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Environmental groups, Florida regulators settle lawsuit over massive 2021 leak of polluted waters
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Environmental groups and Florida regulators have settled a lawsuit over the 2021 leak of millions of gallons of polluted water from a phosphate plant reservoir into Tampa Bay, which triggered major fish kills and the temporary evacuation of dozens of nearby residents. The settlement,...
Fatal Shooting at Bradenton Nightclub Under Investigation by Manatee County Sheriff’s Office
Tragedy struck early Sunday morning when gunfire erupted near Touch of Class Lounge in Bradenton, resulting in one fatality and two other individuals being wounded. The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office reported to the 5100 block of 14th Street West around 2 a.m. after receiving reports of gunshots, as first reported by FOX 13 News. Upon arrival, deputies discovered a 30-year-old man in the parking lot, who had sustained a gunshot wound, and despite emergency services' efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Rodent droppings temporarily close Sarasota restaurant, other inspections
Our digital database of restaurant health inspections is updated regularly with the latest information on which Sarasota, Bradenton and Venice area restaurants passed or failed. You can use the database to search by Sarasota or Manatee County or by restaurant name. You can see which restaurants were fined and which...
Longtime Anna Maria, Manatee plumbing entrepreneur dies
The co-founder of a local plumbing company who was known for making friends with everyone he met has died. James Michael “Mike” LaPensee of Anna Maria died June 22. He was 79. He was a “true islander," former Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore says, describing him as the...
Judge dismisses lawsuit filed against Manatee County Supervisor of Elections
A lawsuit filed against Manatee County Supervisor of Elections James Satcher that challenged his decision to not place a school board seat on the primary election ballot has been dismissed. The lawsuit — filed by former School Board of Manatee Chairman James Golden — argues Satcher erred in his decision not to place...
Bradenton man now facing charges in house fire
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - A man from Bradenton is now facing charges after investigators say he set his ex-girlfriend’s house on fire. The fire happened around 2 a.m. on June 23 at the 2000 block of Fifth Street West in Bradenton. The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office says 47-year-old Robert...
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