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Who from Greater Manatee area’s former high school athletes will participate in games on Monday, March 2?

Monday, March 2 will see these former Greater Manatee area high school stars in competition.


Laura V. Swett, Chairman of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel gas in cities in Manatee County in week ending Feb. 21?

The cheapest per-gallon price for diesel gas in Manatee County during the week ending Feb. 21 was $3.29 per gallon.
Rick Wells, Manatee County Sheriff

Manatee County Sheriff’s Office names Tina Smith Employee of the Month for February 2026

In February 2026, Tina Smith, a Public Safety Telecommunicator I (PST I) Call Taker with the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, was recognized as Employee of the Month for her actions during a 911 call in December 2025.
David Rosner, Commissioner of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Hardee County sees lowest price for midgrade gas at $3.28 in week ending Feb. 21

The lowest price for a gallon of midgrade gas in Hardee County during the week ending Feb. 21 was $3.28, according to customer reports to GasBuddy.

Manatee County detectives investigate double homicide-suicide in Lakewood Ranch

Detectives from the Manatee Homicide Investigation Unit have concluded that a recent incident at a home in the 8200 block of Pavia Way, Lakewood Ranch, was a double homicide followed by a suicide.


Rylen Stockton and Sean McGee

Which ex-high school standouts featured in Greater Manatee will compete on Friday, Feb. 27?

These ex-Greater Manatee area high school standouts will participate in competitions on Friday, Feb. 27.