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Former Manatee County EMS deputy chief arrested after being linked to child sexual abuse material: Deputies

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Former Manatee County EMS deputy chief arrested after being linked to child sexual abuse material: Deputies

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A Manatee County EMS deputy chief was arrested after he was linked to child sexual abuse material,...

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2 teens accused of stealing Camry fished out of Manatee River

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2 teens accused of stealing Camry fished out of Manatee River

admin July 16, 2026 0

Deputies arrested two teenagers Wednesday night after a wild sequence involving a stolen car and a desperate...

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Heat-related illnesses: Data tool monitors Manatee County 911 calls to see when most are at risk

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Heat-related illnesses: Data tool monitors Manatee County 911 calls to see when most are at risk

admin July 10, 2026 0

First responders in Manatee County are utilizing an advanced platform to predict and prepare for a surge...

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Manatee County overdose reduction: Opioid deaths plunge 56%

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Manatee County overdose reduction: Opioid deaths plunge 56%

admin July 9, 2026 0

A collaborative community network in Manatee County has driven down opioid overdose deaths by 56% following years...

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Palmetto woman dies after boat crashes into mangroves: FWC

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Palmetto woman dies after boat crashes into mangroves: FWC

admin July 8, 2026 0

A Palmetto woman was killed after a boat carrying seven people crashed into mangroves in Manatee County...

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Lifeguard staff beefed up, personal fireworks banned in Sarasota, Manatee counties over Fourth of July weekend

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Lifeguard staff beefed up, personal fireworks banned in Sarasota, Manatee counties over Fourth of July weekend

admin July 2, 2026 0

Law enforcement and first responders are urging communities to prioritize safety as crowds gather to celebrate America's...

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Bradenton holiday safety: Officials urge caution ahead of Fourth of July weekend

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Bradenton holiday safety: Officials urge caution ahead of Fourth of July weekend

admin July 1, 2026 0

Manatee County Beach Patrol officials are preparing for an influx of visitors at Coquina Beach ahead of...

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Manatee County murder suspect found hiding under bed in Georgia 4 months after double shooting: MCSO

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Manatee County murder suspect found hiding under bed in Georgia 4 months after double shooting: MCSO

admin June 30, 2026 0

A Bradenton murder suspect who spent four months on the run was captured Tuesday after authorities discovered...

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Lightning strikes ignite 80 brush fires in June across 5 Bay Area counties

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Lightning strikes ignite 80 brush fires in June across 5 Bay Area counties

admin June 26, 2026 0

Emergency crews are battling a number of wildfires sparked by heavy lightning and severe drought conditions across...

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Manatee County detectives dismantle $3.5M criminal network targeting elderly residents

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Manatee County detectives dismantle $3.5M criminal network targeting elderly residents

admin June 25, 2026 0

Manatee County sheriff's detectives dismantled an organized elder fraud network that they say targeted older residents across...

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