Daily News Roundup: August 1, 2026
FPL Saving Steps Program Offers Eligible Households $200 Bill Credit to Help Reduce Energy Costs
Florida Power & Light is encouraging eligible customers to take advantage of its Saving Steps program, which is designed to help income-qualified households reduce energy use, better manage monthly electric bills and receive a one-time $200 bill credit.
School District of Manatee County Welcomes Four Visiting Teachers from Spain to Dual Language Program
The School District of Manatee County has welcomed four visiting educators from Spain who will join the district’s Dual Language Program for the upcoming school year, bringing international experience and cultural perspectives to local classrooms.
Palmetto Downtown Main Street Earns Two Statewide Preservation Awards
Palmetto Downtown Main Street has received statewide recognition after earning two prestigious awards during the Florida Main Street Preservation on Main Street (POMS) Conference, held July 21–24 in Cocoa Beach.
Author Pasquale Carlucci to Host Free Book Signing and Baseball History Lectures in Bradenton
Baseball fans and local history enthusiasts will have the opportunity to explore more than a century of Bradenton’s spring training tradition during a free book signing and lecture event with author Pasquale (Pat) Carlucci on Wednesday, Aug. 12.
Marauders Held to Three Hits in Walk-Off Loss to Tortugas
The Bradenton Marauders (13-20, 44-54) were held to three hits in a 2-1 walk-off loss to the Daytona Tortugas (20-12, 41-57) on Friday from Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Antonio Pimentel socked his seventh homer of the season, while Levi Sterling fanned four over 5.0 frames.