Daily News Roundup: December 9, 2024
Longboat Key Turtle Watch Donates $10,500 to Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
The spirit of giving shines brightly on Longboat Key as the Longboat Key Turtle Watch continues its longstanding tradition of supporting Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium. This year, the organization raised $10,500 through donations, marking over 15 years of partnership between the two groups.
Savannah Police Capture Fugitive Wanted in Florida Shooting Investigation
Savannah police apprehended a fugitive early Sunday morning, concluding a multi-state search. Ronnie Morton was taken into custody as his Amtrak train stopped at the station on Seaboard Coastline Drive near Telfair Road around 2:30 a.m.
Porch Pirates Strike Glen Creek Community – Authorities Seek Public’s Help
Authorities are investigating a series of package thefts in the Glen Creek neighborhood in Bradenton. On November 29, around 2:45 p.m., two suspects were caught stealing Amazon packages near Sand Gables Trail and 27th St. E.
Urgent Search Underway for Missing 15-Year-Old in Palmetto
Authorities are seeking the public's assistance in locating Savaya Lowman, a 15-year-old girl who was reported missing on Sunday, December 8, 2024. Savaya was last seen walking away from her residence in the 9600 block of 52nd Avenue East in Palmetto at approximately 11 a.m.
Manatee County Mosquito Control to Conduct Aerial Spraying Over Next 10 Days
Residents of Manatee County are advised to be on the lookout for aerial mosquito control efforts beginning tonight, December 9th. The Manatee County Mosquito Control District has announced plans to conduct three rounds of spraying over the next ten days to mitigate the mosquito population in the area.