Daily News Roundup: July 23, 2025
Manatee County Search and Rescue Enhances Emergency Response with Thermal Drone Training
Manatee County Search and Rescue teams took to the field this week for an intensive training session with the agency’s state-of-the-art Skydio X2-E drones, named Scout and Ranger. The hands-on exercise marked another step forward in utilizing drone technology to support life-saving missions.
Mini-Roundabout Construction Set to Begin at Caruso Road and 63rd Street East
Construction of a new mini-roundabout at the intersection of Caruso Road and 63rd Street East is scheduled to begin within the next few weeks, aiming to improve traffic flow and safety in the growing East Manatee area.
Marauders Fall to Threshers 3-2 in Extras
Clearwater, Fla. – The Bradenton Marauders lost their lead late and fell 3-2 in ten innings to the Clearwater Threshers on Tuesday night at BayCare Ballpark.
Manatee County Distributes Over 3,000 Sandbags in One-Day Storm Prep Event
More than 3,000 sandbags were picked up or delivered during last Friday’s “Operation Sandbag Support,” a coordinated community response aimed at helping vulnerable residents prepare for potential storms.
Fossil Find: Manatee County Utility Crews Unearth Ancient Ground Sloth Claw
A routine trenching project turned into a prehistoric discovery when Manatee County utility workers uncovered a fossilized claw belonging to a Jefferson’s ground sloth. This massive creature once roamed Florida over 11,000 years ago.
Myakka Road and Clay Gully Road Reopen Following Major Infrastructure Project
Myakka Road and Clay Gully Road have officially reopened following the successful completion of a critical infrastructure project that required months of construction and a full road closure.
Holmes Beach Man Arrested for Attempted Murder After Offshore Boating Incide
A 60-year-old Holmes Beach resident was arrested July 21 on charges of attempted premeditated first-degree murder and domestic battery, following a harrowing offshore boating incident involving his wife.