Daily News Roundup: October 6, 2025
Search Underway for Missing 78-Year-Old Palmetto Woman with Memory Loss
Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing and endangered woman from Palmetto.
Florida Secures 2,500 Acres to Safeguard Manatee County’s Drinking Water and Expand Wildlife Corridor
Florida has approved the protection of more than 2,500 acres of ranchland in southeastern Hardee County to help preserve a critical drinking water source for Manatee County and surrounding areas.
Manatee Commission Chair Analyzes Impacts of Proposed Florida Property Tax Elimination
As Florida lawmakers begin the first week of committee meetings for the 2026 legislative session, Manatee County Commission Chair George Kruse is urging residents to take a deeper look at the proposal to eliminate property taxes across the state. He cautions that while the concept may sound attractive, it could have serious long-term effects on local go…
Salvation Army Expands Community Impact and Calls for Holiday Volunteers in Manatee County
As The Salvation Army of Manatee County celebrates more than a century of service, the organization continues to meet the growing needs of local residents through year-round programs and special holiday initiatives. Since its founding in 1923, the Salvation Army has provided essential services addressing food insecurity, housing, addiction recovery, and…
Manatee County Events Roundup: October 6–13, 2025
From Bradenton to Palmetto, community celebrations, fall festivals, and local markets fill the week.
Bradenton Police Arrest Suspect in $9,000 Jewelry Theft at Kay Jewelers
BRADENTON – A man who walked out of a Kay Jewelers wearing a $9,000 gold chain on September 28 didn’t get far before police caught up with him.