The stolen year about children in the pandemic

4 Crime & Safety A car thief drove into a patrol car, led deputies on a chase, broke into a home and cut a K9 deputy, Manatee County Sheriff's Office said. Tiffany Razzano , Patch Staff Posted Replies BRADENTON, FL — A 36-year-old man faces multiple charges after leading deputies on a chase in a stolen car and cutting a K9 deputy who was pursuing him on Friday afternoon in Bradenton, according to a Manatee County Sheriff’s Office news release. Deputies found a stolen car in the parking lot of the Walmart on State Road 64 E. just after 4 p.m. When the driver, Christopher Darlington, saw deputies, he intentionally rammed a MCSO patrol vehicle with the stolen car, the agency said. He then drove over a shopping cart corral and headed west on SR 64. The MCSO Watch Unit helicopter found the car driving in the 3600 block of US 301, and saw it run off the road and crash into a fence. Darlington got out of the car and … [Read more...] about K9 Deputy Slashed By Thief After Stolen Car Chase In Bradenton: Video

0 Politics & Government The American Rescue Plan was signed into law on March 11, 2021 and established the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund. Press Release Desk , News Partner Posted Reply Press release from the Solano County Government: March 9, 2023 SOLANO COUNTY – This Saturday marks the second anniversary of the passage of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), and after nearly two years of careful deliberation, the Solano County Board of Supervisors is pleased to announce the full allocation of the $86.9 million received in ARPA funding through strategic investments in more than 50 projects within the community. The Board’s investments of federal ARPA dollars will help ensure that all Solano County residents experience a fair and equitable recovery from the COVID-19 global pandemic health emergency. “I am pleased to report that our Board was successful in coming together to allocate the ARPA funds … [Read more...] about Solano County Government: Board Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary Of The ARPA Law By Highlighting Investments Made In The Community

Oakland will consider winding down over the next year an eviction moratorium enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic — a key decision that comes two days after landlords stormed a City Council meeting demanding an end to the rule. Council President Nikki Fortunato Bas and Council Member Dan Kalb will introduce legislation Thursday that “phases out” the city’s eviction moratorium, which protected tenants from eviction during the crisis. Bas and Kalb have been working on the legislation for weeks, officials said. Currently, Oakland residents are prohibited from evicting tenants over COVID-related rent debt. Similar to other cities, Oakland passed its eviction moratorium in March 2020 to protect tenants from losing their homes if they couldn’t pay rent due to job losses or other economic hardship spurred by the pandemic. Evictions could still occur if the tenant created a health or safety threat at the property or if the landlord was removing the unit from the rental market for at least … [Read more...] about Oakland weighs phase-out of its eviction moratorium after three years

0 This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own. Community Corner Celebration held to express gratitude to advocates, legislative delegation for efforts to secure additional funding for foster care Sharon Kunkel , Community Contributor Posted Reply In the wake of the signing of the 2022-2023 Florida budget, which saw a significant financial boost for community-based care agencies across the state, Safe Children Coalition celebrated the successful advocacy that resulted in additional funding for foster care. To thank and recognize those who championed children and families, Safe Children Coalition (SCC) hosted a Legislative Advocacy Day at its north Sarasota headquarters on August 29. Approximately 50 community members were in attendance, including representatives from child-serving organizations and governmental agencies, funders, and SCC leaders and staff. During the 2022 … [Read more...] about Safe Children Coalition hosts ‘Legislative Advocacy Day’

1 Community Corner After losing his wrestling ring in the mid-1980s, a former Bayshore High School athlete was reunited with it after the death of his coach. Tiffany Razzano , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Reply BRADENTON, FL — More than 35 years after winning the Florida state high school wrestling championship in his weight class, a former Bayshore High School athlete has been reunited with his championship wrestling ring. The ring was given to Bradenton native Richard Gullett — who took home the 1986 state championship title in the 157-pound weight class as a sophomore — by his personal wrestling coach, Ron Jones. While Jones coached at Sarasota High School, he also trained wrestlers from throughout Manatee County and the Sarasota area after school and during the offseason. When Bayshore didn't give Gullett a ring for his championship title, Jones paid for one himself. “My school didn’t purchase rings for its … [Read more...] about 35 Years Later, Bradenton Wrestler Reunited With Championship Ring

0 Crime & Safety Deputies are looking for three runaways who were last seen at a Bradenton children's home Monday evening, the Manatee County Sheriff said. Tiffany Razzano , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Reply BRADENTON, FL — Deputies are looking for three runaways missing from a Bradenton children’s home in the 3200 block of 38th Avenue E., according to a Manatee County Sheriff’s Office news release. Shayla Pfolsgrof, 13; Ariana Phillips, 12; and Troy Hinkle, 8 were last seen Monday evening around 6:30 p.m., the agency said. Shayla was last seen wearing a blue and white shirt, black shorts and black shoes, and carrying a green backpack, according to the MCSO. Troy was last seen wearing green shorts, a blue shirt, and black and white shoes, and carrying a blue and grey backpack. Ariana was last seen wearing jean shorts and a black shirt. At least one of the children, Shayla, has a history of … [Read more...] about Runaways Missing From Children’s Home In Bradenton: Manatee Sheriff