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Police: Bradenton daycare worker accused of fracturing baby's leg

Manatee County

Palmetto High School senior dies of COVID-19

The school district sent condolences to her family and friends.
Manatee County

Police: Bradenton mail carrier killed after SUV runs stop sign, crashes into USPS truck

A toxicology test is pending, but investigators say they do not believe drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash.
Manatee County

IMG Academy teacher arrested, accused of sexual battery on underage student

Manatee County deputies say Taylor Anderson, 38, had an "unlawful relationship" with the student.
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Deputies: Man claims he accidentally shot and killed a woman in Parrish

Investigators are examining whether the man's claim of an accidental shooting matches evidence collected from the scene.
Manatee County

Manatee County Sheriff: Man claims he shot, killed man in self-defense

Detectives say they are investigating the man's story.
Manatee County

Deputies: Man faces attempted murder charges after beating elderly person in Bradenton

Investigators say they don't know a motive.
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Explore Tampa Bay museums for free this Saturday

Several Tampa Bay area museums are participating in Smithsonian Magazine's Museum Day.
Coronavirus

Volunteers wanted: Tampa Bay area locations participate in drug trial seeking to prevent COVID-19 after exposure

The "MOVe-AHEAD" trial will test the safety and effectiveness of an antiviral study drug in people who live with someone who has the virus.
Manatee County

In wake of Texas abortion law, Manatee County commissioners ask attorney general about local ban

A letter was sent to Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody to ask if a local ban would hold up in court.
Manatee County

In wake of Texas abortion law, Manatee County commissioners ask attorney general about local ban

A letter was sent to Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody to ask if a local ban would hold up in court.
Red Tide

Traces of red tide return to Manatee, Sarasota county beaches

Background to high concentrations of the red tide organism, Karenia brevis, remain in Pinellas County beaches.