Daily News Roundup: November 29, 2024
Anna Maria Oyster Bar Settles Federal Discrimination Case Amid Community Support Efforts
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Anna Maria Oyster Bar Inc., a restaurant group based in Bradenton, Florida, has settled with the U.S. Department of Justice over allegations of discriminatory hiring practices. The company was found to have required lawful permanent residents to present specific documents to verify work authorization, violating the Immigration and Nationality Act. As pa…
Aerial Spraying in Bradenton Targets Mosquitoes Amid Dengue Cases
In response to at least three reported cases of dengue fever in Bradenton, Florida, the Manatee County Mosquito Control District conducted aerial spraying of malathion over approximately 10,000 acres in west and northwest Bradenton. The targeted area extended from the Manatee River to Cortez and from Palma Sola to downtown Bradenton.