Daily News Roundup: October 24, 2025
Teacher Removed from Barbara Harvey K-8 Following Reported Classroom Incident Involving 4-Year-Old Student
A teacher at Barbara Harvey K-8 School in Parrish has been removed from the classroom while the School District of Manatee County investigates an incident involving a 4-year-old student.
Missing Child Found Safe in Fort Lauderdale; Man Arrested After Teen Taken from Bradenton
A Florida Missing Child Alert for 17-year-old Gisselle Diaz-Maldonado of Bradenton was canceled Thursday morning after she was located safe in Fort Lauderdale, according to the Bradenton Police Department.
Manatee County to Host 2025 Florida Sports Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony
The Florida Sports Hall of Fame announced today the 2025 Enshrinement Ceremony will be held at the newly expanded and renovated Bradenton Area Convention Center in Palmetto, FL. The Bradenton Area Tourism Bureau will be a presenting sponsor of the Enshrinement of the Class of 2025.
Lakewood Ranch Farmers Market Named Best in America
The Farmers’ Market at Lakewood Ranch has earned national recognition as the top farmers’ market in the United States, according to the American Farmland Trust. The honor follows a nationwide competition held in August and September that invited the public to vote for their favorite markets.