Daily News Roundup: April 3, 2025
Man Arrested After Driving Stolen Jeep Into Anna Maria Sound, Fleeing Police by Swimming
HOLMES BEACH – A Sarasota man is facing a series of felony and misdemeanor charges following a chaotic incident that ended with him swimming into Anna Maria Sound after allegedly stealing a Jeep and refusing to comply with law enforcement orders.
Manatee County Offers Residents Up to $200 to Upgrade to Water-Saving Toilets
Manatee County encourages residents to conserve water and lower utility bills through its Toilet Rebate Program. Homeowners can now receive up to $100 per toilet—up to two per household—for replacing outdated, high-water-use toilets with modern, high-efficiency models.
Manatee County Animal Welfare to Host Adopt-A-Palooza May 31
MANATEE COUNTY, FL (April 3, 2025) – Manatee County Animal Welfare (MCAW) will host Adopt-A-Palooza, the county's largest one-day dog adoption event, on Saturday, May 31, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bradenton Area Convention Center, 1 Haben Blvd., Palmetto, FL.
STEM Showcase to Ignite Young Minds This Saturday at Bradenton Area Convention Cente
Families and science enthusiasts are in for a treat this Saturday, April 5, 2025, as the School District of Manatee County hosts its exciting STEM Showcase from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bradenton Area Convention Center, located at 1 Haben Blvd. in Palmetto.
Jury Finds Man Guilty in 2022 La Barkania Bar Murder
A Manatee County jury has found Mario Alba-Reyes, 28, guilty of second-degree murder in connection with the 2022 shooting death of Domingo Mendez outside La Barkania Bar and Restaurant in Bradenton.