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Electric bikes speed toward regulations in Manatee County

Commissioner Bob McCann is pushing for an ordinance that will establish rules to ensure safety.

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Cops Corner

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Unnamed subject caught hitting golf balls into a vacant house

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  • May 2, 2025
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  • April 29, 2025
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  • May 7, 2025
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  • May 6, 2025
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