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MANATEE COUNTY, FL (February 7, 2023) – The Board of County Commissioners unanimously appointed Lee Washington to Acting County Administrator for Manatee County this afternoon, following Dr. Scott Hopes’ resignation as County Administrator. Washington has served as the Director of Community and Veterans Services since February 2022. A native of Punta Gorda, Washington enlisted and served…
Two Bradenton brothers are being charged with armed robbery after surprising the victim with a knife while he was doing laundry, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
What does a stolen lighter and nudity have in common? Ask this guy
MANATEE COUNTY, FL (December 7, 2022) – Manatee County Commissioners have reelected District 3 Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners for 2023. “I’d like to thank my colleagues for their continued confidence in my leadership,” said Commissioner Van Ostenbridge. “Your new and improved Board of County Commissioners looks forward to delivering taxpayers a leaner,…
Bribery won’t get you out of a DUI Manatee Herald Staff Report A 25-year-old Bradenton woman sequenced a chain reaction of criminal charges on Nov. 30 ranging from DUI to bribery, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers say Loren Johnston sideswiped another vehicle at the Circle K located at 3304 53rd Ave. E., causing…
Three new County Commissioners—Amanda Ballard, Mike Rahn and Jason Bearden—were sworn into office during a brief ceremony.
Panhandlers get violent with each other over prime location Manatee Herald Staff Report A 54-year-old homeless man did not want another homeless man panhandling at his location, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say they were flagged down by the victim on the northeast corner of Tuttle Avenue and University Parkway in Manatee…
Amanda Ballard – District One Mike Rahn – District Four Jason Bearden – District Six Previous Next Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. at the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners Chambers: 1112 Manatee Avenue West Bradenton, FL 34205. Three new members of the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will begin their four…
A joint investigation by the Bradenton Police Department and Manatee County Sheriff’s Office has led to the arrest of Marciano Sanchez-Felix, a 55-year-old Bradenton resident, for the kidnapping and sexual assault of a 15-year-old.
