Daily News Roundup: May 2, 2025
Pickup Truck Driver Flees After Crashing Into Manatee County School Bus
A pickup truck driver fled the scene after sideswiping a Manatee County school bus with 51 students on board Wednesday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Fatal Pedestrian Crash Closes 13th Avenue East Friday Morning
Bradenton Police Department traffic homicide investigators remain at the scene of a fatal pedestrian-involved crash that occurred early Friday morning on 13th Avenue East near 6th Street.
Manatee County Commission to Recognize Community Achievements, Advance Major Infrastructure Projects at May 6 Meeting
The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will convene for a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 9 a.m. in the Patricia M. Glass Chambers at the County Administration Building in downtown Bradenton. The meeting will be broadcast live on Manatee Government Access channels and streamed online for public viewing.