Bradenton Man, 64, Killed While Crossing U.S. 41 in Manatee County
A 64-year-old Bradenton man died Friday night, October 9, after being struck by a pickup truck while crossing U.S. 41 in Manatee County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Six West Manatee Fire Rescue Personnel Deploy to Panhandle as Manatee County Agencies Support Hurricane Isaias Recovery
Six West Manatee Fire Rescue personnel have been deployed to Northwest Florida to assist communities recovering from Hurricane Isaias, joining a statewide emergency response effort following the storm’s destructive landfall along the Florida Panhandle.
North River Manatee County Residents Invited to Community Conversation on Growth and Shared Spaces
Residents of North River Manatee County are invited to participate in a community conversation on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, to share their perspectives on the region’s growth, community priorities, and shared spaces.
Southwest Florida Honor Flight Invites Community to Welcome Home 90 Veterans on October 20
Southwest Florida Honor Flight is inviting the community to gather at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, to welcome home 90 veterans returning from Mission XXV, the organization’s 25th Honor Flight mission.
Manatee County Moves Forward With $50 Million Landfill-to-Energy Project
Manatee County is moving forward with a $50 million renewable energy project designed to convert methane gas from the Lena Road Landfill into usable fuel, creating a new source of energy while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Truly Valued to Celebrate 10 Years With ‘Night Under the Stars’ Fundraiser
Truly Valued will celebrate a decade of serving youth and families with its Night Under the Stars fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 23.