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…

HURRICANE WATCH IN EFFECT
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HURRICANE WATCH IN EFFECT

ByManatee Herald Staff Report

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…

Criminal Corner 20
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Criminal Corner 20

ByManatee Herald Staff Report

‘He deserved it.’ Bradenton man beats neighbor (Editor’s note: The following weekly roundup of criminal activity in Manatee County contains reports of domestic violence, which are at times dropped or dismissed by the victims before the first court date.) Manatee Herald Staff Report A 63-year-old man claiming to be an employee of the Salvation Army…

Manatee County Declares State of Emergency in Advance of Ian
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Manatee County Declares State of Emergency in Advance of Ian

ByManatee Herald Staff Report

MANATEE COUNTY, FL (September 24, 2022) – Manatee County has declared a local state of emergency in advance of Tropical Storm Ian. Manatee County’s Emergency Operations Center—which has been activated at level two since Friday—will continue to add staff and resources in preparation for a higher-level activation as the storm progresses. “It’s important for the public to…

Don’t Let George Soros Ruin Our Community
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Don’t Let George Soros Ruin Our Community

ByPublisher

The crime situation in Democratic run cities just keeps getting worse. Innocent citizens of America’s major cities are violently attacked on a daily basis. American citizens are changing their daily habits because of their fear of being attacked while walking on city streets. Meanwhile, the national news media ignores these crimes and focuses on the…

Tales from the Mark Side
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Tales from the Mark Side

ByMark Young

Here’s why Amanda Ballard and Cindy Spray must win in November By Mark Young The Conservative Voice in Manatee County mark.young@manateeherald.com We’ve talked a lot about the two most important races left that will be decided in the General Election. Though I have already endorsed both of these candidates, let me tell you why. It’s…

Criminal Corner 19
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Criminal Corner 19

ByManatee Herald Staff Report

Assisted living employee arrested for battering an 85-year-old A 59-year-old Palmetto woman working at the Magnolia on Manatee assisted living center in Bradenton is facing a battery on an elderly person charge. According to the Bradenton Police Department, Michelle Maxwell was working at the facility located in the 1700 block of Manatee Avenue West on…