https://www.bradenton.com/news/local/crime/article316271864.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/3ba3c8f0-1895-46b4-bcf1-ae2e07fe2f5f/1_th.jpg Man arrested after attempting a traffic stop on an undercover deputy The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man after he allegedly tried to make a traffic stop on one of their undercover deputies on June 24, 2026, in Thonotosassa. https://www.bradenton.com/news/local/crime/article316271864.html/video-embed 44 2026-06-26T13:34:03Z no https://www.bradenton.com/news/local/article316287942.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/879268a9-4a6d-49e9-9d5f-04f5c2d0616b/1_th.jpg Manatee County residents comment on proposed short-term rental ordinance Manatee County residents comment on a proposed ordinance that would place stricter regulations on short-term rentals, like occupancy limits, parking requirements and registration fees. https://www.bradenton.com/news/local/article316287942.html/video-embed 148 2026-06-29T15:18:03Z no https://www.bradenton.com/news/local/article316329467.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/9244ca93-dace-47e8-940c-23132671008f/1_th.jpg Sarasota Police stop 8-year-old driving personal watercraft On June 14, 2026, the Sarasota Police Department's Marine Patrol stopped an 8-year-old riding on a personal watercraft in Big Pass, said police. https://www.bradenton.com/news/local/article316329467.html/video-embed 63 2026-06-30T17:15:20Z no https://www.bradenton.com/news/nation-world/national/article316328279.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/bd413b2e-5e49-4a9c-9923-9fa97c6bde40/1_th.jpg How is the US celebrating the 250th anniversary? The weeks-long celebration of America’s two hundred and fiftieth anniversary has officially begun, kicking off with a high-profile rally on Washington DC’s National Mall. https://www.bradenton.com/news/nation-world/national/article316328279.html/video-embed 52 2026-06-30T16:12:30Z no https://www.bradenton.com/news/local/crime/article316317855.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/8e14beb6-5577-4b1f-8e2f-4a4b12c9726a/1_th.jpg Bradenton man leads deputies on multi-county chase, deputies say A Bradenton man allegedly rammed a woman's car and led deputies on a multi-county chase before surrendering in Tampa. Narcotics and a rifle were found in his vehicle, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office. https://www.bradenton.com/news/local/crime/article316317855.html/video-embed 153 2026-06-29T21:04:57Z no https://www.bradenton.com/news/politics-government/article316254380.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/077ead14-f400-40af-8e5e-e8dc52f8364c/1_th.jpg Gov. Ron DeSantis signs 2 bills into law in Bradenton Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed two bills enacting stricter regulations on local governments’ ability to raise taxes and creating more transparency at State College of Florida on June 24, 2026. https://www.bradenton.com/news/politics-government/article316254380.html/video-embed 132 2026-06-24T20:29:11Z no