Daily News Roundup: November 6, 2025
Manatee County Commission Approves AAA High School in 4–3 Vote After Failed Motion to Deny
The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners voted 4–3 on Tuesday to approve the site plan for AAA High School, a proposed 297,300-square-foot public high school in east Manatee County. The decision followed a lengthy discussion and a failed motion to deny the project based on concerns over consistency with the county’s Comprehensive Plan.
WWII Hero and Bradenton Resident John Skeen Remembered for a Century of Service and Legacy
Manatee County has lost one of its most distinguished residents with the passing of John Virgil Skeen, a decorated U.S. Army veteran of World War II, who died on October 21, 2025, at the age of 107. He passed peacefully in the Hospice Unit at Bay Pines Veterans Hospital.
Bradenton Police Charge Inmate in Additional Burglary Case
The Bradenton Police Department has charged 52-year-old Corey Grier with burglarizing an unoccupied structure after investigators say he was caught on camera stealing tools from a carport in the 1700 block of 4th Avenue East on October 27.
Education Policy and Charter Schools to Be Discussed on “Talk of the Town” at Fogartyville
The upcoming edition of WSLR’s “Talk of the Town” will focus on the state of public education and Florida’s Schools of Hope charter school initiative. The live news roundtable will take place Saturday, November 8, at 11 a.m. at the Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center.
Holmes Beach Woman Wins $6.25 Million Florida LOTTO Jackpot
A Holmes Beach woman has become the latest Florida Lottery millionaire after claiming a $6.25 million Florida LOTTO jackpot from the Oct. 30 drawing.
The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota Presents Rhinestone Cowboys & National Heroes - Opening the Pops Orchestra’s 50th Season
Who: The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota, conducted by Robyn Bell, featuring Nashville country singer Ralph Curtis
Paradise Café in Holmes Beach Offers Free Meals to Families Affected by Federal Shutdown
HOLMES BEACH – As the federal government shutdown continues to disrupt programs nationwide, White House officials have announced that this month’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will be partially funded through an emergency reserve. However, with uncertainty over when full benefits will resume, some local businesses are steppi…