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Palmetto Woman Shot Dead by Boyfriend, 9-Day-Old Baby Unharmed

September 26, 2025December 30, 2025Mike Jones

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, […]

Ellenton Man Arrested After Domestic Violence and High-Speed Chase

March 15, 2025November 3, 2025MW Staff

A Manatee County man remains behind bars after a violent domestic dispute escalated into a high-speed chase with law enforcement on February 28, 2025, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies report that the suspect, identified as Derek Thomas Jones, age 42, was arrested after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend at their Ellenton home before […]