Daily News Roundup: November 22, 2024
Manatee County Now Accepting Applications for Environmental Lands Management and Acquisition Committee
MANATEE COUNTY, FL (November 21, 2024) – Manatee County residents who want to help protect land and water resources, preserve fish and wildlife habitat, and provide for passive recreation are invited to apply for five positions (member of Environmental Group, Resident of District 1, Resident of District 3, Resident of District 5, and Resident of Distric…
Manatee County Accepting applications for Affordable Housing Advisory Board
MANATEE COUNTY, FL (November 21, 2024) – Manatee County has seven (7) openings for a citizens advisory committee that makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on Affordable Housing Incentives.
Manatee County Government offices closing Nov. 28 - 29 for Thanksgiving
MANATEE COUNTY, FL (Nov. 21, 2024) – Manatee County Government offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday Nov. 29 for Thanksgiving.
Judge Denies Bond Reduction for Driver in Fatal DUI Crash
Manatee County, FL – A Manatee County judge has denied a request to reduce the $1.25 million bond for Cesar Navarrete, 25, the driver charged in connection with a deadly crash on November 2 that claimed the life of Sara Holmes, 37. Navarrete remains in custody at the Manatee County Jail as he awaits his arraignment on December 27.
Manatee County Government Designated as Veteran Safe Place
Manatee County, FL – Manatee County Government has been officially designated as a Veteran Safe Place, recognizing the efforts of its employees who completed specialized training to support veterans in crisis. The training, known as “Watch Stander,” was facilitated by The Fire Watch and equips team members to identify signs of suicidal trauma in veteran…
Bradenton Man Found Guilty of Murdering Father-in-Law
Bradenton, FL – A Bradenton man has been convicted of fatally shooting his father-in-law in a chilling incident that occurred in January 2022, according to a release from the 12th Judicial Circuit State Attorney's Office.
Bradenton Teen Arrested After Fatal Hit-and-Run on U.S. 41
Bradenton, FL – Florida Highway Patrol troopers have arrested an 18-year-old Bradenton man accused of hitting and killing a pedestrian in a crash Wednesday night on U.S. 41.