Daily News Roundup: July 19, 2026
Tropical Depression No. 2 Forms in Gulf; Heavy Rain Bands Expected Across Tampa Bay Region
Tropical Depression No. 2 formed in the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday, but current forecasts indicate the system is not expected to pose a significant threat to the Tampa Bay region.
Back-to-School Jam Returns to LECOM Park on Aug. 8 with Free Tickets, Meals and School Supplies
Families across Manatee County are invited to celebrate the start of the new school year at the 2026 Back-to-School Jam on Saturday, Aug. 8, at LECOM Park, located at 1611 19th St. W. in Bradenton.
Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive Set for July 24 at Bradenton Walmart
Community members are invited to help local students prepare for the upcoming school year by donating school supplies during the Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive on Friday, July 24.
Sterling Fans Nine in Marauders Second Straight Loss
For a second straight outing, Levi Sterling picked up nine strikeouts, but the Bradenton Marauders (10-12, 41-46) fell to the Tampa Tarpons (17-6, 52-37) 6-1 on Saturday from George M. Steinbrenner Field. Antonio Pimentel socked his fourth homer, while Eddie King Jr. earned another multi-hit game.
Bradenton Investor Robert Ritch Sees Early Boxabl Bet Reach Nasdaq at $3.5 Billion Valuation
BRADENTON, Fla. — When Boxabl Inc. (NASDAQ: BXBL) begins trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market on Monday, July 20, 2026, Robert Ritch will be watching with more than a spectator’s interest. Ritch, principal of Bradenton-based holding company Ritch Ventures, was an early investor in the Las Vegas factory-built housing company — years before Wall Street vali…