Daily News Roundup: August 9, 2026
Woman Arrested in Bradenton Hit-and-Run That Left Pedestrian Critically Injured
A 34-year-old woman has been arrested following a hit-and-run crash that left a pedestrian with life-threatening injuries Saturday night in Bradenton.
51st Street West to Close for Blake Hospital Watermain Project
Drivers in west Bradenton should prepare for a temporary road closure beginning Monday, Aug. 10, as Manatee County enters the final phase of the Blake Hospital Watermain Improvement Project.
Concrete, Turf Work Scheduled at Rossi Park Near Splash Pad
Visitors to Rossi Park should expect construction activity near the splash pad beginning Monday, Aug. 10, as the City of Bradenton completes concrete and turf work around the recently installed shade structures.
Paws & Pints in Parrish Offers Look at Life-Changing Work of Dogs Inc
Dogs Inc, a Palmetto-based nonprofit that trains guide and service dogs for people across the country, will bring puppies and local volunteer puppy raisers to Parrish for Paws & Pints on Thursday, Aug. 13.
Becoming is Better Than Being
So writes psychologist Carol Dweck in Mindset, a book that has influenced how I approach leadership and remains one of my favorite reads of the past decade. Dweck coined the term “growth mindset” to describe the belief that our abilities and qualities can be developed. During my years in nonprofit leadership, I have seen that the same principle applies …
Church’s Texas Chicken Purchases Bradenton Site for New Restaurant
Church’s Texas Chicken is expanding into Bradenton after purchasing a commercial property where it plans to build a new quick-service restaurant.
Marauders Bats Go Cold in Loss to Mighty Mussels
The Bradenton Marauders (15-25, 46-59) were held to six hits during a 6-1 loss to the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels (20-20, 57-48) on Saturday from LECOM Park. Bralyn Brazoban earned a multi-hit game, while Nick Cimillo notched an RBI single during his rehab assignment.