In acknowledgment of his willingness to act without hesitation, courage, compassion, and service beyond the call of duty, ...

Detective Richard Snyder III was awarded Deputy of the Month for December following his work on a cyber-stalking and identity ...

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In August, Florida officials State officials previously said it would take about 60 days to get the results, which would be ...

Dozens of volunteers, including members of the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, joined together on Tuesday to support former ...

It was 39-year-old Randall Crawford — a lieutenant with the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office — who was out partying with other command-level deputies from the agency. St. Petersburg police did not know ...

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Based on the investigation so far, there is no indication that any other inmates were involved. The incident is being treated as a suicide.

BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is cracking down on illegal gambling after undercover detectives confirmed that the business was operating electronic slot and gaming ...

Manatees may be a familiar sight in Beaufort County waters, but finding one stranded on a golf course is another story.

A 61-year-old man incarcerated at the Manatee County Jail died Monday night after what deputies say was an apparent suicide. Court records show inmate Gregory Hough was scheduled to be sentenced the ...

An assistant football coach at a Bradenton high school was arrested for a second time on Wednesday after authorities say he ...