https://www.bradenton.com/news/local/article316552269.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/e453ef45-063b-4c61-8ce5-590c9e0e7856/1_th.jpg Bradenton bodycam footage shows moments before fatal police shooting Bradenton Police Chief Josh Cramer announced findings from an FDLE investigation after the State Attorney's Office determined Officer Jaden Reppi's use of deadly force against 56-year-old William Tyrone "Willie" Bell was lawful while conducting a SWAT drug raid in March. https://www.bradenton.com/news/local/article316552269.html/video-embed 111 2026-07-17T19:26:02Z no https://www.bradenton.com/news/state/florida/article230942253.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/0367e295-f782-4f32-b26c-7d6b301f4db3/1_th.jpg Living with Alligators; tips from FWC Alligators are important to Florida’s ecosystem and are found throughout the state. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission wants you to know that by following a few simple rules, we can co-exist with these amazing reptiles. https://www.bradenton.com/news/state/florida/article230942253.html/video-embed 34 2019-05-29T17:20:52Z no https://www.bradenton.com/news/local/crime/article316535946.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c259fe2e-48a7-4ed5-9289-03a16bfbeeae/1_th.jpg Footage shows Manatee deputies chase teen suspects into Manatee River Two 17-year-olds were arrested Wednesday, July 15, 2026, when they allegedly stole a car and tried to escape by swimming across the Manatee River, deputies say. https://www.bradenton.com/news/local/crime/article316535946.html/video-embed 89 2026-07-16T16:48:17Z no https://www.bradenton.com/video/article316534654.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/8dffe2d8-edab-4153-a8f6-012c82a94ee4/1_th.jpg US: Low Blue Angels Flyover Stuns Beachgoers at Pensacola Beach, Florida "Breakfast with the Blues" caused a stir at Pensacola Beach, Florida, on Wednesday morning, July 15, 2026, sending sand, hats, tents and chairs flying as stunned beachgoers watched. The U.S. Navy said it is conducting a safety review after social media footage showed the jet flying lower than standard profiles during an arrival maneuver, calling it a "low-altitude pass" that disturbed civilian chairs and umbrellas on the beach. https://www.bradenton.com/video/article316534654.html/video-embed 24 2026-07-16T14:46:02Z no https://www.bradenton.com/news/local/crime/article316523169.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/2b888370-e88a-426f-b5c7-22223b91ed34/1_th.jpg Husband arrested after Bradenton 'swatting' hoax, police say A man was arrested after a fake murder confession and swatting hoax, police say. Bradenton Police arrested a Brooksville man after he falsely admitted to killing his wife on a boat in the Twin Dolphin Marina. https://www.bradenton.com/news/local/crime/article316523169.html/video-embed 87 2026-07-15T18:20:35Z no https://www.bradenton.com/news/local/article316495986.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c26c2436-8d5a-47f2-91e9-6444f9608cae/1_th.jpg Manatee County public libraries set to reduce hours. See why Manatee County Government announced that public library hours countywide will be reduced beginning on Aug. 1, 2026, due to an ongoing hiring freeze. Libraries are operating with 20% less staff, officials say. https://www.bradenton.com/news/local/article316495986.html/video-embed 47 2026-07-16T09:50:00Z no https://www.bradenton.com/news/local/article316554145.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/a056cccf-1d34-4a39-95c7-16f978f66f58/1_th.jpg Family of man killed by Bradenton police challenge investigation results The family of William Tyrone "Willie" Bell, who was killed by Bradenton police in a SWAT drug raid in March, challenges the results of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's investigation of the shooting. https://www.bradenton.com/news/local/article316554145.html/video-embed 80 2026-07-17T19:31:18Z no https://www.bradenton.com/news/business/real-estate-news/article316519114.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/5c1e328e-1496-43ae-bb34-17bad73a77ad/1_th.jpg Mansion on Anna Maria is listed for sale for more than $16 million A mansion on Anna Maria Island is on the market for more than $16m. The modern home is almost 9,000 square feet, positioned facing the gulf. https://www.bradenton.com/news/business/real-estate-news/article316519114.html/video-embed 40 2026-07-15T18:00:00Z no