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Manatee Co. Sheriff Searching for Armed Robbery Suspect

Monday, August 26

Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is in search of a suspect who committed an armed robbery at a Long John Silver’s/ KFC store in Bradenton on State Road 64 East on Sunday evening. Deputies... Read More.

Manatee Co. Corrections Officer Investigated

Monday, August 19

The State Attorney’s office will decide whether charges will be filed after a Manatee County Corrections Officer was seen slugging an inmate. Manatee County Jail surveillance picked up the incident last Sunday on... Read More.

Manatee Co. Pair Accused of Tryiing to Smuggle Drugs into Jail

Tuesday, August 13

Two Manatee County women were arrested after police say they tried to smuggle items into Holmes County Jail. As Debra A. Sanchez, 37, of Bradenton and Julie A. Osuna, 44, of Palmetto, were in... Read More.

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Manatee Co. Man Allegedly Pulls Gun on Delivery Drivers

Tuesday, August 6

Authorities say a 55-year-old man pulled a gun on a late-arriving furniture delivery team, saying he’s “shot people for less.” Manatee County Sheriff's investigators say Mitchell Helton is charged with two counts of aggravated... Read More.

Manatee Co. Man Sentenced to Life in Prison

Wednesday, July 24

A Manatee County man has been convicted of molesting a 12-year-old girl over the course of more than a year. In September 2018, the victim told authorities in Palmetto that 37-year-old Courtney Burley had... Read More.

Sarasota & Manatee Districts Recruiting Teachers

Thursday, July 18

School resumes in just a few weeks and this year both Sarasota County School District and Manatee County School District have increased their recruitment efforts for new teachers. Sarasota County School District currently has... Read More.

Manatee Deaths on Pace to Hit All-Time High in 2019

Tuesday, July 16

The number of manatee deaths caused by watercraft could hit an all-time high in Florida this year. From the beginning of this year through June 21, 81 manatees have been killed by watercraft in Florida’s... Read More.

Manatee County School District Job Fair

Friday, June 14

The School District of Manatee County is hiring. They’re looking for support staff like food service workers, bus drivers, and office staff. They’re holding a job fair in a week at the old Wakeland... Read More.

Three Arrested on Drug Charges in Manatee County

Monday, June 3

Deputies say three men were arrested last week in Manatee County for selling fentanyl. The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office says their investigation ended after detectives from the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations... Read More.

Changes Coming for Voters in Manatee & Sarasota Counties

Tuesday, May 14

There will be changes the next time Manatee and Sarasota County voters go to the ballot box to vote. A ruling filed by a federal judge requires 32 counties in Florida to provide... Read More.