Daily News Roundup: December 8, 2024
Police Seek Public's Help to Identify Suspect in Gun Theft
Bradenton, FL – Authorities are requesting assistance from the public in identifying a man accused of stealing a handgun from a store in Manatee County over the weekend.
Florida Takes Action to Combat Veteran Suicide Crisis
Every day, 22 U.S. veterans die by suicide, with over 500 of these deaths occurring annually in Florida, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. To address this alarming statistic, the Florida Department of Veteran Affairs (FDVA) has partnered with the nonprofit “The Fire Watch” to launch a free veteran suicide prevention program. Manatee …
Heroic Actions Earn Deputy Leonel Barboza "Deputy of the Year" Title
Bradenton, FL – Deputy Leonel Barboza of the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office has been recognized as the 2024 Deputy of the Year for his swift thinking and dedication to duty that led to the apprehension of a dangerous fugitive.