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Daily News Roundup: March 12, 2026
Manatee County News We Report. You Decide
Manatee County Beach Patrol Expands Staffing as Spring Break Crowds Arrive Early
Manatee County Beach Patrol is increasing staffing levels and coordinating closely with local emergency responders as large spring break crowds begin…
 • Misty Ritch
Manatee County Invites Public Input at Envision Manatee Comprehensive Plan Workshops
Manatee County is hosting a series of Public Information Meetings to discuss updates to the County’s Comprehensive Plan: “Envision Manatee”—the policy…
DNA Evidence Leads to Charges in Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School Break-In
A 43-year-old man has been charged in connection with a break-in at Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School after investigators linked him to the crime using…
School District of Manatee County Announces ECG Screenings for Student Athletes Ahead of New State Requirement
The School District of Manatee County is preparing for a new state law that will require certain student-athletes to complete a cardiac screening before…
Manatee County Deputies Searching for Missing Endangered Juvenile Last Seen in Palmetto
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing endangered juvenile who has been reported as a runaway.
Daily News Roundup: March 11, 2026
Manatee County News We Report. You Decide
Small Cell Installations Expanding Across Manatee County to Improve Wireless Connectivity
Residents across Manatee County may have noticed new slim poles appearing along roadways and in neighborhoods as part of an effort to strengthen…
Bradenton Secures $4 Million in Federal Funding for City Park Stormwater and State Road 64 Safety Improvements
The City of Bradenton has secured an additional $4 million in federal Community Project Funding to support key infrastructure and public safety projects…
Swim Lesson Voucher Program Accepting Applications to Help Prevent Child Drownings
Families across Florida are encouraged to apply for the Swim Lesson Voucher Program, a statewide initiative designed to help prevent child drownings by…
 • Misty Ritch
Bradenton Man Killed During Police SWAT Operation
A 56-year-old man was shot and killed Tuesday morning when a member of the Bradenton Police Department’s SWAT team opened fire while officers were…
Daily News Roundup: March 10, 2026
Manatee County News We Report. You Decide
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