Daily News Roundup: June 25, 2026
DeSantis Signs Property Tax and Transparency Bills During Bradenton Visit
Gov. Ron DeSantis visited Bradenton on Wednesday to sign two pieces of legislation designed to increase oversight of local government finances and limit the ability of local governments to raise property taxes.
Bradenton Police Search for Missing Endangered 14-Year-Old Runaway
Bradenton police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing endangered juvenile who left her home on Wednesday and has not been found.
Meet the Candidates Over Ice Cream at Greenbrook Community Event June 25
Voters from all political parties, as well as those with no party affiliation, are invited to meet local candidates during the Ice Cream with the Candidates community event on Wednesday, June 25.
Animal Abuser Added to Florida Database After Puppy Cruelty Case
A Bradenton man has become one of the latest individuals added to Florida’s Animal Cruelty Database after entering a plea in a case involving the abuse of a nine-week-old puppy.
AES Restaurants’ Arby’s Day of Giving Awards More Than $135,000 to 10 Tampa Bay Nonprofits
Ten Tampa Bay area nonprofits received a major boost Wednesday as the AES Restaurant Foundation distributed more than $135,000 during its annual Arby’s Day of Giving, celebrating organizations making a difference across the region through customer generosity and employee involvement.
Rotary Club Donation Helps Manatee County Launch Beach Patrol Drone Program on Anna Maria Island
The Manatee County Beach Patrol will soon have a new high-tech tool to help protect swimmers and beachgoers along Anna Maria Island’s coastline, thanks to a $25,000 donation from the Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island.
Rynders Crushes Seventh Homer in Marauders 15-7 Loss
Eddie Rynders crushed his seventh homer of the season despite a 15-7 loss for the Bradenton Marauders (2-3, 33-37) to the Palm Beach Cardinals (4-1, 37-34) on Wednesday from Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Brent Iredale homered for the fifth time in two weeks, while Fredderick Ovalle notched a three-hit performance.