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

ByManatee Herald Staff Report

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

ByManatee Herald Staff Report

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,…

Bob Spencer
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Ian Was Powerful But Manatee County And Our State Will Prevail

ByPublisher

Manatee County has felt the impacts from Hurricane Ian over the past week. The citizens of Manatee began preparing for Ian last weekend. Driving through neighborhoods I could observe windows being boarded up and outdoor furniture being secured inside homes.  Store shelves were emptied of water and other storm supplies. We all waited anxiously as…

Relief for Florida Homeowners Facing Skyrocketing Insurance<br>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

ByManatee Herald Staff Report

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…

Van Ostenbridge and Governor DeSantis Are Showing Leadership During Hurricane Ian
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Van Ostenbridge and Governor DeSantis Are Showing Leadership During Hurricane Ian

ByPublisher

As Hurricane Ian wanders into the Gulf of Mexico, Florida officials andManatee County officials are prepared for the worst. Manatee CountyCommission Chairman Kevin Van Ostenbridge praised the efforts ofGovernor Ron DeSantis in making sure all state departments are helpingFloridians prepare for the storm and its potential aftermath. “The Governorhas been tirelessly working to make sure…

Hurricane Ian News Release
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Hurricane Ian News Release

ByManatee Herald Staff Report

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…