Daily News Roundup: October 2, 2025
Bradenton Man Accused of Murder Days After Release for Machete Attack
Less than a week after being released from jail on bond for swinging a machete at a neighbor, a Bradenton man now faces a murder charge in the fatal stabbing of another resident in the same neighborhood.
Manatee County Courthouse Honors Former Employees with New Safe Spaces for Domestic Violence Victims
Domestic violence affects more than 12 million people each year in the United States, and October is dedicated to raising awareness of the issue. At the Manatee County Courthouse, the impact is personal. Two former employees, Jazmin Catano and Erin Craft Jones, lost their lives to domestic violence. Their memory will now be honored through newly dedicat…
School District of Manatee County Reaches Tentative Agreement With Teachers’ Union for 2025-2026
The School District of Manatee County and the Manatee Education Association (MEA) have reached a tentative agreement covering the 2025-2026 school year. The agreement, announced Tuesday, includes salary increases, adjustments to pay schedules, and supplements for both teachers and paraprofessionals.
Government Shutdown Impacts Some Veterans Services, Local Support Available
The ongoing federal government shutdown is affecting certain programs for veterans, though many essential services will continue without disruption.
Manatee County Commission to Consider Infrastructure, Housing, Public Safety, and Community Programs at October 7 Meeting
The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will meet on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 9 a.m. to review a wide range of items affecting infrastructure, housing, public safety, and community programs.
New Women’s Shelter Debuts as Part of Broader Effort to Combat Homelessness in Manatee County
Manatee County Government, in collaboration with Helping Up Mission, officially opened the Under One Roof Gateway South shelter on Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting and open house event. The facility, created within the former MCSO District 2 Patrol Office, will support up to 40 women and aims to provide a trauma-informed space coupled with recovery, case…
Bradenton Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Missing 15-Year-Old
The Bradenton Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Zanderrick Burns, who has been reported missing.