Daily News Roundup: April 24, 2025
Lakewood Ranch Man Rescues Bald Eagle from Alligator-Infested Lake
Lakewood Ranch, FL — A Lakewood Ranch resident is being hailed a hero after braving an alligator-filled lake to save an injured bald eagle.
Longboat Key Launches New Hurricane Re-Entry Program with Decal System
Longboat Key, FL — Longboat Key officials are rolling out a new hurricane re-entry program aimed at speeding up post-storm recovery and reducing long wait times at checkpoints.
Plane Crashes at Bald Eagle Airfield in Myakka City, Sparks Brush Fire
MYAKKA CITY, FL — A single-engine aircraft crashed Wednesday morning at Bald Eagle Airfield in Myakka City, prompting an emergency response after the wreck sparked a brush fire.
15-Year-Old Hit by Car While Running to Bus Stop in Bradenton
A 15-year-old student was struck by a vehicle Wednesday morning while attempting to cross 15th Street East near 13th Avenue, according to the Bradenton Police Department.