Manatee Judge Matt Whyte denied Ashley Benefield's bond based on insufficient community ties and a concern the former ballerina could become a flight risk.

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

“Where the Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens. I used to think I was a good dancer until my teenagers set me straight. A social ...

Former ballerina Ashley Benefield will not be released on bond pending the appeal of her manslaughter with a firearm conviction after a Manatee County Circuit Court judge denied her motion on ...