2+ day, 6+ hour ago  (195+ words) Officers warn against giving wild manatees fresh water due to safety concerns. Apr. 14, 2026 at 8: 29pm A video captured a manatee approaching a Bradenton police boat and drinking fresh water from the vessel, an adorable but potentially dangerous interaction according to local…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (271+ words) Curious marine visitor gets a refreshing surprise from local law enforcement Apr. 15, 2026 at 6: 54am Bradenton readers get a lighthearted glimpse of local marine life as a curious manatee stops by a Bradenton Police marine unit boat for a drink from a…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago  (282+ words) The marine mammal was spotted quenching its thirst from the vessel, prompting a warning from authorities. Apr. 14, 2026 at 12: 55pm A manatee was caught on video taking an unexpected break to drink fresh water from a Bradenton, Florida police boat. While the…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago  (171+ words) Officers waited for the manatee to leave before docking, noting manatees should never be given handouts. Apr. 14, 2026 at 6: 40pm This incident highlights the importance of respecting wildlife and not interfering with manatees, which are a protected species in Florida. While the…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (178+ words) Officers capture video of the unexpected marine visitor during routine patrol Apr. 14, 2026 at 2: 25pm The Bradenton police marine unit was finishing up a routine patrol when an unexpected visitor arrived - a manatee! The officers captured video of the manatee taking a…...

3+ week, 4+ hour ago  (221+ words) Authorities lauded for 'majestic save' of national bird Mar. 26, 2026 at 10: 33pm Florida authorities narrowly saved a bald eagle after it crash-landed in a yard and then plummeted into a canal teeming with alligators in Palm City. Two officers from the Martin…...

2+ mon, 4+ day ago  (193+ words) The two teams are preparing for the upcoming World Baseball Classic The Pittsburgh Pirates are hosting the Colombian national baseball team in a spring training game at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Florida. The game is part of the teams' preparations…...