Daily News Roundup: April 17, 2025
Apparent Murder-Suicide Leaves Two Dead in Manatee County Neighborhood
A quiet neighborhood on Treymore Court was the scene of tragedy Wednesday morning as Manatee County deputies responded to a call around 10:30 a.m., reporting two people lying unresponsive in a front yard.
Cortez Bridge Utility Project Prompts Road and Sidewalk Closures Through Summer
Manatee County has announced a new phase of closures and detours related to the Cortez Bridge Utility Relocation Project, beginning Monday, April 21. The work will continue into early summer, impacting traffic and pedestrian access near the construction site.
New College Marketing Director Faces Multiple Indecent Exposure Charges
Frederick Piccolo Jr., the marketing director at New College of Florida, has been arrested and charged in connection with multiple indecent exposure incidents at the University Town Center mall in Sarasota.
West Manatee Fire Department Promotes Water Watchers to Prevent Drownings
MANATEE COUNTY – As temperatures rise and more families head outdoors for beach days and poolside fun, the West Manatee Fire Department reminds the public of a life-saving yet straightforward practice: designate a "Water Watcher."