Daily News Roundup: May 23, 2026
Bradenton Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Landscaping Equipment Theft Suspect
The Bradenton Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect accused of stealing approximately $7,000 worth of landscaping equipment from a business in east Bradenton earlier this month.
Goodwill and SunCoast Blood Centers Launch Summer Blood Drive Campaign Across Gulf Coast
Goodwill and SunCoast Blood Centers are encouraging community members to donate blood this summer through a multi-city blood drive campaign running from May through August 2026.
Manatee Performing Arts Center Announces Summer Youth Productions
The Manatee Performing Arts Center is inviting the community to support the next generation of performers during its upcoming summer kids camp productions.
King Jr. Homers in the Eighth, Marauders Walked-Off by Flying Tigers
Eddie King Jr. crushed a go-ahead solo homer in the top of the eighth inning, but the Lakeland Flying Tigers (24-19) rallied to walk it off in the ninth for a 3-2 win against the Bradenton Marauders (22-21) on Friday from Publix Field. Dylan Palmer increased his hitting streak to eight games, while Yonleg Gaetano tossed 6.0 no-hit innings.
USF Student From Bradenton Killed in Wrong-Way DUI Crash on I-75, Family Honors Her Legacy With #LoveLikeLauryn
A 21-year-old University of South Florida student from Bradenton was killed early last Sunday in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 75 in Charlotte County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.