Bradenton Man Charged With Sexual Battery Following Alleged Assault
A Bradenton man has been arrested and charged with sexual battery after a woman reported being assaulted while drifting in and out of consciousness at a Bradenton residence, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
Manatee County Teams Open 2026 High School Football Season With Big Wins, Close Battles
The 2026 high school football season kicked off Friday night with Manatee County teams taking the field in a full slate of non-district matchups, producing several decisive victories along with a pair of closely contested games.
Manatee County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Man Wanted on Grand Theft Motor Vehicle Charge
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating Mark Jean, who is wanted in connection with a grand theft motor vehicle charge.
Turning Points Helps Address Manatee County’s High Uninsured Rate
With Manatee County recording the highest estimated uninsured rate among eight Tampa Bay-area counties, Turning Points is helping provide medical and dental care to residents who might otherwise go without treatment.
Marauders Tie Season-High in Runs Behind Iredale’s Homer
The Bradenton Marauders (20-31, 51-65) tied a season-high in runs with a 14-5 win over the Jupiter Hammerheads (22-29, 59-58) on Friday from LECOM Park. Brent Iredale, Jack Scanlon, and Luke Scherrer each launched homers, while Bryson Moore earned four strikeouts over 2.0 innings during his professional debut.