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Emergency water line repairs on New Year’s Eve may have an impact on Manatee County residents

If you live in Palmetto, Ellenton or Parrish you may want to check your water.

Updated December 31, 2022 at 3:20 PM

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This Palmetto restaurant brings ‘funky, nostalgic, bright’ vibes. Take a look

February 18, 2026 at 5:50 AM

Man arrested after sexually abusing 2 girls in Manatee County, deputies say

February 18, 2026 at 5:50 AM

Bradenton’s IMG Academy softball team to make home debut. How to watch free

February 18, 2026 at 5:50 AM

Manatee makes development decision after 9-hour debate. Here are 5 takeways

February 16, 2026 at 5:50 AM

Search continues for 9 caught in CA avalanche after 6 rescued from Castle Peak

Updated February 18, 2026 at 2:40 AM

Motorcyclist, 19, in critical condition after being thrown from his bike on US 41

Motorcyclist, 19, in critical condition after being thrown from his bike on US 41

Updated July 29, 2022 at 7:50 PM

Check out fan reaction of ‘Claws’ during Sunday night’s premiere

Check out fan reaction of ‘Claws’ during Sunday night’s premiere

Updated June 11, 2017 at 10:20 PM

At least 20 injured, one dead in London after van and knife ‘terrorist incidents’

At least 20 injured, one dead in London after van and knife ‘terrorist incidents’

Updated June 4, 2017 at 12:44 AM

Cortez Bridge stuck in upright position

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Cortez Bridge stuck in upright position

Updated May 16, 2017 at 6:53 PM

Tractor trailer overturns on I-75 in Pasco County, closing northbound lanes

Tractor trailer overturns on I-75 in Pasco County, closing northbound lanes

May 15, 2017 at 10:47 AM

Jury selection begins for Avalos triple-murder trial

Jury selection begins for Avalos triple-murder trial

Updated May 9, 2017 at 7:53 AM

Couple stole cash from Bradenton police. She got probation, he’s going to jail

Couple stole cash from Bradenton police. She got probation, he’s going to jail

Updated May 8, 2017 at 2:32 PM

Triple murder suspect Avalos at jury selection

Triple murder suspect Avalos at jury selection

Updated May 8, 2017 at 2:29 PM

Interstate 75 in Hillsborough reopens, but Suncoast Parkway in Pasco closed overnight because of brush fires

Interstate 75 in Hillsborough reopens, but Suncoast Parkway in Pasco closed overnight because of brush fires

Updated May 6, 2017 at 10:30 PM

Aqua by the Bay proposal to go back before planning commission

Aqua by the Bay proposal to go back before planning commission

Updated May 4, 2017 at 9:27 PM

Governor declares state of emergency in opioid epidemic

Heroin Epidemic

Governor declares state of emergency in opioid epidemic

Updated May 3, 2017 at 2:11 PM

Karen Carpenter announces her resignation from Manatee County School Board

Karen Carpenter announces her resignation from Manatee County School Board

May 2, 2017 at 8:56 PM

It’s viewed as this area’s last untouched shoreline. Residents fear a proposed development will change that forever

It’s viewed as this area’s last untouched shoreline. Residents fear a proposed development will change that forever

Updated April 29, 2017 at 11:57 AM

Bradenton man dead in downtown motorcycle crash

Bradenton man dead in downtown motorcycle crash

Updated April 27, 2017 at 5:00 PM

Dale Earnhardt Jr. to retire at the end of the 2017 season, sources say

Dale Earnhardt Jr. to retire at the end of the 2017 season, sources say

Updated April 25, 2017 at 5:20 PM

Drought brings state of emergency declaration, burn ban to Manatee County

Drought brings state of emergency declaration, burn ban to Manatee County

Updated April 25, 2017 at 2:29 PM

What is making one school’s former students sick? There are no easy answers

What is making one school’s former students sick? There are no easy answers

Updated April 22, 2017 at 11:26 AM

Miami lawmaker resigns over racial slur scandal

Miami lawmaker resigns over racial slur scandal

Updated April 21, 2017 at 6:25 PM

After he robbed bank, suspect overdosed on drugs, cops say

After he robbed bank, suspect overdosed on drugs, cops say

April 21, 2017 at 6:19 AM

Operation Hot Batch is coming after heroin dealers in Manatee

Operation Hot Batch is coming after heroin dealers in Manatee

April 15, 2017 at 9:57 AM

Fire ravages Palmetto business

Fire ravages Palmetto business

Updated April 14, 2017 at 12:47 PM

Wildfire risk ‘very high’ as Manatee is now in severe drought

Wildfire risk ‘very high’ as Manatee is now in severe drought

Updated April 13, 2017 at 1:22 PM

Several students, adults injured in school bus crash

Several students, adults injured in school bus crash

Updated April 11, 2017 at 4:50 PM

Gov. Rick Scott declares state of emergency due to wildfires

Gov. Rick Scott declares state of emergency due to wildfires

Updated April 11, 2017 at 12:02 PM