6+ hour, 41+ min ago  (163+ words) BRADENTON, FL " While wrapping up a patrol shift, "an unexpected "dock inspector" showed up for a drink" of water as Marine Unit officers rinsed off their boat, Bradenton police wrote in a social media post. "Yes - a manatee. And no,…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (164+ words) BRADENTON, FL " A man was arrested for fatally shooting his ex-girlfriend at a Bradenton medical office Thursday afternoon, authorities said. Keith Roberts, Jr. , 29, was charged with first-degree murder with a firearm and attempted first-degree murder with a firearm, Bradenton police…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (170+ words) BRADENTON, FL " A Bradenton man who stole a $9, 000 gold chain from Kay Jewelers last month has picked up another charge, authorities said. In the original case, Christopher Dimastrantonio told store employees, "You should call the cops," before leaving with the…...

7+ mon, 3+ day ago  (223+ words) Fall is always a peak time for concerts in Florida as artists kick off or wind down national tours. Thank you to our Local Business Sponsor: FL Fall 2025 Concert Guide: Lil Wayne, Chris Stapleton, Billie Eilish, Jason Aldean Fall is…...

7+ mon, 1+ week ago  (143+ words) SARASOTA-MANATEE, FL " The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art is offering half-off admission to residents of Sarasota and Manatee counties on every Saturday and Sunday in September. Residents can purchase their discounted tickets in-person only and need to show…...

9+ mon, 6+ hour ago  (209+ words) Thank you to our Local Business Sponsor: BOYNTON BEACH " Two Fantasy 5 jackpot-winning tickets were sold at the same South Florida Publix within a two-month period, the Miami Herald initially reported. The winner in Sunday's mid-day drawing at the grocery store…...