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Manatee County church fraud: 8 arrested in massive theft ring

Authorities arrested eight people in a Manatee County church donation fraud ring targeting mailed tithes across multiple congregations. Investigators confirmed more than $266,000 in total losses from hundreds of stolen donation checks deposited through mobile banking apps. Detectives are searching for seven additional suspects, with individuals tracked to the Miami...

Manatee County, FL · 21h
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Plane loses power before crashing near Arcadia, pilot hospitalized with serious injuries

ARCADIA, Fla. (WINK) — A twin-engine plane crashed in a field near Southeast County Road 760A and Southeast County Road 763 in DeSoto County after running out of power, according to the DeSoto County Fire Rescue chief. Two people were on board. Deputies and DeSoto County Fire Rescue helped...

Desoto County, FL · 1d
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20 animals rescued from rising floodwaters in Arcadia

ARCADIA, Fla. (WINK) — A dramatic rescue in flood-stricken Arcadia saved 20 animals from rising water Tuesday, including 16 cows, three goats and a donkey. The animals' owners were across the state when they called a cattle day worker to help rescue their livestock as flooding threatened the property.

Arcadia, FL · 23h
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Floodwater cuts off parts of Arcadia that were drivable Wednesday

DESOTO, Fla. (WWSB) - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports that the Peace River at State Road 70 has crested at the previously mentioned 16.5-foot mark. Now, water levels are expected to decrease, leaving behind the major flood category. By Saturday, data projects the river will enter the moderate flood range. By Tuesday, Oct. 10, levels are expected to enter the minor flood range.

Arcadia, FL · 1d
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Peace River flooding disrupts lives and businesses in DeSoto County

ARCADIA, Fla. — Flooding from the Peace River in DeSoto County has reached over 16 feet, forcing evacuations, closures, and disruptions to daily life as residents, businesses, and officials monitor the rising water levels. The National Weather Service forecast that the Peace River near State Road 70 in Arcadia...

Desoto County, FL · 1d

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'It was, like, sputtering': Witnesses describe moments before DeSoto County plane crash

DESOTO COUNTY, Fla. — Neighbors near Southeast Airport Road in DeSoto County say they heard the moments before a twin-engine plane crashed Thursday in farmland, injuring both people on board. "It made the noise, a strange noise," said Tim Vowels, who was working in his shop near the crash...

Desoto County, FL · 16h

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Peace River flooding forces about 100 animals out of wildlife park in Arcadia

DESOTO COUNTY, Fla. — Flooding from the Peace River has submerged Jungle Doria's Wildlife Park in Arcadia, forcing the evacuation of about 100 animals and leaving the park closed until further notice. "This is the pathway," a park representative said, pointing to a walkway now completely underwater. "Here to...

Arcadia, FL · 17h

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Arcadia flood damage leaves Hidden Oak Hideaway treehouse closed

ARCADIA, Fla. (WINK) — Flooding from the Peace River left an Arcadia Airbnb owner without her only source of income as the river crested above 16 feet Thursday night. Jessica Dobbins told WINK News she and her husband had to pump floodwater off the property before they could accept reservations again at the Hidden Oak Hideaway Treehouse. The flooding left the landscape completely underwater.

Arcadia, FL · 1d

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Peace River begins crests in DeSoto County as waters inundate campground road

ARCADIA, Fla. - Surging waters from the cresting Peace River came into areas along the river across DeSoto County Thursday. Streets and access corridors along the riverbank have transformed into direct extensions of the Peace River. The road leading into the Arcadia Peace River Campground sits underwater. At DeSoto Veterans...

Desoto County, FL · 1d

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Manatee County sheriff’s K-9 leads deputies to two missing boys

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office released video Tuesday showing one of their K-9s helping rescue two missing boys. According to the sheriff’s office, the Aviation Unit had been searching a remote area of rural Manatee County when Bloodhound K-9 Cane picked up a scent. Within about 10 minutes, Cane led […]

Manatee County, FL · 1d

uncoveringflorida.com

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Authentic New Jersey Bagels Are Hiding at This Unassuming Florida Shop

Pork roll on a bagel, served in Florida. That one menu detail alone tells you this shop knows exactly who it’s cooking for. The signs inside are shaped like New Jersey license plates. A window lets you watch bagels getting boiled before they bake. I like how the whole place feels built by someone who missed home and decided to fix it.

Florida, NY · 2d

thebradentontimes.com

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Manatee County opens new Sheriff's Office facility in Lakewood Ranch

Manatee County officials joined Sheriff Rick Wells and members of the Manatee County Sheriff's Office recently to celebrate the opening of a new 5,000-square-foot Special Enforcement Division substation in Lakewood Ranch, marking another investment in public safety and the resources needed to serve the community. The new facility will serve...

Manatee County, FL · 22h

thebradentontimes.com

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The road to ruin is paved with partisanship

As someone who has analyzed public policy in Manatee County for a long time, one of my biggest frustrations is the ongoing disconnect between voters' expressed concerns and their voting behavior. The complaints I hear most often regard the rampant overdevelopment of our community, the impacts unchecked growth has had...

Manatee County, FL · 20h

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THEY KEEP ABANDONING DOGS. SHE REFUSES TO ABANDON HOPE.

A Small Manatee County Nonprofit Fights to Build a Self-Sustaining Dog Rescue—One Holiday Poinsettia at a Time. Every week, dogs are being abandoned on or around the rural property where Queen’s Ranch Dog Rescue is fighting to build a sanctuary for animals just like them. The irony is...

Manatee County, FL · 2d

WFLA

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Manatee County considers new e-bike restrictions for young riders

Manatee County leaders are considering new restrictions on e-bikes for younger riders.

Manatee County, FL · 2d

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A 47-acre Medieval Fair returns to the region for five weeks of food and entertainment

For the next month, time travel is possible in Tampa Bay. The 22nd annual Sarasota Medieval Fair is bringing its massive celebration to the region for the next five weekends, with November 7 marking the official kickoff to the fanfare. The sprawling fair consists of a 47-acre medieval village in...

Myakka City, FL · 3d

Bradenton Herald

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Will these close Manatee election races trigger recounts? Here's what we know

Two Manatee County elections were decided by fewer than 175 votes each on Tuesday, but neither race is currently close enough to trigger a recount under Florida law. Republican Amanda Ballard leads Democrat Charles B. Smith Sr. by 173 votes in the race for Manatee County Commission District 2, according to the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Office. Ballard received 10,340 votes , or 50.42%, compared with Smith’s 10,167 votes, or 49.58%. Florida law requires a recount when the difference between candidates is half a percentage point or less, while the Ballard-Smith race currently has a gap of about 0.84 percentage points, according to election results. Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Scott Farrington told the Bradenton Herald on Wednesday that about 80 ballots in District 2 still need to be counted, including 50 mail ballots with signature problems and 30 provisional ballots. Farrington estimated that it could take a shift of around 75 votes or so for the race to qualify for a recount, depending on how many outstanding ballots are counted. The race for Bradenton City Council’s Ward 3 seat was nearly as close, with challenger Thomas Schwarz receiving 7,716 votes, or 50.57%, compared with 7,542 votes, or 49.43%,

Manatee County, FL · 2d

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Southwest Florida tops November rain average in 5 days, with up to 12 inches in Hendry, Glades

FORT MYERS, Fla. — In a year when persistent drought and below-average rainfall have been ongoing issues, November 2026 is bucking the trend. The rainy start to the month of November we've had, in fact, has already dropped more rain in the first five days than we tend to see during the entire month!

Fort Myers, FL · 1d

Bradenton Herald

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Manatee County voters expand popular land conservation program with referendum

Voters overwhelmingly approved a referendum that would allow Manatee County officials to buy and protect more land from development. The ballot measure asked residents whether they supported paying slightly higher property taxes to help fund conservation that protects water quality, preserves natural lands and prevents overdevelopment. The referendum passed with nearly 76% of the vote. The Election Day result follows a similar referendum that Manatee voters also approved by a wide margin in 2020. Tuesday’s referendum allows commissioners to spend up to $75 million in bonds to buy land. Over the past six years, the Manatee County Commission has used the environmental lands fund to purchases over 1,000 acres of new and expanded parks. In October, commissioners approved two more purchases that protected over 700 acres of land in Myakka City and Parrish. “We’re preserving hundreds of acres of important habitat, protecting our waterways and creating opportunities for residents to explore and appreciate these lands for generations to come,” Commissioner Tal Siddique said in a statement at the time. In May, the Trust for Public Land, which helped launch the 2020 land preservation referendum, conducted a poll that found widespread public support for Tuesday’s ballot measure. Across the state, voters

Manatee County, FL · 1d

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Manatee County Deputies Sought Missing 12-Year-Old Serenity Mitchell

A 16-year-old boy who vanished from a Port Charlotte neighborhood nearly a month ago is believed to be somewhere in the Palmetto area, according to a new alert from local deputies asking the public for help tracking him down. Zyen J. Charlton was last seen on October 10 in the 9100 block of Genesee Street.

Manatee County, FL · 2d