Daily News Roundup: May 15, 2026
Palmetto Man Charged After Child Accidentally Shoots 5-Year-Old With Unsecured Gun
A Palmetto man is facing charges after investigators said a 9-year-old child found an unsecured firearm inside a home and unintentionally shot a 5-year-old child in the chest.
Bradenton Kiwanis to Recognize 4-H Speech Contest Winners at Weekly Meeting
The Bradenton Kiwanis Club will welcome winners of the 2026 4-H Public Speaking Contest during its weekly luncheon meeting on Tuesday, May 19, highlighting students from across Manatee County who recently competed in the annual event at the Manatee Fairgrounds.
SCF Announces Summer Camps Focused on STEM, Media, Culinary Arts and Cybersecurity
The State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota is preparing to launch a new series of summer camps for children and teens across its Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch and Venice campuses from June 1-4, 2026.
Bradenton Exploring Temporary City Hall Space in County Administration Building
The City of Bradenton is exploring a plan to temporarily relocate City Hall operations into the Manatee County Administration Building as the sale of the current waterfront City Hall property moves closer to completion.
New Boys & Girls Club Opens in Manatee County to Expand Youth Programs and Support
A new Boys & Girls Club location officially opens in Manatee County on Friday, expanding access to after-school programs, mentorship opportunities, leadership development and career readiness resources for local youth. The newest location will be at the Rubonia Community Center in North Manatee.
Marauders Shutout Mighty Mussels Behind Navarro’s Nine Strikeouts
Reinold Navarro recorded a season-high nine strikeouts over 4.1 innings during a 6-0 shutout win for the Bradenton Marauders (20-16) over the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels (20-16) on Thursday from LECOM Park. Dariel Francia earned six strikeouts over 3.2 frames, while Josh Tate collected three RBIs on three hits.