Hyperlocal news for Parrish, Palmetto, Ellenton, Duette, Rubonia, and Terra Ceia in north Manatee County, Florida
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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A small aircraft crashed near Airport Manatee on March 18, resulting in two occupants being airlifted to nearby hospitals. The incident occurred shortly before 10 a.m. when the vintage single-engine Aeronca Champ plane experienced difficulty shortly after takeoff. According to the officials, the aircraft veered to the left, struck a powerline, and then crashed into […]
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The Manatee County Community and Veterans Services Department is rolling out a $1.2 million funding initiative to assist low and very-low-income homeowners with housing rehabilitation and replacement efforts. The program, funded through the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program, offers eligible residents interest-free, deferred payment loans to make essential repairs or replace dilapidated homes. Starting […]
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A brand-new 7-Eleven gas station and convenience store is opening its doors in Palmetto, FL, on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Located on nearly three acres of land, this new location promises to offer residents and travelers an all-in-one stop for fuel, food, and more. The spacious 4,822-square-foot convenience store will feature a wide range of […]
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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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