Daily News Roundup: December 2, 2024
Former Manatee High Standout Fulfills Promise to Teacher in Citadel-Clemson Matchup
On Saturday, November 23, 2024, a heartfelt reunion unfolded at Clemson University as Hamlet "Nikko" Rodriguez-Pena, a sophomore offensive lineman for The Citadel Bulldogs, reconnected with his former math teacher, Karen Kaminski-Byer. A proud graduate of Manatee High School in Bradenton, Florida, Rodriguez-Pena had once assured Mrs. Byer that they woul…
Manatee County School Zone Speed Cameras Enhance Student Safety, Yield Significant Results
Manatee County's School Zone Speed Camera Program, launched in August 2024, has quickly proven its effectiveness in enhancing safety for students and staff near schools. Enabled by statewide legislation in 2023, the program uses automated systems to detect and penalize drivers exceeding speed limits in designated school zones.
Manatee County Accepting Applications forTourist Development Council
MANATEE COUNTY, FL (December 2, 2024) – Manatee County is seeking qualified applicants to fill two openings for its nine-member Tourist Development Council (TDC). The TDC makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners concerning the effective operation of the projects set forth in the Tourist Development Plan and the uses for which Tourist D…
Warmth and Community Come Together at Turning Points’ Annual Coat Giveaway
Warmth and Community Come Together at Turning Points’ Annual Coat Giveaway
Law Enforcement Warns Customers of Potential Email Scam
*Earlier today, Brown & Sons Funeral Home became the target of a suspected Business Email Compromise (BEC) scam. Customers reported receiving emails that appeared to be from the business, with attached invoices. While the emails were designed to look legitimate, they were part of a malicious attempt to trick recipients into downloading harmful software …
