Hyperlocal news for Parrish, Palmetto, Ellenton, Duette, Rubonia, and Terra Ceia in north Manatee County, Florida
Authorities say a 40-year-old Bradenton man was arrested after allegedly pushing a woman off the back of his motorcycle during a high-speed ride on Interstate 75 in north Manatee County. Lester Estay is facing a charge of second-degree felony aggravated battery. According to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred on November 21, 2025, […]
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Authorities say a 41-year-old Parrish woman has been arrested following an alleged battery on a delivery driver during an Instacart delivery, according to a report from the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred on November 28, 2025, at a residence on 2808 102nd Avenue East in Parrish. Officials report that the offender, identified as […]
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Authorities say a 23-year-old Ruskin woman has been charged with armed robbery following a violent encounter that began as a planned drug transaction, according to a report from the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. The woman, identified as Sophia Monique Morris, was arrested during the early morning hours of Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, at a FedEx […]
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A devastating tragedy has struck the Palmetto community with the shooting death of Blanca Guzman-Bartolon, a 30-year-old mother, daughter, and beloved friend. According to officials, the incident occurred late Sunday evening, September 21, 2025, when Palmetto police responded to reports of gunfire at the 1400 block of 12th Avenue West. Upon arriving at the scene, […]
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A tragic crash early Sunday morning claimed the life of an unborn child and left a woman critically injured after a head-on collision on the DeSoto Bridge. Authorities say the crash occurred around 4:36 a.m. on April 6th, when Laurentino Serrano-Juarez, 31, of Bradenton, was driving a GMC SUV southbound in the northbound lanes of […]
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