Daily News Roundup: July 8, 2025
Search Underway for Missing Endangered 14-Year-Old Girl in Bradenton
Authorities in Manatee County are searching for 14-year-old Aaliyah Burton, who was reported missing during the early morning hours of July 7. Aaliyah was last seen around 3 a.m. in the 5000 block of 24th Street West in Bradenton.
Motorcycle Passenger Killed in Crash at 59th St W and 42nd Ave
A late-night collision between a motorcycle and a pickup truck at the intersection of 59th Street West and 42nd Avenue has claimed one life and left another individual critically injured.
Holmes Beach Mayor Raises Concerns Over Commercial Cabana Rentals on Public Beaches
Mayor Judy Titsworth is voicing growing concern over how beach cabana rental companies are operating along the city’s shorelines, particularly their use of public preservation land for commercial purposes.
Sea Turtle Hatchling Season Begins on Anna Maria Island
Sea turtle hatchling season is officially underway on Anna Maria Island, with the first two nests hatching on July 3 and both sets of hatchlings making successful crawls to the Gulf.
Heroic Response Earns Deputies and Detective Lifesaving Awards in Manatee County
Four members of the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office have received the agency’s prestigious Lifesaving Award for their swift, coordinated response that helped save the life of a teenage gunshot victim earlier this year.
Scoops That Support: United Way Suncoast Teams Up with Jeni’s Ice Cream for Sweet Fundraiser
Ice cream lovers can make a big impact with a simple scoop during a special summer fundraiser benefiting United Way Suncoast. On Wednesday, July 16, from 4 to 7 p.m., Jeni’s Ice Cream will donate 25% of all sales at three participating Tampa Bay-area locations to support local children and families.
Bay Area Legal Services Hosting Free Legal Clinics at Manatee County Veterans Services
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (July 8, 2025) - Manatee County Veterans Services has partnered with Bay Area Legal Services to offer free monthly legal clinics for veterans at its Bradenton office, beginning this month.