Daily News Roundup: July 26, 2025
Moody’s Upgrades Manatee School District Outlook Amid Federal Funding Freeze
The School District of Manatee County received encouraging financial news this week as Moody’s Investors Service affirmed the district’s A1 issuer rating and upgraded its outlook from stable to positive. The move reflects the district’s strong fiscal management, balanced budgeting, and commitment to financial stewardship.
SUV Crashes Into Two Palmetto Buildings; 19-Year-Old Faces DUI Charges
PALMETTO, Fla. — A Bradenton teenager is facing multiple charges after crashing her SUV into two buildings along 8th Avenue West early Friday morning.
Heckler Disrupts DeSantis Press Conference in Bradenton Over Epstein Controversy
A press conference featuring Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was abruptly interrupted Thursday when a man launched into a profanity-laced tirade, accusing the governor of aligning with a pedophile and referencing the ongoing controversy surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
Florentino Homers, Marauders Power Past Blue Jays 6-2
Bradenton, Fla. – After an hour-long weather delay, the Bradenton Marauders paired strong pitching with timely hitting to secure a 6-2 win over the Dunedin Blue Jays on Friday night at LECOM Park.
Metropolitan Planning Organization Seeking Citizen Input
Manatee County Government is now accepting applications from residents interested in serving on the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) representing Manatee County.