Watch Police Takedown of Fleeing Suspect in Palmetto

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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Fleeing Suspect Caught at 7-Eleven in North Palmetto

A dramatic takedown involving multiple law enforcement agencies unfolded Tuesday, February 18th at approximately 8 p.m., leading to an arrest at the 7-Eleven located off Moccasin Wallow Road and Gateway Blvd. in Palmetto. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, deputies attempted to stop a white 2013 Mercedes E350 convertible at New Eastbay Road and […]

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Aerial showing 7-Eleven and McDonald's under construction

New Gas Station & Fast Food Coming Near US-41 & I-275

7-Eleven and McDonald’s are currently under construction at US-41 and 69th St E, just south of I-275 in north Palmetto. The development of McDonald’s is part of a larger retail plaza, which is slated to include a Circle K gas station with a Dunkin Donuts drive thru. Future plans show a large multi-family housing development, […]

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Development News for North Manatee County – April 20th, 2022

These are new development projects north of the Manatee River that are coming before Manatee County government. Proposed 7-Eleven with gas station and car wash at 69th St E & US41. Proposed full-service car wash at Buffalo Rd & Moccasin Wallow Rd. Proposed 366 Town homes in upcoming Parrish Lakes Subdivision. Click any summary above […]

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