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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, 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…
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,…
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…
ater service is back for all county customers as of this afternoon. Manatee County Utilities workers have also been able to provide more water for Sarasota’s needs during this recovery period.
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…
At 8:00 pm today, Tuesday, September 27th, the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport will close
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…
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…
