Daily News Roundup: July 9, 2026
Palmetto Woman Identified as Victim in Fatal Manatee County Boat Crash
Authorities have identified the woman who died following a single-vessel boating crash in Manatee County on July 5.
Construction to Begin Next Week on 63rd Avenue East Roadway Improvement Project
Manatee County will begin construction on the 63rd Avenue E. Roadway Improvement Project, from U.S. 301 to Tuttle Avenue, on Tuesday, July 14. Initial work will begin with underground utility relocations and improvements near Prospect Road, then progress throughout the corridor.
Manatee County Commission District 4 Race Features Two Republican Candidates and One Write-In Candidate
Voters in Manatee County Commission District 4 will choose their next commissioner during the 2026 election cycle. The race includes incumbent Republican Mike Rahn, Republican challenger Glen Gibellina, and write-in candidate Allison Sneed. Candidate qualification information is available through the
Salvation Army Launches Stuff the Bus Campaign to Support Local Students
The Salvation Army is inviting the community to help local children begin the new school year with the supplies they need through its annual Stuff the Bus campaign.
Ramirez Homers for a Third Straight Game to Lift Marauders Over Mighty Mussels
Richard Ramirez homered for a third straight game in the Bradenton Marauders (8-9, 39-43) 6-5 win over the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels (8-8, 45-36) on Wednesday from Hammond Stadium. Jared Jones drove in two runs, while Canon Reeder notched two hits.
Free Weekly Virtual R.I.S.E. Recovery Support Group Offers Peer Connection and Encouragement
Individuals navigating addiction recovery have a free opportunity each week to connect with others who understand the journey through R.I.S.E., a peer-led virtual support group designed to provide encouragement, understanding, and hope.