New Bradenton donations provide lifeline to Colombia earthquake victims

BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) – Rescue crews are working around the clock in western Colombia, searching through rubble after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake killed at least 265 people.

On the Suncoast, relief efforts are expanding as new donation centers in Bradenton open and residents collect supplies for communities hit hardest by the disaster.

Donations from the region are already making their way to South Florida. The Global Empowerment Mission, a Miami-based nonprofit, is helping collect supplies from across the state before they are sent to Colombia…

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