BRADENTON, Fla. – Manatee County Elections Supervisor James Satcher will remain in office until January despite his loss in the primary election last week. In the hours following that defeat, Satcher fired four staff members, three of whom were fired by Satcher’s chief of staff shortly before 5 p.m. the day after the primary. “He […]
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. – On Saturday, FEMA opened a disaster relief center in Manatee County to provide individual assistance to residents affected by Hurricane Debby. The center is operated out of the Lakewood Ranch Library. According to FEMA, Hurricane Debby victims can apply for assistance online or by phone, but many residents, especially seniors, feel […]
Manatee County’s next election official will be chosen by Republican voters in Tuesday’s primary election. Two Republican candidates have filed to fill the seat left vacant by the resignation of longtime elections official Mike Bennett in March. James Satcher, who was serving as county commissioner for District 1 at the time, was appointed by Gov. […]
Election Day Voting in Florida: What You Need to Know Here’s what you need to know if you plan to vote in Florida on Election Day. A Manatee County commissioner is guaranteed to lose his seat on the podium in Tuesday’s Republican primary. 3rd District Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge changed his candidacy in May to […]
LARGO, Fla. – A 23-year-old woman remains hospitalized after being attacked on the street in Largo last week. Jermeria Holycross suffered a broken pelvis, a fractured rib, a broken leg, a cut on the face and abrasions. Her mother, Tammy Holycross, said she received a call from her son, who was in the vehicle at […]
TAMPA, Fla. – Tuesday, August 13, is Tampa’s annual 813 Day, which means many places in the area invite residents and tourists alike to celebrate. Sparkman Wharf (615 Channelside Drive) offers a variety of special offers at participating restaurants and shops. Treats include a tropical dream cocktail at Splitsville, an acai bowl from Fit Bowl […]
