Daily News Roundup: March 29, 2025
$2,000 Reward Offered for Tip Leading to Arrest in Largest Fentanyl Bust in Manatee County
CrimeStoppers of Manatee County is offering a $2,000 cash reward for information that leads to the arrest of Maurice Baxter Jr., a fugitive wanted in connection with the largest fentanyl bust in the county's history.
20,000-Gallon Sewage Spill in Bradenton Alarms Residents, Prompts County Action
A major sewage spill in Manatee County is raising concerns among Bradenton residents. On Monday, 20,000 gallons of raw wastewater poured into a neighborhood and nearby wetlands.
Braden River High School Junior Wins Statewide Essay Contest, Earns College Scholarship
Braden River High School junior Aaron Gordon has been awarded a two-year Florida Prepaid College scholarship after winning the Florida Department of Education's Black History Month student essay contest.