Daily News Roundup: November 19, 2025
Bradenton Police Launch Annual Fill The Truck Toy Drive with First Donation from Jess Jewelers
The holiday spirit is already underway at the Bradenton Police Department as preparations begin for the annual Fill The Truck Toy Drive, now less than a month away. This week, BPD received its first official donation — a box filled with gifts from longtime community partner
Judge Declines to Dismiss Several Charges Against Former Manatee Administrator
A Manatee County judge has denied part of a motion seeking to dismiss criminal charges against former county administrator Scott Hopes, who is accused of forging documents, destroying records, and defrauding the county during his tenure.
Manatee Commissioners Name New Veterans Connections Hub
A new chapter in Manatee County’s continuing commitment to veterans and their families took shape today, as the Manatee Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) voted 6-1 to name the County’s new Veterans’ Park Valor Commons.
In Recognition of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Manatee Memorial Introduces the ION Robotic System to Help Save Lives Through Early Lung Cancer Diagnosis
As we observe National Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Manatee Memorial Hospital (MMH) is proud to announce the arrival of the Ion Robotic Bronchoscopy System by Intuitive, a next-generation bronchoscopy platform that transforms how physicians diagnose and manage lung disease. This technology marks a major advancement in the hospital’s