Daily News Roundup: February 6, 2025

Feb 06, 2025

Manatee County Commissioners Modify Enforcement Hours for School Zone Speed Cameras

Feb 5

MANATEE COUNTY, FL (February 5, 2025) – The Manatee Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has approved new enforcement hours of School Zone Speed Cameras throughout the county.

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Manatee County Commissioners Decide to Retain Lena Road Property for Future County Use

Feb 6

The 161-acre parcel near the Lena Road landfill, initially purchased in 2020 for $32.5 million, has again taken center stage in District 3’s discussions. Despite previous considerations to sell the property for residential development, commissioners have unanimously voted to retain it for future county facilities.

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Ellenton Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for 2022 Drive-By Shooting

Feb 6

A 21-year-old Ellenton man has been sentenced to life in prison for his role in a 2022 drive-by shooting that left the victim partially paralyzed. The State Attorney’s Office announced that Carlos Henry-Antonio Herrera and his co-defendant, 25-year-old Akeleis Dumbar of Sarasota, were sentenced after being convicted of attempted first-degree murder with…

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Upcoming Events at Oscura

Feb 6

Neverless, Dial Drive, Fuakata!, Penny Fountain

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Manatee Chamber Seeks Volunteers for Annual Project TEACH Program

Feb 6

Manatee County, FL – The Manatee Chamber of Commerce is calling on community members to volunteer for its annual Project TEACH program, set to take place on the morning of Thursday, March 13. This initiative aims to introduce career awareness to every 4th-grade classroom in Manatee County

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Manatee County Celebrates Excellence in Education at Annual Awards Ceremony

Feb 6

The Excellence in Education Awards spotlighted Manatee County’s outstanding educators, support staff, and administrators during a Wednesday evening celebration at Manatee Technical College. The event, hosted by the Manatee Education Foundation, honored those who make a lasting impact on local schools and students.

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Pulse of Manatee

Manatee County Commissioners Modify Enforcement Hours for School Zone Speed Cameras

Manatee County Commissioners Decide to Retain Lena Road Property for Future County Use

Ellenton Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for 2022 Drive-By Shooting

Upcoming Events at Oscura

Manatee Chamber Seeks Volunteers for Annual Project TEACH Program

Manatee County Celebrates Excellence in Education at Annual Awards Ceremony

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