Daily News Roundup: May 8, 2025
Driver Convicted in Death of 5-Year-Old at Bradenton Mobile Home Park
A Manatee County jury has found a 45-year-old man guilty in the tragic death of a 5-year-old girl who was struck and killed while playing near her home in a Bradenton mobile home park.
Manatee County Extends Burn Ban Emergency Through May 13 Amid Ongoing Fire Risk
Manatee County Administrator Charlie Bishop has extended the local state of emergency related to the countywide burn ban through 11:59 p.m. on May 13, 2025, citing continued fire danger and public safety concerns.
“The Big Plan” Targets Literacy Crisis in Manatee County Elementary Schools
A bold education initiative known as The Big Plan is making significant strides in Manatee County. It aims to ensure that all children, especially those from ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) families, are reading at grade level by the end of third grade.