Myakka Well-Water Testing Shows Contamination
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Myakka Well-Water Testing Shows Contamination

MANATEE COUNTY, FL (October 13, 2022) – While the floodwaters have mostly receded, the risk remains for residents in the Myakka City area of Manatee County whose drinking water comes from private wells. In the wake of flooding due to Hurricane Ian in the eastern parts of Manatee County, residents with well water were encouraged to…

Criminal Corner
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Criminal Corner

Victim was roofied and raped, cops say Manatee Herald Staff Report A 39-year-old Bradenton man was arrested Oct. 5 after DNA evidence showed he was the one that sexually assaulted a woman in May. According to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, Mark Cubilete was already in custody on other charges relating to the same victim,…

Manatee County Ready to Collect Ian Debris
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Manatee County Ready to Collect Ian Debris

MANATEE COUNTY, FL (October 6, 2022) – Manatee County debris haulers will begin their collection of storm debris Friday, October 7. For this collection, the county will be separated into western, northeastern, and southeastern service areas. A separate contractor is responsible for each area and will determine the exact collection route. Trucks will be spread throughout…

Criminal Corner 21
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Criminal Corner 21

Beating lasted an hour, a witness said. Bradenton woman jailed for child abuse Manatee Herald staff report A 42-year-old Bradenton woman is facing child abuse charges after witnesses told the child’s father that Lateshia Brinson had been beating the child for an hour. According to the arrest report, the father called the Bradenton Police Department,…

Relief for Florida Homeowners Facing Skyrocketing Insurance Premiums Remains a Priority, Especially in the Wake of Hurricane Ian
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Relief for Florida Homeowners Facing Skyrocketing Insurance Premiums Remains a Priority, Especially in the Wake of Hurricane Ian

Senator Jim Boyd: In the wake of Hurricane Ian, many Floridians are picking up the pieces. Lives were lost,and homes were destroyed. Others suffered significant damage to their property. Wehave a lot of work to do. But I know that Floridians are strong and resilient, and we willcome back better than ever.As homeowners survey the…

Hurricane Ian News Release
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Hurricane Ian News Release

Following the updated forecast of Hurricane Ian, public safety officials are announcing plans for evacuations, beginning with a MANDATORY Zone A evacuation and VOLUNTARY Zone B evacuation, effective at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27. “We’re expecting sustained tropical or hurricane winds to our barrier islands and coastal communities for as long as 48 hours, with…

HURRICANE WATCH IN EFFECT
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HURRICANE WATCH IN EFFECT

Hurricane Watch  Beginning: 2022-09-26T09:12:00 COASTAL MANATEE  512 AM EDT MON SEP 26 2022  …HURRICANE WATCH IN EFFECT…  …STORM SURGE WATCH IN EFFECT…  A HURRICANE WATCH MEANS HURRICANE-FORCE WINDS ARE POSSIBLE SOMEWHERE  WITHIN THIS AREA WITHIN THE NEXT 48 HOURS  A STORM SURGE WATCH MEANS LIFE-THREATENING INUNDATION, FROM RISING  WATER MOVING INLAND FROM THE COASTLINE, IS…