Manatee County News

Philip Brown did more than just roll up his sleeves Wednesday after his introduction as new president of the United Way of Manatee County.

BRADENTON, Florida - Detectives are looking for a man they said stabbed a bank employee with a syringe in Manatee County.

Manatee County detectives have arrested a man for fondling himself at a Bradenton bus stop.

Deputies have arrested a 25-year-old man they say exposed himself to a 16-year-old girl last week.

Sheriff's deputies in Manatee County looking for suspect accused of attempting to drown a 34 year old woman in her pool last night.Authorities say the man broke into her house while wearing a mask and tried to kill her by drowning her in her pool.

Police Chief Albert Hogle's casket is lifted out of the hearse Thursday at the Sarasota National Cemetery.

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for southwest Florida, including Manatee County.

Philip Brown doesn't officially start work June 18 as the new president of United Way of Manatee County, but he will be introduced to the community today at the UWMC's 2012 Awards Celebration.

Just days before receiving their high school diplomas, 11 Lakewood Ranch High seniors received a separate but special diploma, one that will mark their place in Manatee County history.

Should the compensation paid to Hedge Fund managers continue to be taxed as capital gains, or should it be taxed as earned income at normal tax rates? BRADENTON - The Bradenton Marauders and Pittsburgh Pirates will make bowls for the 2012 'Empty Bowls' luncheon to benefit The Food Bank of Manatee County .

A 16-year-old was taken to the hospital today after he was shot twice in a drive-by shooting at 315 61st Ave.

Deputies are still searching for suspects in two unrelated homicides allegedly resulting from altercations at the same Bradenton strip club in the past month.

The suspect in an auto theft was arrested after he lead law enforcement on a chase into Sarasota County, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

The dog days of summer may be rapidly upon us, but shaggy-coated pups hoping a cool cut are in luck.

Dick Motzer and wife Margie Motzer, left, and others discuss local issues with Holmes Beach Commissioner Jean Peelen at a May 24 coffee.

Werner Weiladi addresses an assembled crowd as John Veenstra and William Field fold the flag during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Kirby Stewart Post 24 in Bradenton.

Should the compensation paid to Hedge Fund managers continue to be taxed as capital gains, or should it be taxed as earned income at normal tax rates? BRADENTON - New, up-to-date flood evacuation maps can help keep you and your family safe during a storm.

This week's adoptable cat is Silver, a short-hair domestic cat. Silver is a one-and-a-half year old spayed female who will sit pretty, but is also happy to play for a while.

Among those in attendance were outgoing Sen. Mike Bennett, U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan and several government officials from Manatee County, Bradenton and Palmetto.

Should the compensation paid to Hedge Fund managers continue to be taxed as capital gains, or should it be taxed as earned income at normal tax rates? BRADENTON - Frank Archino has thrown his hat in the ring for the Manatee County Commission District 5 race .