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Good morning, Bradenton. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of June.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A crash closed the northbound lanes of U.S. 41 in Palmetto near the junction with U.S. 301 at 10th Street, causing a backup of 2.5 miles and nearly twenty minute delays for afternoon drivers.  ABC7

CRIME NEWS

  • Bradenton police are searching for a suspect who stole an e-bike from a shopper at the Family Dollar store on June 16 at around 8 p.m.—surveillance video shows the suspect arriving on a bike and making a purchase before taking the e-bike, and Detective Tobie asks anyone with information to come forward.  FOX 13 Tampa Bay

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • After Chief Melanie Bevan announced her summer retirement after 39 years of service, the Bradenton Police Department will swear in its 14th chief, Josh Cramer, on July 8th at 9 a.m. at the R.B. Chips Shore Historical Courtroom—Mayor Gene Brown nominated him and the City Council confirmed his appointment in May, and he brings 30 years of law enforcement experience.  The Bradenton Times
  • A judge ruled against former Manatee High School Football Coach Joe Kinnan in a nearly decade-long lawsuit against the school board, former superintendent Rick Mills, and former investigator Troy Pumphrey after a 2013 suspension revealed issues with a baseball coach’s certification and booster club payments. The ruling ends Kinnan’s claims of defamation and other grievances — closing a long chapter for the school district.  The Bradenton Times

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Karaoke Night with Andre

    9 PM – 1 AM — Clancy's Sports Bar & Grill — Special drink deals available — Showcase your vocal talent amidst a friendly karaoke atmosphere.

    Sun, 6/29/25

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  • Fastpitch United Boombah All-American Games - 2027 Division

    Jul 7 – Jul 10 — Bradenton, FL — Registration fee applies — Watch the top ranked amateurs of the 2027 class compete at the All-American games on the stunning Gulf Coast.

    Mon, 7/7/25

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  • St. Lucie Mets vs. Bradenton Marauders

    5:30-8:30 p.m. — LECOM Park — Ticket prices vary — Watch the St. Lucie Mets take on the Bradenton Marauders in this exciting Minor League Baseball matchup.

    Tue, 7/8/25

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  • St. Lucie Mets vs. Bradenton Marauders

    12-2 p.m. — LECOM Park — Ticket prices vary — Catch exciting live baseball action as the St. Lucie Mets take on the Bradenton Marauders.

    Sun, 7/13/25

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  • Tampa/Bradenton Speed Dating for Singles Age 25-42

    7-9 p.m. — Motorworks Brewing — Tickets required — An engaging evening of speed dating to meet local singles and spark connections.

    Mon, 7/14/25

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  • Jupiter Hammerheads vs. Bradenton Marauders

    7:59-10:59 p.m. — LECOM Park — Tickets available — Experience the excitement of minor league baseball with a thrilling matchup between the Jupiter Hammerheads and Bradenton Marauders.

    Tue, 7/22/25

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  • Dunedin Blue Jays vs. Bradenton Marauders

    1-4 p.m. — LECOM Park — Ticket prices vary — Catch a thrilling baseball matchup between the Dunedin Blue Jays and Bradenton Marauders.

    Fri, 7/25/25

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