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Saturday, July 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Bradenton. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ More than 200 Siamese and Siamese-mixed cats were rescued from a Manatee County home after a resident said his stray feeding led to an uncontrolled cat population; county officials sent the cats to local rescue groups and treated one cat for an eye issue (all others were in good health) while urging the community to help by fostering, adopting, or donating. WFLA
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Palmetto police reported an SUV crashed into a building early Friday along 8th Ave. West—its impact saw the vehicle break through a wall and patio and land on a support column, causing significant damage. FOX 13 Tampa Bay
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Bradenton Police Department said Officer Zachary Butterfield, 40, died by suicide on Thursday afternoon and the department is offering counseling and support to its members—his loss has deeply affected his family and colleagues. WFLA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At the Manatee County School Board meeting on July 22, 2025, chair Choate led discussions on the superintendent search, school grading changes, and the impact of federal funding cuts. The board received 138 public responses and set key dates—July 27 for community input, July 29 for interviews, and August 18 for final events—while approving policy and budget measures to address these concerns. The Bradenton Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Manatee County commissioners will vote Tuesday on whether to buy the 40-acre Mixon Fruit Farms property for $13,500,000 to honor its 80-year legacy. If approved, the county will create a heritage citrus grove — with micro-farms and a community center — that preserves local memories. FOX 13 Tampa Bay
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