Criminal Corner 22
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Criminal Corner 22

‘I was thirsty.’ Bradenton man burglarizes Steak and Shake A 35-year-old Bradenton man forced his way through the drive-thru window of the Steak and Shake located at 106 44th Ave. E. on Oct. 8 at around 11:30 p.m., according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say James Bohlert told them the reason for the…

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,…

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

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 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…