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‘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, 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…
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…
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…
Manatee County Bonds Bringing Projects Up to Speed
The following statement was issued by Mayor Gene Brown: “Chief Melanie Bevan has been exonerated of all allegations against her in regards to the written complaint made on July 19, 2022 (IA 2022-106). Chief Bevan’s 36 years of law enforcement experience are very evident when the complete investigation is reviewed along with the analysis by…
Manatee Herald Staff Report Boat sex at Passage Key leads to triple arrests Two women and a man were arrested Sept. 5 on charges of lewd and lascivious behaivor after having public sex in view of minors, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say the trio were observed just before 5 p.m. on…
The single most effective way to reduce the effects of breast cancer is early detection. We Care Manatee is partnering with Bowes Imaging Center, to provide free mammograms to uninsured women in Manatee County on Saturday October 1, 2022. All participants need a physician’s order. Eligibility will be determined by We Care Manatee and appointments…
Tales from the Mark Side The Conservative Voice of Manatee County By Mark Young mark.young@manateeherald.com Growing up, I always wanted to be a law enforcement officer, and it was my intention of doing so when I left the military. I’m going to date myself again, but as a kid, I never missed shows like Adam…
