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Man Shot Down 3 Women In Different Shootings Inside One Hour
A man has died after allegedly going on a “killing spree,” killing three people in separate shootings in Florida: his mother, his cousin, and an ex-girlfriend’s new partner, according to investigators. According to Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells, before the Monday night shootings, the suspect, 28-year-old Javontee...
Gunman kills three women — including his own mom — in hour-long shooting spree, sheriff says
A Florida man killed three women, including his mother, in a shooting spree before authorities tracked him down and fatally shot him. Javontee Brice killed his mother, his cousin, and the new partner of an ex-girlfriend in an hour-long shooting spree on Monday before trying to leave the state, Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells said. Brice had a history of burglary and domestic assault, which involved strangulation, according to Wells.
Man Kills Three Women During Hours-Long Police Hunt, Gunned Down with Fourth in Car: Police
The suspect allegedly started his killing spree with his own mother in Florida before making his way to the Georgia state line, killing additional women connected to him along the way. A Florida man had police scrambling and the public frightened as a rare BOLO ("Be on the Lookout") call...
Hurricane preparedness “Coffee and Questions” coming to Manatee County
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Manatee County Emergency Management knows many Suncoast residents have questions ahead of this season’s storms. Whether this is your first hurricane season or your fortieth, questions can come up that you just don’t know how to answer. That’s where Coffee and Questions comes in....
Suspect in killing of his mother and two other women in Florida shot and killed by officers
A suspect in a triple homicide case in Florida was shot and killed after a shootout with officers as he was traveling to Georgia, where police believe he intended to kill someone else. Witnesses identified Javontee Brice, 28, in the shooting of two women Monday night, Bradenton police said. The...
Sheriff: 6-year-old dies after being left in hot car for hours
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - After several months of investigation, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested and charged a man after he brought an overheated 6-year-old child to a fire station back in May. According to investigators, Markise L. Outing came to Southern Manatee Fire Department Station 2...
Weekend Sounds: June 28-30
BRADENTON — It's another weekend, and you know what that means. If you guessed another great lineup of local, talented musicians in Manatee, Sarasota, and surrounding counties, you would be correct. Check out The Bradenton Times Weekend Sounds to see what bands you can catch at your favorite venues.
Take Stock in Children of Manatee County
Anne LeBaron, CEO of Take Stock in Children of Manatee County, has been a dynamic community leader from the moment she joined the organization in 2014. Since 2019, under her visionary leadership, the program has seen unprecedented growth, with annual scholarship offerings soaring from 30 to nearly 100. This milestone...
Don’t miss out! Top 5 things to do in Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice this weekend: June 28-30
Besides recommending another 10 delicious dishes to enjoy this summer at restaurants in Sarasota and Manatee counties, we also have exciting events lined up for this weekend that you won't want to miss. These include an outdoor screening of "Back to the Future" in North Port, as well as an...
6-year-old Florida Girl Dead after Mom’s Boyfriend Left Her in Parked Car; Died from Apparent Heat Exposure
A man from Manatee County has been taken into custody by deputies for allegedly leaving his six-year-old child in a parked car on a hot day, resulting in her tragic death. A 24-year-old individual named Markise L. Outing brought a child to a Southern Manatee Fire Department station in Bradenton on May 20, in need of medical attention, as reported by the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
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