Manatee County

Flesh eating bacteria kills 1 person in South Florida in 2025

The Florida Department of Health has reported that one person died from a flesh-eating bacterium in South Florida.

Florida Publix sells winning Jackpot Triple Play ticket worth $325K

A Jackpot Triple Play ticket worth $325,000 was sold at a Florida Publix, the Florida Lottery announced Thursday.

Gov. DeSantis touts Florida’s economy, announces $2M Seaport Manatee investment

Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a news conference in Manatee County on Friday morning.

Florida woman wins big playing Lottery scratch-off game at Publix

A lucky woman hit the jackpot in Florida after playing a lottery scratch-off game this week, Lottery officials announced Monday.

Florida teacher behind bars, charged with having sex with a student

A Bradenton teacher is facing several charges, including sexual battery, after school staff notified the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office about a possible sexual relationship with a student.

Florida man who tried to get ballot for dead wife charged with fraud

A man who tried to obtain a mail-in ballot for his deceased wife said he "wanted to test the system."