Hyperlocal news for Parrish, Palmetto, Ellenton, Duette, Rubonia, and Terra Ceia in north Manatee County, Florida
A man was arrested after allegedly breaking into a home in Palmetto in the early morning hours of March 2, 2025, at approximately 4:55 a.m. and touching a sleeping woman without her consent, authorities reported. According to the Palmetto Police Department probable cause affidavit, the suspect, Roger Ivan Lopez Gomez, age 26, entered the residence […]
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On March 4th, 2025, the Manatee Board of County Commissioners paid a heartfelt tribute to the memory of Army Specialist Nicholas Panipinto. The commissioners unanimously supported the designation of a section of U.S. 19, between Palm View Road and Terra Cia Road, in his honor. This was made possible through the adoption of Resolution R-25-020, […]
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The Annual Parrish Heritage Day Parade and Chili Cookoff is today, March 8th, 2025! The parade kicks off the festivities, and the Chili Cookoff will follow at the Florida Railroad Museum, just under a half-mile from the parade’s end. Parrish Heritage Day Parade When: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 8th, 2025.Where: The […]
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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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