Daily News Roundup: February 21, 2025
Former M&L Cabinet Owners Sentenced for Fraudulent Scheme
The former owners of M&L Cabinets, a now-defunct kitchen renovation business, have been sentenced to prison for defrauding customers out of thousands of dollars.
Manatee County Seeks Gold Star Families for New Interactive Memorial Kiosk
Manatee County Veterans Services is inviting Gold Star Families to participate in the creation of a new interactive memorial kiosk designed to honor fallen military personnel. This initiative seeks to provide a meaningful platform for the community to celebrate, honor, and remember their heroes.
Pirates Unveil 2025 Spring Training Broadcast Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced their broadcast schedule for the 2025 Grapefruit League season. SportsNet Pittsburgh will televise 12 home games and air seven additional games using opposing teams' broadcasts. Six games will be webcast on Pirates.com. Radio coverage includes 16 games across 93.7 The Fan, 100.1 FM, AM 1020 KDKA, and the Pirates Rad…
Manatee Memorial Hospital Staff Receive Crucial Training on Infant Safe Sleep Practices
Manatee Memorial Hospital recently hosted a vital Sleep Baby Safely Training, equipping staff in the Women’s and Children’s Unit with the knowledge and skills necessary to prevent infant sleep-related deaths. Led by expert presenters Vicky Morgan and Wyonna Milton, the hands-on session focused on educating healthcare professionals on proper safe sleep p…
New Lifeguard Towers Added to Cortez Beach to Enhance Safety Ahead of 2025 Season
Manatee County is proactively enhancing beach safety by adding two temporary lifeguard towers at Cortez Beach. These towers will serve as critical stations for the Manatee County Beach Patrol, ensuring lifeguards can provide safety oversight, medical assistance, and support to beachgoers as the county prepares for the 2025 beach season.
Deceased Manatee Discovered At Bradenton Riverwalk
A deceased manatee was found along the shore of the Manatee River near the railroad bridge early this morning. Security officers preparing for the Bradenton Area River Regatta made the discovery and alerted authorities.
Pedestrian Fatally Struck by SUV in Manatee County
A tragic accident early this morning claimed the life of an 85-year-old Bradenton woman after she was struck by a sport utility vehicle at the intersection of Woodlawn Drive and Wildwood Springs Boulevard.