Daily News Roundup: October 22, 2025
Missing Child Alert Issued for 17-Year-Old Bradenton Girl
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has issued a Missing Child Alert for 17-year-old Gisselle Diaz-Maldonado of Bradenton. Authorities say she was last seen on October 16, 2025, in the area of the 1800 block of Martin Luther King Avenue East.
Happening Tomorrow: 8th Annual Wellness Expo at Water’s Edge of Bradenton
Cancer prevention spotlight with Dr. Jose Erbella, 3D Mobile Mammography, and over 60 health and wellness exhibitors
Manatee County Commissioners Focus on Fiscal Oversight Following State Audit Criticism
Manatee County Commissioners met Tuesday for the first time since the Florida Agency for Fiscal Oversight released its audit, which cited the county for overspending by $112 million. The report, announced by Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingolia, labeled Manatee County as the worst-performing local government his department has reviewed to date.
Bishop Animal Shelter Construction Moves Into Next Phase
Construction at the new Bishop Animal Shelter is steadily progressing, marking an important step toward improved facilities for Manatee County’s animals and residents.
Manatee County Honors 25 Years of Service by Search & Rescue Volunteers
The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners this week recognized the 25th anniversary of Manatee County Search & Rescue, proclaiming October 21, 2025, as Manatee County Search & Rescue Day in honor of the volunteer organization’s decades of service.