Daily News Roundup: July 15, 2026
Bradenton Police Search for Missing 17-Year-Old Last Seen on 7th Avenue East
The Bradenton Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 17-year-old who has been reported as a runaway.
Bradenton Man Charged with DUI Manslaughter After FDOT Road Ranger Killed on I-75 in Pasco County
A 40-year-old Bradenton man has been charged with DUI manslaughter after authorities say he struck and killed a Florida Department of Transportation Road Ranger who was assisting at a crash scene on Interstate 75 in Pasco County.
Bradenton Man Arrested After Alleged Swatting Hoax Triggers Major Police Response at Twin Dolphin Marina
A Hernando County man has been arrested after investigators said he orchestrated a swatting hoax that prompted a large-scale law enforcement response at Twin Dolphin Marina in Bradenton.
Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County Helps More Children Receive Free Swim Lessons Through AQUAlibrium Program
The Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County is helping more local children gain lifesaving water safety skills by contributing funding toward Big Dreams Through Small Steps’ AQUAlibrium Drowning Prevention Program, allowing additional families to be removed from the program’s extensive waitlist and receive free swim lesson scholarships.
Manatee County Launches Florida’s First Online Property Tax Appeal System
Manatee County property owners can now appeal their property tax assessments online through a new digital platform, becoming the first county in Florida to offer a fully online filing system for Value Adjustment Board petitions.
Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch YMCAs to Host Free Endless Summer Community Events
Families will have two opportunities to celebrate the end of summer as the Bradenton YMCA and Lakewood Ranch YMCA host free Endless Summer Community Events designed to help families prepare for the new school year.