Daily News Roundup: October 17, 2024
Community Unites to Support Local Businesses in Manatee County Following Hurricanes Helene and Milton
After Hurricanes Helene and Milton swept through Manatee County, local businesses have been working tirelessly to recover from the combined impact of the storms. Together, these hurricanes caused over $600 million in damage across the region, with small businesses, particularly, feeling the effects of extended closures, flooding, and power outages.
Bradenton Area EDC Annual Update Luncheon: A Must-Attend Event for Business Leaders
The Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation (EDC) proudly invites local and regional business leaders to its Annual Update Luncheon. This year’s event offers attendees the opportunity to gain insights on local growth initiatives shaping the Bradenton Area, network with industry peers, and future-proof their businesses with a thought-provoking pa…
Early Voting Begins Soon in Manatee County: Here Are the Locations
With the U.S. presidential election three weeks away, Manatee County voters are preparing to cast their ballots. Early voting in the county will be open from Oct. 21 through Nov. 2, allowing voters to visit any of the eight designated early voting sites daily between 8:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
It’s not a Manatee County story, but Florida Man stories can be intriguing.
Florida Man Arrested After Confronting Police with Flamethrower
In Port St. Lucie, a man was arrested after wielding a flamethrower against police officers. Joseph Moreton, 39, faces charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon on a law enforcement officer and resisting arrest without violence.