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Manatee County authorities stop gunman who crashed vehicle into nursing home, began shooting
A man was arrested after he crashed his car into a Bradenton nursing home and shot at two Manatee County Sheriff’s Office deputies and a nursing home employee early Friday morning, the Sheriff says. The Bradenton Police Department received a 911 call from an employee at Aspire Living at...
What to know in Manatee: Multifamily housing denied in Tara, housing in Palmetto approved
Manatee County commissioners denied a heavily opposed multifamily housing project proposed for the Tara neighborhood during a public land use meeting on Thursday. County commissioners also approved plans for a new park in Parrish, denied a proposal for new homes in Parrish, approved a new mixed-use development in Palmetto, modified plans for the Gateway Commons retail center in Palmetto, and approved the creation of a new development district to accommodate construction of new homes. ...
Johnny Hunter Sr., longtime publisher of Newtown’s Tempo News, dies at 75 in Sarasota
In 1985, following his release on good behavior after serving 8 ½ years in prison for dealing drugs, Johnny Hunter Sr. met with James Taylor, a lender with Barnett Bank, to ask for a vehicle loan. Hunter had begun selling advertising on commission for The Weekly Bulletin, a newspaper owned by Fred William “Flick” Jackson that served the Black community in Sarasota and Manatee counties, and he needed reliable transportation to reach prospective clients.
Introducing the Herald-Tribune 2024 All-Area Girls Track & Field Team
At the end of each season, The Herald-Tribune selects All-Area teams honoring the best athletes for every sport. Coaches from Sarasota and Manatee County schools are sent nomination forms and are asked to nominate and rate their athletes as well as those from other teams. That data combined with The Herald-Tribune's research led to the selection of the All-Area teams.
Speed-detecting cameras coming to school zones in Bradenton
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - Starting this Fall, if you go over the speed limit in a school zone within the city of Bradenton, you will get a $100 ticket in the mail. The Bradenton City Council approved speed-detecting cameras in school zones in a 4-1 vote on Wednesday. The cameras...
Dodge Carlbert Dominates UARA Sportsman Race at Cordele
What a monumental night it was for Palmetto, Florida native Dodge Carlbert and his No. 02 Sportsman team at Cordele Motor Speedway on Saturday night. After setting fast time in qualifying, but starting fourth after the re-draw, he took the lead five circuits into the 75-lap race and never looked back enroute to the checkered flags. In addition to dominating the 25-car field all night, this was Carlbert’s first-career UARA Sportsman Series victory.
Roads now open after a fatal crash in Sarasota County
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - One person was killed in a two vehicle crash around 2 a.m. on Sunday. The drivers were located Eastbound Clark Road at I-75 in Sarasota. Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office and Florida Highway Patrol are still investigating the deadly crash.
Families flock to Holmes Beach for Snook Adams Kids Day
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Hundreds across the Suncoast gathered at Holmes Beach today for Snook Adams Field Day--an annual celebration for ages one to one hundred. It comes at the tail-end of the school year, put on annually by the Anna Maria Island Privateers. The free event had hot dogs, pizza, and drinks for all, as well as plenty of games and prizes for the whole family to enjoy.
Sarasota Players focuses on family and community for 95th season
The Sarasota Players may not yet have a permanent future home, but the area’s oldest performing arts organization is preparing to celebrate its 95th season with a slate of four family-friendly shows, expanded education programming and a gala celebration for nearly 100 years of performances. The new season was...
Local Animal Rescue Gets Squirrelly
Squirrel Girl. Squirrel Guru. Squirrel Whisperer. Jill Horstmann, founder of the St. Pete-based animal rescue Squirrelly AF, goes by many nicknames. But to Porter, the blind opossum cuddled in his carrier under the table where we sit at the local kava bar she manages, she is simply Mom. Over the...
Details emerge regarding Brian Battie shooting, suspect makes first court appearance
AUBURN — Details have emerged regarding the shooting that critically injured Auburn football running back Brian Battie and killed his brother, Tommie Battie IV. Darryl Bernard Brookins Jr. was arrested Wednesday as a suspect in the shooting, the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office said in a release. He was charged with murder, attempted murder and as a felon in possession of a firearm, and he was booked into the Sarasota County Correctional Facility.
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