Daily News Roundup: April 12, 2025
Missing Bradenton Teen Located Safe Weeks After Disappearance
A 14-year-old girl who had been missing since late March in Bradenton has been found safe, according to officials with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Manatee County Commissioners to Vote on Fluoride Ban, Affordable Housing Loan, and Multimillion-Dollar Infrastructure Projects
The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will meet Tuesday, April 15, 2025, with a packed agenda featuring critical decisions on water quality, housing, and public infrastructure. The session includes major funding allocations, legal settlements, and policy changes, as well as several community recognitions.
Manatee School for the Arts HOSA Team Earns Record-Breaking Wins at State Championship
The HOSA team from Manatee School for the Arts (MSA) has returned from the Florida State Leadership Conference with its most successful results to date. Twelve students placed in the top three across a range of competitive health science events, making them among the best in the state out of more than 30,000 Florida HOSA members.