NTSB Report Reveals New Details in Fatal Manatee County Mosquito Control Helicopter Crash
A Manatee County mosquito control helicopter was traveling approximately 92 mph when it struck an unlit radio tower during a nighttime spraying operation near Myakka City on October 15, according to a newly released preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
Bradenton Police Seek Public’s Help in Solving 2024 Murder of Mother of Four
Two years after a Bradenton mother of four was killed by gunfire outside her home, the Bradenton Police Department continues to seek information that could help solve the case and bring those responsible to justice.
Regional Nonprofits Explore Entrepreneurial Strategies to Strengthen Financial Sustainability
The Patterson Foundation has selected four regional nonprofit organizations for Margin & Mission Ignition, a 30-month opportunity focused on developing and applying earned-income strategies. Since 2015, Margin & Mission Ignition has engaged nearly 40 nonprofits serving Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee and Sarasota counties to strengthen their operations and i…
28th Annual Manatee County Stand Down Connects More Than 450 Residents With Community Resources and Support
The 28th Annual Manatee County Stand Down brought together more than 450 attendees, including 89 veterans, for a day of community assistance, outreach and support. More than 70 participating agencies joined volunteers and community organizations to provide resources and services to individuals and families in need.