It is with heavy hearts that we share the tragic news of the passing of Officer Zachary Butterfield of the Bradenton Police Department, who died by suicide on Thursday, July

On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, surrounded by family, fellow officers, city officials, and community supporters, Josh Cramer was officially sworn in as the 14th Chief of Police for the City

A common misconception about law enforcement officers is that they are unapproachable or distant, which can create barriers between officers and the community. This perception makes it challenging to build

We’re proud to share that Manatee Hundred Club board member Dennis Cooley was recently featured in Inspire, the official publication of State College of Florida. The article, “Alumni Donor is

We are excited to share the launch of a brand new podcast, Wells Said, hosted by Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells. In this insightful series, Sheriff Wells sits down with

On Friday night, June 20th, LECOM Park in Bradenton was filled with excitement, pride, and a deep sense of gratitude as the Bradenton Marauders hosted their annual First Responders Night