region
A University of South Florida program officially partnered with federal agents Friday to strengthen strategies against human trafficking.
May 22, 2026Open source
NFL Commissioner says there are 2 ‘viable' sites for Bears stadium—and neither is in Chicago
The Chicago Bears stadium update came during an NFL owners meeting in Orlando, Florida this week.
May 20, 2026Open source
Former Alabama President Bell named lone finalist for University of Florida Job
Stuart Bell, who last summer stepped down after a decade as president of the University of Alabama, was announced Monday as the lone finalist to be the...
May 19, 2026Open source
Crash shuts down Florida's Turnpike southbound in Clermont
All of the southbound lanes on Florida's Turnpike are shut down in Clermont after a crash
May 19, 2026Open source
Tampa's Armature Works developers win initial approval for Blind Pass Marina revitalization in St. Pete Beach
The developers behind Tampa’s popular Armature Works are hoping to redevelop Blind Pass Marina in St. Pete Beach.
May 18, 2026Open source
Hancock Whitney Bank buys One Florida Bank, moving into the Orlando market
Hancock Whitney Bank is buying Orlando, Florida-based One Florida Bank, marking its entry into a new central Florida market.
May 17, 2026Open source
Mr. Ginger, smallest and youngest rescued Sloth World sloth, has died, zoo says
Mr. Ginger, the youngest and smallest sloth rescued from Sloth World Orlando and brought to the Central Florida Zoo, has died, the zoo said. He was humanely...
May 17, 2026Open source
No. 1 Venice baseball defeats No. 4 Vero Beach in thrilling comeback to advance to state title game
The Venice Indians came back to defeat Vero Beach by a score of 4-2 in the FHSAA Class 7A state semifinal, setting up a win-or-go-home matchup with Marjory S...
May 16, 2026Open source
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Bradenton is in Manatee County, Florida.
Region: Central Florida
ZIP Codes
34201, 34202, 34203, 34204, 34205, 34206, 34207, 34208, 34209, 34210, 34211, 34212, 34280, 34281, 34282
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Uribe’s resignation will let DeSantis fill her Orange County commission seat
The details of Florida's resign-to-run law forced Uribe, a candidate for county mayor, to leave office early in order to ensure a special election to replace...
May 27, 2026Open source
Lane Kiffin on turning down Gators: ‘It really was not about them’
Lane Kiffin said LSU’s fit and timing outweighed Florida ties when he chose the Tigers over the Gators.
May 27, 2026Open source
Start times announced for first three Florida football games
Florida announced the kickoff times for the season's opening three games, with the rest of the SEC set for release June 10.
May 27, 2026Open source
Aurora police search for victim after 2 suspects arrested in RTD station attack Police in Aurora are search...
Police in Aurora are searching for the victim in an attack that happened last week at the RTD Florida station.
May 27, 2026Open source
South Florida World Cup fandom through the years | PHOTOS
Before Hard Rock Stadium hosts its first-ever FIFA matches this summer, look back at World Cup watch parties, bars, and soccer fans across South Florida thro...
May 27, 2026Open source
2026 hurricane season: Here’s why Florida insurance experts hold cautiously optimistic outlook
A “below-normal” year for storms could further a positive trend for Florida's insurance market, industry experts contend. Here's what to expect.
May 27, 2026Open source
Tesla in autopilot mode crashes into pond, killing 87-year-old driver: Florida Highway Patrol
A Florida man is dead after his Tesla, which was in autopilot mode, went off-road and crashed into a pond, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. (Photo: FHP)
May 27, 2026Open source
Tesla in autopilot mode sinks in pond after striking electrical box killing Wesley Chapel man: FHP
A Wesley Chapel man died Tuesday night when his Tesla crashed as it was in autopilot mode, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
May 27, 2026Open source
Broward man convicted in ‘family-run' cocaine trafficking operation, AG says
A Broward man who operated a “family-run” cocaine trafficking ring that distributed drugs throughout South Florida has been convicted, authorities said.
May 27, 2026Open source
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