Despite some public objections, Palmetto approves teen curfew

PALMETTO, Fla. — Despite some pushback from the community, members of the Palmetto City Commission voted 4-1 Monday to adopt a new curfew ordinance for minors.

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  • Despite some pushback from the community, members of the Palmetto City Commission voted 4-1 Monday to adopt a new curfew ordinance for minors
  • Children under 16 will not be allowed out without a parent between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, and midnight to 6 a.m. Friday and Saturday
  • Some parents and community members spoke against the ordinance, saying they worry teens in minority groups might be targeted

Children under 16 will not be allowed out without a parent between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, and midnight to 6 a.m. Friday and Saturday.

The city’s ordinance mirrors the ordinance passed by the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners in November…

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