Daily News Roundup: October 16, 2025
Former Booker High School Employee Charged in Sexual Abuse Case Involving Teen
A Bradenton man who previously worked as a security aide at Booker High School has been arrested and charged with sexually abusing a 17-year-old girl, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
United Way Suncoast Resource Hub Assists Government Workers Impacted by Federal Shutdown
WHAT: As the federal government shutdown continues for a third week and missed paychecks begin to strain household budgets, United Way Suncoast (UWS) is galvanizing its network of nonprofit partners to coordinate services and expand access points to residents in Sarasota, Manatee and DeSoto Counties.
Seventeen Cats and Dogs Safe After Animal Transport Van Crashes on I-275 in Manatee County
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a crash involving an animal transport van on Interstate 275 in Manatee County on Wednesday afternoon.
Bradenton Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Deadly Hit-and-Run on State Road 70
A Bradenton man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison following a fatal hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a pedestrian on State Road 70.
Manatee Community Foundation Debuts the Giving Gallery to Advance Community Impact
Manatee Community Foundation has launched The Giving Gallery, an online space designed to connect visionary donors with innovative projects. This curated list of funding opportunities serves as a co-investment catalog where generosity meets opportunity – a place where individuals can align their passions with transformative community work.
Salvation Army Hosts Bell Ringer Job Fair in Bradenton
The Salvation Army of Manatee County is inviting community members to spread holiday cheer while earning extra income this season by joining their team of Bell Ringers.