Daily News Roundup: December 16, 2024
Manatee County Mosquito Control Plans Helicopter Spraying Tonight
Manatee County residents are advised that a targeted mosquito control spraying will occur this evening, Monday, December 16, between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Two helicopters will be deployed to treat a 10,000-acre urban area south of the Manatee River. This measure, conducted by Manatee County Mosquito Control, is part of ongoing efforts to manage daytime-act…
Coast Guard Responds to Medical Emergency on Cruise Ship Near Anna Maria Island
The U.S. Coast Guard’s Cortez base responded to a medical emergency aboard the cruise ship Radiance of the Seas shortly after it departed Tampa for a seven-night Western Caribbean voyage. The vessel, carrying up to 2,466 passengers, was 13 miles west of Anna Maria Island when a young girl required emergency medical attention for an undiagnosed health is…
Proposed Bradenton-Palmetto Corridor Raises Concerns for Historic Braden Castle Park
Residents of Braden Castle Park, a designated U.S. Historic District, are voicing concerns over a proposed Bradenton-Palmetto connector corridor that could impact their beloved community. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is exploring options for the new corridor to reduce traffic congestion and improve hurricane evacuation routes. Still, …
Two Dead After Head-On Collision on State Road 70 in Myakka
A tragic accident on State Road 70 in Myakka claimed the lives of two people on Saturday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
D-SNAP Assistance Available at Tom Bennett Park for Manatee County Residents
The Florida Department of Children & Families (DCF) is hosting an on-site Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) location at Tom Bennett Park, 400 Cypress Creek Boulevard in Bradenton, from December 19 to 21, between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Key Club at Manatee School for the Arts Joins Effort to Clean Terra Ceia Bay
Palmetto, FL – Over the weekend, Manatee School for the Arts (MSA) Key Club members demonstrated their commitment to community service by partnering with Suncoast Waterkeepers to clean up Terra Ceia Bay. Their hard work resulted in removing over a dumpster’s worth of trash from the waterway, helping to restore the bay’s natural beauty and health.