Daily News Roundup: October 17, 2025
Drill Shaft Work to Begin Oct. 20 Near Players Drive and Lorraine Road, Temporary Lane Closures Planned
Manatee County officials have announced upcoming drill shaft work scheduled to begin the week of October 20 near the Players Drive and Lorraine Road roundabout project area. The work is expected to take several weeks to complete.
State CFO Flags $112 Million in Excess Spending in Manatee County Review
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia announced Thursday that local governments across the state are spending significantly beyond projected needs, with Manatee County highlighted as one of the most notable examples.
Reward Increased in 2023 Bradenton Homicide Investigation
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office has announced an increased reward in the ongoing investigation of a 2023 murder in Bradenton.
Most Suncoast Lawmakers Quiet as Charter School Expansion Fuels Local Upheaval
The same Suncoast lawmakers who voted earlier this year to let charter schools move into underused public campuses have stayed quiet as a Miami-based charter operator’s early push to occupy local schools set off confusion and concern among parents and educators.
Manatee County Commission to Review Road Projects, Housing Bonds, Legislative Priorities, and Proclamations at October 21 Meeting
The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will convene for its regular meeting on Tuesday, October 21, at 9 a.m. in the County Administration Building. The agenda includes a range of items covering infrastructure, housing, public safety, community services, and legislative priorities for 2026.