Daily News Roundup: January 12, 2025
Federal Indictment Issued Against Bradenton Resident on Charges of Child Exploitation
A federal indictment has been returned against 35-year-old Pete Supan, a Bradenton, Florida resident on charges of coercion and enticement of a minor for sexual activity and production of child sexual abuse material. The individual could face a maximum life sentence in federal prison if convicted.
Manatee County Graduation Rate Increases 3.4% in 2023-24 School Year
According to data from the Florida Department of Education, the School District of Manatee County reported a 3.4 percentage point increase in its graduation rate for the 2023-2024 school year, rising from 82.3 percent in the previous year to 85.7 percent.
Longboat Pass Dredging Project Advances Amid Weather Delays
Driving along the Longboat Pass Bridge, dredge equipment in the channel signals ongoing work on the Gulfside Road beach nourishment project. The initiative aims to address erosion concerns by placing 80,000 cubic yards of sand on the Gulfside Road beach, using dredged sand from the Longboat Pass channel.