A Manatee County judge issued his ruling two weeks after Benefield appeared in court fighting for her release.

Carlos Romero-Tomas, 19, of Palmetto, was arrested on Feb. 6 and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, ...

A 25-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a Myakka City crash Thursday morning. The motorcyclist was traveling west on State ...

A 25-year-old Myakka City man was killed Thursday morning in a motorcycle crash in East Manatee County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Just before 7 a.m., the motorcyclist was heading west ...

Congressman Vern Buchanan introduced a bill to make deportation of gang members who enter the United States illegally.

Michel Serrano, aka "Cubano," is charged with conspiracy to defraud and transportation of stolen vehicles across state lines. He faces 10 years.

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan introduced bills to address human trafficking, including a new school training program and a ban on childlike sex dolls.

"Our Latino children can't enjoy the same freedoms as others," one advocate said. "Their daily lives are consumed by fear." ...

State leaders are seeking greater cooperation between local law enforcement and immigration agencies. Immigrant advocates ...

After spending two days in court, a jury in Manatee County found Albert Wilcox guilty of second-degree murder Wednesday.