Hyperlocal news for Parrish, Palmetto, Ellenton, Duette, Rubonia, and Terra Ceia in north Manatee County, Florida
Celebrate the Parrish Community Park Grand Opening today, Friday, March 7, from 5 to 8 p.m.!Ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5 p.m., followed by a fun-filled evening for the whole family! Explore the park’s stunning amenities, including: Enjoy delicious food available for purchase while experiencing everything this beautiful new park has to offer! Don’t miss this exciting […]
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Just days after our bombshell investigation revealed serious issues with the school zone speed cameras, the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners voted to shut down the program entirely. Our investigation discovered that at five North County schools with speed cameras, five out of the eight cameras were installed too close to the roadway, and […]
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Two free events this weekend offer a wonderful opportunity to enjoy history and culture while spending quality time with family. You can find more events on our event calendar. Add your event to the calendar by clicking here. Saturday, March 1st, 2025 Palmetto Heritage Festival The Heritage Festival at Palmetto Historical Park & Manatee County […]
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A newly released police dash cam video provides a vivid and dramatic look at the arrest of Jacques Devlin Howell Mojica, which unfolded near 8 p.m. on February 18, 2025. The incident began when Mojica fled from a traffic stop and culminated in a tense standoff at a 7-Eleven gas station in Palmetto. The video […]
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A 28-year-old Palmetto man was injured early Monday in a road rage shooting on U.S. 301 near Walmart, police said. Around 3:15 a.m., a family member called 911, reporting the man was shot at and driving to Manatee Memorial Hospital. The call ended abruptly, and follow-up attempts were unsuccessful. Police found shell casings at the […]
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