Daily News Roundup: August 2, 2026
Bradenton School Zone Speed Cameras Resume Enforcement Aug. 10
School zone speed camera enforcement will resume across Bradenton on Aug. 10 as students return to class, with city officials urging drivers to slow down and help improve safety around local schools.
Manatee County Clothing Swap Encourages Sustainable Back-to-School Shopping
Families looking to refresh their wardrobes for the new school year while helping the environment will have an opportunity to do both during the Community Clothing Swap hosted by UF/IFAS Extension Manatee County on Aug. 21 and 22.
Humane Society of Manatee County Launches Matching Gift Campaign to Double Donations
The Humane Society of Manatee County is encouraging community members to support homeless animals through its annual matching gift campaign, which will double every donation made through Aug. 27.
King Jr. Stretches On-Base Streak to 21, Marauders Drop Fifth Straight Game
Eddie King Jr. strecthed his on-base streak to 21 games during an 8-2 loss for the Bradenton Marauders (13-21, 44-55) to the Daytona Tortugas (20-12, 42-57) on Saturday from Jackie Robinson Ballpark. The Bradenton bullpen tossed 5.1 scoreless innings, while Bralyn Brazoban collected two hits and an RBI.