Daily News Roundup: May 22, 2026
Bradenton Police Search for Missing 15-Year-Old Lakewood Ranch High Student
The Bradenton Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 15-year-old Torie Valencia Mullen, who was reported missing after leaving her home Wednesday evening and failing to return.
Motorcyclist Killed in Crash With Dump Truck at U.S. 41 and I-275 Interchange
A motorcyclist was killed Thursday afternoon in a crash involving a dump truck at the intersection of U.S. 41 and the southbound entrance ramp to Interstate 275, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Titsworth Announces Retirement as Election Season Begins Across Anna Maria Island
Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Titsworth announced Thursday that she will not seek reelection, bringing an end to a lengthy tenure in city government after serving six years as a commissioner and eight years as mayor.
Coast Guard Busts Illegal Tiki Boat Charter Near Anna Maria Island
The U.S. Coast Guard stopped an illegal tiki boat charter operating near Anna Maria Island after determining the vessel was carrying passengers without meeting federal safety requirements.
5th Annual Suncoast Fishing Challenge Returns to Bradenton July 17-18 Benefiting Just for Girls
The 5th Annual Jess Jewelers Suncoast Fishing Challenge will return to Bradenton on July 17-18, bringing anglers, families, and community supporters together for a weekend of fishing and fundraising benefiting Just for Girls of Manatee.
Tate’s Four Hits and Go-Ahead Homer Lifts Marauders to 8-7 Victory
Josh Tate socked a season-high four hits that included a go-ahead homer in the top of the ninth to lift the Bradenton Marauders (22-20) over the Lakeland Flying Tigers (23-19) in an 8-7 victory on Thursday from Publix Field. Dylan Palmer mashed two hits and scored three runs, while Eddie King Jr. drove in two runs with two hits.