Featured

Legacy of Valor Mail Call

A contest for all Manatee students: Write a message or draw a picture for a member of the U.S. military...

Our Loved Ones in the Military

As part of the Legacy of Valor campaign the Bradenton Herald invites you to share the best photo...

Top Photos

MORE > Videos Photos

Top Videos

MORE > Videos Photos

Local News

USMC Lt. Col. Brian Caskey surprises his children, Peytan, 7, and Tillman, 5, at St. Stephens Episcopal School Friday after school. Caskey returned from a 4 month deployment in Afghanistan. TIFFANY TOMPKINS-CONDIE/Bradenton Herald

Marine dad surprises his kids in Saint Stephen's homecoming

Saint Stephen's Episcopal School students Peyton and Tillman Caskey knew their dad was coming home from Afghanistan on Friday. But they did not expect him to show up at school. 9 minutes ago

Crime

Brandon Price, probation violation, no bond

PHOTO GALLERY | Inmates booked at Manatee jail on March 7, 2014

Some of the latest arrivals at the Manatee County jail

Sports

Pittsburgh Pirate Jaff Decker runs to first base during a spring training game with the Minnesota Twins on Friday at McKechnie Field in Bradenton. GRANT JEFFERIES/Bradenton Herald

Spring training | Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Jaff Decker inspired by unusual first name

BRADENTON -- That's not a misprint in your program or on your baseball card. 15 minutes ago

Business

FILE - In this Wednesday, March 5, 2014, file photo, Trader Ryan O'Day works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. World stock markets were muted Friday March 7, 2014 as investors turned cautious ahead of the release of a key U.S. employment report and Chinese economic indicators.

Stocks rise on news of hiring pickup last month

Stocks are higher in early trading following news that employers stepped up their hiring last month despite severe winter weather.

Opinion

Florida Gov. Rick Scott talks with local officials during breakfast at Peaches restaurant on Manatee Avenue West in late October. Beside him are state Sen. Bill Galvano and Rep. Jim Boyd. GRANT JEFFERIES/Bradenton Herald

Sen. Galvano is prime position for run at 2018 FL Senate presidency

State Sen. Bill Galvano is a money magnet, ranking quite high on the list of legislators whose political committees rake in the cash. 18 minutes ago

Living

A picture of a lighthouse hangs on the wall at the Anchor House at Port Manatee. GRANT JEFFERIES/Bradenton Herald

Port Manatee misson feeds mariners' bodies, souls

The Anchor House at Port Manatee is a place of refuge for mariners, providing comforts as simple as a hot meal and a small convenience store, to spiritual services and WiFi access to loved ones across the globe. 18 minutes ago

Entertainment

A Village of the Arts team member creates a wall mural at a past Art Slam. PHOTO PROVIDED

This weekend's best bets: March 7-9

Fairs, festivals, adventures and more

Lakewood Ranch

Traffic moves at a slow crawl on Interstate 75 heading north toward the University Parkway exit during a recent morning rush hour. FILE PHOTO JASON BARTOLONE/jbartolone@bradenton.com

FDOT offers $60M traffic solution, with strings, for University/I-75

Local officials are seeking a solution to expected traffic problems at the intersection of Interstate 75 and University Parkway.

Top Jobs

View All Top Jobs

Find a Home

7322 Windemere Ln.
$449,900 University Park
2 bed, 2 full bath. This home is on a beautiful lot surrounded...
VIEW ALL

Find a Car

Search New Cars
New Car Buying Guide Green Guide Sell Your Car