Bradenton FL

A man will spend the rest of his life in prison after a Manatee County jury convicted him of killing two roommates inside their Bradenton duplex , prosecutors said. A Manatee County judge sentenced 31-year-old Jamal Lamar Blakely to life in prison after the jury found him guilty of two counts of second-degree murder...

What if one of the most comforting meals in Florida feels like stepping into a Sunday afternoon from decades ago?. In Sarasota, there is a restaurant where the scent of warm pies, buttery crusts, and home-style cooking drifts through the dining room long before the food even reaches the table. It is the kind of place...

Seafood lovers and music fans across the Suncoast are in for a treat this weekend as the Manatee County Seafood & Music Festival returns to Bradenton for three days filled with fresh seafood, live music, arts and crafts, and family-friendly fun. The festival takes place Friday, March 13 through Sunday,...

The key for the two main Peachey’s Baking Co. products, doughnuts and soft pretzels, is freshness. Even on a slow day, the treat just purchased was baked within an hour. Peachey’s light and fluffy doughnuts and oversized savory soft pretzels are made on-site — either in a store or at a food truck — and, in many...

Residents and visitors in Manatee County have something exciting to celebrate this spring. The beloved Mixon Farms is returning to its roots with the launch of the new Mixon Farms Market, officially opening on March 15 in Bradenton. For generations, Mixon Farms has been a cherished part of the local...

Manatee County’s dining scene has seen several new restaurants open recently. Here’s a look at what’s opened lately throughout the county. The long-awaited restaurant serving authentic Mexican cuisine opened in February at 8950 U.S. 301 N. #133 in the Creekside Commons shopping plaza. Aqua Tequila, which was...

VENICE — A Venice-area man who put holes in his home's walls is in the Sarasota County Jail, accused of domestic violence.

A Parrish couple is trying to put a dangerous situation behind them after a brazen home invasion. A man attacked the wife in her garage, but the couple fought back. FOX 13's Danielle Zulkosky reports.

PARRISH, Fla. - A Parrish couple faced an attack at home after a man broke into their garage on Sunday night. Eric and Dorris Brust said it was a freak attack on Sunday night in their Parrish home. "We started to come down our block, and we saw a gentleman...

The Bradenton Police Department is pleased to report an overall 10% reduction in crime in 2025, reflecting the continued efforts of officers, detectives, and community partners to keep our city safe. Several major crime categories saw significant decreases last year, including a 26% reduction in burglaries, a 46%...