Daily News Roundup: September 24, 2024
School Technician Receives Sheriff’s Commendation for Life-Saving Action
Derek Hernandez, a school support technician at Rogers Garden-Bullock Elementary School, was awarded the Sheriff’s Commendation Award for saving the life of a student. A few weeks ago, Hernandez noticed Ayden, a 4th-grade student, choking while eating lunch in the school cafeteria. Hernandez responded by performing the Heimlich maneuver, successfully di…
Missing Endangered Man Last Seen in Bradenton, Authorities Seek Public's Help
Bradenton, FL – Authorities are urgently seeking the public's assistance in locating Aaron Moore, a 45-year-old man who was last seen on the afternoon of September 23, 2024, in the 6400 block of 4th Street E. Moore was spotted at approximately 4 p.m., wearing black pants, black shoes, a green shirt, and carrying a red drawstring backpack. He may have be…
Couple Arrested After Leaving 2-Year-Old in Hot Car at Manatee Walmart
A couple is now behind bars after authorities say they left a 2-year-old boy locked in a sweltering car while shopping in Manatee County. The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office reported the incident occurred around 4:10 p.m. on Sunday at a Walmart located on 53rd Avenue East.
New Emergency Declaration for Manatee County
MANATEE COUNTY, FL (Sept. 24, 2024) – Manatee County has declared a Local State of Emergency (LSE) in advance of anticipated severe weather over the next several days.
"The Fantasticks" at the Manatee Performing Arts Center
Join us at the Manatee Performing Arts Center for The Fantasticks, the world’s longest-running musical, playing from September 19 to October 6, 2024 at the Bradenton Kiwanis Theater. This timeless romantic comedy tells the captivating story of a boy, a girl, and their two fathers, who conspire to keep them apart in hopes of bringing them closer together…
Catch Merrily We Roll Along at the Manatee Performing Arts Center!
Step back in time with Stephen Sondheim's *Merrily We Roll Along*, a masterful and poignant musical exploring the highs and lows of friendship and ambition. Spanning three decades in the entertainment industry, the show follows composer Franklin Shepard and his close friends as their relationships unravel in reverse chronology.
Honor Flight Departs SWFL for Washington, D.C. in October 2024
On October 15, 2024, a group of veterans from Southwest Florida will take a momentous trip as part of the Honor Flight program, traveling to Washington, D.C., to visit the memorials dedicated to their service. Veterans of World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War will board the flight for a day of reflection and gratitude at the nation’s capital…