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Manatee County Reels from Tragic Triple Homicide as Gunman Targets Family Before Fatal Police Shootout

Bradenton, FL — Tragedy struck Manatee County with a series of coordinated attacks late Monday night, culminating in a quadruple fatality, including the alleged gunman, according to the Sheriff’s office. The incidents have left the local community in shock, grappling with the sudden violence that claimed the lives of three women across two locations in Bradenton and Palmetto. The assailant, identified as 28-year-old Javontee Brice, reportedly embarked on a deadly spree that began near his …

Beloved Math Teacher at Manatee Academy K-8 Remembered After Tragic Murder-Suicide

Port St. Lucie, Florida – Parents from Manatee Academy K-8 are grappling with the tragic loss of a beloved math teacher, Jamie Felix. Felix was sadly killed in a murder-suicide by her estranged husband in a West Palm Beach hotel parking lot. The devastating news has left the community in shock and mourning the loss of a dedicated educator. Described as a smart woman who deeply cared for her students and career, Felix had made …

Community Comes Together to Honor Teacher Killed in Tragic Incident at Manatee Academy

Port St. Lucie, Florida – Residents of Port St. Lucie, Florida, gathered at Manatee Academy K-8 School on Sunday to create a memorial for Jamie Felix, a beloved teacher who tragically lost her life in a suspected murder-suicide incident. The community came together to honor Felix, who had previously been recognized as Teacher of the Year at the school. Felix’s untimely death sent shockwaves through the school and the broader community. Her husband, who reportedly …