Daily News Roundup: July 18, 2026
Florida Central Credit Union Named Presenting Sponsor of Historic Downtown Palmetto Events
Historic Downtown Palmetto is receiving a major boost through a new partnership between Palmetto Downtown Main Street and Florida Central Credit Union that aims to expand community events and support the continued revitalization of the city’s downtown district.
FPL, First Responders Host Touch-A-Truck Hurricane Expo to Promote Storm Preparedness at LECOM Park
Florida Power & Light (FPL) partnered with local first responders on Saturday to host its first-ever Touch-A-Truck Hurricane Expo at LECOM Park, giving families an interactive opportunity to learn about hurricane preparedness while exploring the emergency vehicles and equipment used during storm response.
King Jr. Drives in Three, Marauders Return with Loss to Tarpons
Eddie King Jr.’s three RBIs were not enough, as the Bradenton Marauders (10-11, 41-45) returned from the All-Star break with an 8-5 loss to the Tampa Tarpons (16-6, 51-37) on Friday from George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mitch Jebb collected an RBI single during his first rehab assignment with Bradenton, while Brent Iredale notched an RBI double.
Manatee County Survey Team Uses High-Tech Mapping to Support Future Infrastructure Projects
What may appear to be a remote-controlled boat gliding across the water or a survey crew taking routine measurements is actually part of the critical work that helps shape Manatee County’s future infrastructure projects.
Stillpoint Mission awarded $16,211 grant from the Catholic Community Foundation of SW Florida for its Benevolent Program for Food and Financial Assistance
Stillpoint Mission of Bradenton was awarded a $16,211 grant from the Catholic Community Foundation of SW Florida to support its Benevolent Program for Food and Financial Assistance for Utility Bills. Funding for the grant came from the Fund for the Care of the Migrant Poor.