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Week In Review: Texting While Driving, Prostitution and More...

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Government Shutdown Closes DeSoto National Memorial

Because of the shutdown of the federal government caused by the lapse in appropriations, the National Park Service has closed all 401 national parks, including De Soto National Memorial in Bradenton.

Anna Maria Churches Aid Rod and Reel Employees After Fire

A group of churches is helping some 30 employees who recently lost their jobs due to a kitchen fire at the Rod and Reel Pier on the north end of Anna Maria Island on Monday.

Bradenton Police Officer Rescued Woman from Overturned Car

A police officer was named Officer of the Month for October after he rescued a woman from an overturned, according to the Bradenton Police Department.

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Texting While Driving Ban Took Effect at Midnight

Starting October 1, law enforcement officers around the state will be enforcing a texting while driving ban which will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday.

Bradenton Prostitution Sting Nets Four Arrests

Four people were arrested and two motor vehicles seized Thursday as a result of an undercover prostitution operation conducted by the Bradenton Police Department.

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