Bradenton FL

A Bradenton resident will serve time in federal prison after immigration authorities determined he had illegally reentered the United States, prosecutors said. A federal judge sentenced Kenthen Lavardo Swain, a 36-year-old Bahamian national, to two years in prison on Friday after he previously pleaded guilty in...

You step into a story that started in a small Florida high school and quickly spun into national headlines. Three teens who had private hypnosis sessions with their principal died within weeks of one another, and families, the school district, and the public demanded answers about what went wrong. You will learn who...

Cock & Bull , an iconic Sarasota craft beer bar and live music venue, has a new owner after a local real estate investor and past patron purchased the property for $3.35 million. The decision was an easy one for Frank Giuffre, who purchased roughly two acres that include the establishment at 975 Cattlemen Road and...

Shelves stacked with imported pasta sit next to wheels of Parmigiano-Reggiano. Fresh focaccia comes out of the bakery while espresso drinks are prepared behind the counter. Cases are filled with cured meats, jars of olives, and neatly arranged desserts. It might sound like a neighborhood market in Italy, but it’s...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Sarasota police mourned the loss of retired K-9 Coti with a final ride past police headquarters Wednesday, transporting the dog in the vehicle he served in throughout his career. The 12-year-old Coti served alongside Officer Nick Dominus from 2014 through 2021 with unwavering loyalty,...

Unfortunately, Ultimate Floyd had to cancel their Sunday performance, BUT Ultimate Rush Tribute will still be hitting Bradenton and Oscura this Saturday, February 21st. Don't miss out on the best RUSH tribute Florida has to offer!. Tickets Still Available!. OSCURA has been reimagined and relaunched in the...

FOX 13's Matthew McClellan breaks down this weekend's festivities in Bradenton ahead of the River Regatta.

Manatee County officials today pulled back the curtain on "Lasting Manatee," a sweeping recovery game plan that aims to fix storm‑damaged homes and harden vulnerable infrastructure after the 2024 storms. The initiative bundles homeowner repairs, rental recovery, voluntary buyouts and big‑ticket infrastructure work...

LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. (WWSB) - Checks are disappearing in Lakewood Ranch, residents tell ABC 7 payments they mailed never made it to their destination. What looks like a normal neighborhood mailbox is now at the center of concern. Residents say checks dropped off there didn’t just get delayed — they were stolen.

The League of Women Voters of Manatee County Government Committee observes Manatee County Commission meetings for items of interest to citizens and the League and notes adherence, or lack of adherence to, good governance procedures and the Sunshine Law. The following are the major points from the board’s regular...