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No. 1 Draft Pick | Pet-Friendly City | $36M Jackpot Win: FL Good News
Tiny Kitten Rescued | $6.1M Hurricane Recovery Funds | 'Forbidden Fruit' Art Show | NFL Legend Cheers On Son: FL Good News
FLORIDA — The MLB No. 1 draft pick makes his Single-A debut, a Mega Millions winner in Jacksonville, an NFL legend watches his son make his pro debut, hurricane recovery funding for low-income residents.
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A tuxedo kitten was rescued from shrubbery outside the Bradenton police station and named Bush, officials said.
Find out what's happening in Bradentonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Pitcher Paul Skenes, the 2023 No. 1 Major League Baseball draft pick, made his Single-A debut at Bradenton’s LECOM Park on Tuesday.
“The Singing River” by artist Reinaldo Correa will be installed in Mineral Springs Park at Bradenton’s Riverwalk East, the city said.
As an undrafted underdog with the Tampa Bay Bucs, Kade Warner's career could mimic his dad's MVP career.
$36M Winning Mega Millions Jackpot Ticket
The winning ticket for Tuesday's drawing was purchased only a week after someone in Florida won the record-breaking $1.6 billion jackpot.
Bee-Loving Companies Partner To Promote Honey
Clearwater's Monin Americas and Tampa Bay TeBella Tea Company partner this National Honeybee Day to promote protecting bee populations.
2 Patrol Vehicles Donated To North FL Department
Bradenton donated two backup patrol vehicles to the Jasper Police Department in Hamilton County, FL, police said.
FL Cities Among Most Pet-Friendly In US
St. Petersburg is No. 3 on a list of the Most Pet-Friendly Cities in the United States, according to Wallethub.
The Sarasota Bradenton International Airport has multiple expansion projects underway to accommodate its growth in recent years.
Clearwater To Welcome Dignitaries From Sister City
The cities of Clearwater, Florida, and Ixmiquilpan, Mexico, will officially sign an agreement at a ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 19.
Pilot Rescued In FL Keys: Watch
A small plane crashed Sunday in the Florida Keys, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said. The pilot was rescued from the water.
$6.1M Hurricane Recovery Funds
$6.1M will fund nonprofit legal services that represent low-income Florida families who need help recovering from Hurricanes Ian and Nicole.
'Pickleball Magazine' Names FL Courts Best In U.S.
The new pickleball courts at Bradenton’s G.T. Bray Park was named among the best in the U.S. by “Pickleball Magazine.”
The Hive St. Pete’s latest art show, “Forbidden Fruit,” opened last weekend and will remain on display through August.
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