Daily News Roundup: October 1, 2025
USF Sarasota-Manatee Advances $6.5 Million STEM Facility with 2027 Opening Goal
Plans for a new $6.5 million STEM facility at the University of South Florida's Sarasota-Manatee campus have received unanimous approval from the USF Board of Trustees’ Finance Committee, clearing the way for construction, which is expected to begin within the next 18 months.
UCW Presents Masters of the Universe – The Biggest Wrestling Event of the Year Comes to West Bradenton October 25
West Bradenton, FL — Universal Championship Wrestling (UCW) is set to deliver its largest event of the year, Masters of the Universe, on Saturday, October 25th at the DeSoto Boys and Girls Club in West Bradenton, Florida. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the show kicking off at
Former Substitute Arrested Following Investigation at Manatee Schools
A former contracted substitute teacher with the School District of Manatee County has been arrested in connection with charges of lewd or lascivious offenses involving a minor under the age of 16.
Bradenton Woman Identified as Victim in Ongoing Homicide Investigation
Police have identified the woman found fatally injured outside her car in a Bradenton neighborhood Sunday night as 44-year-old Thania Fuenmayor of Oneco.
Manatee County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Help Locating Suspect Wanted for Grand Theft
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Kelly Jordan, who is wanted on charges of grand theft.