Daily News Roundup: May 6, 2026
Manatee County, Bradenton Beach Move Forward on Library Repair Funding
The future of the Tingley Memorial Library took a positive step forward Tuesday after the Manatee County Commission unanimously voted to work with the City of Bradenton Beach on a plan to help fund repairs to the historic city-owned library.
Reward Increased in Search for Bradenton Murder Suspect Wanted in March Double Shooting
The reward for information leading to the arrest of a Bradenton man wanted in connection with a fatal March double shooting has increased to $19,500 as authorities continue searching for him nearly two months after the incident.
Manatee County Commissioners Advance Senior Services, Community Investments, and Local Recognition Efforts
The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners approved a series of measures aimed at strengthening support for seniors, investing in neighborhood improvements, and recognizing a local sports legacy.
Seth Hernandez Named FSL Pitcher of the Month
Bradenton Marauders RHP Seth Hernandez has been named the Florida State League Pitcher of the Month for April, as announced by Minor League Baseball.
Manatee County Opens Applications for $1.2 Million Housing Repair Program
Manatee County has opened applications for $1.2 million in housing rehabilitation and replacement assistance for eligible low- and very low-income households through The State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program.
Pimentel’s Ninth Inning Heroics Soars Marauders Past Blue Jays
Antonio Pimentel crushed a go-ahead solo homer in the top of the ninth inning to put the Bradenton Marauders (15-13) over the Dunedin Blue Jays (11-17) 3-2 on Tuesday from TD Ballpark. Jhostynxon Garcia homered for a second time and Bradenton increased their winning streak to six games.
Manatee Memorial Hospital Earns an "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
Manatee Memorial Hospital earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an “A”, “B”, “C”, “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country using evidence-based measures of patient safety, focused exclusively on errors, accidents, injuries and in…