Daily News Roundup: September 9, 2024
Bradenton Man Faces Federal Prison for Smuggling Cocaine Across Mexican Border
A Bradenton man is facing federal prison time after pleading guilty to charges related to smuggling cocaine across the Mexican border for distribution in Manatee County and Central Florida. Prosecutors announced that Jose Ramirez, 39, was a key player in a drug trafficking organization that transported large quantities of cocaine from Mexico through Tex…
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center at Lakewood Ranch Library Updates Hours of Operation
The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) at Lakewood Ranch Library has announced new operating hours, effective immediately. The center will now be open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and will remain closed on Sundays.
Temporary Closure of Happy Paws Dog Park for Well Installation
Residents of Bradenton are advised that Happy Paws Dog Park at Ola Mae Sims Park (11800 Erie Road) will be temporarily closed for a well-installation project. The closure will commence on Thursday, September 12, and is expected to last through October 1.