Daily News Roundup: April 15, 2026
Suncoast Remake Learning Days 2026 to Bring 380+ Free Events Across Four Counties
Suncoast Remake Learning Days is set to return April 18 through May 2, 2026, offering a wide-ranging lineup of free, hands-on learning experiences for families across Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee, and Sarasota counties.
Bradenton Family, NAACP Seek Answers Following Officer-Involved Shooting During Search Warrant
A Bradenton family, alongside the Manatee County NAACP, is calling for transparency and accountability after the fatal shooting of Willie Bell during a police operation last month.
Gray Homers Twice in Marauders Wild Extra Inning Victory Over Tarpons
Murf Gray smashed a go-ahead grand slam in the fifth and a three-run blast in the 11th, leading the Bradenton Marauders (3-7) to a 14-9 extra inning win over the Tampa Tarpons (3-7) on Tuesday from George M. Steinbrenner Field. Edgleen Perez earned a three-hit game and the Marauders ended a six-game losing streak.
Manatee County Deputies Warn of Rising Safety and Legal Concerns Over Juvenile Use of Electric Dirt Bikes
Deputies with the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office are reporting an increase in juveniles operating electric dirt bikes, often referred to as e-motos, on public roadways, raising growing safety and legal concerns across the community.
Manatee County Opens Applications for $550,000 Housing Repair Program Serving Special Needs Households
Manatee County opened applications today for more than $550,000 in housing rehabilitation and replacement assistance for eligible low- and very low-income special needs households.
Florida Awards $1.4 Million to Strengthen Fire Departments, Including Local Agencies in Manatee Region
More than $1.4 million in state funding has been awarded to support fire departments across Florida, with several local agencies receiving grants to enhance emergency response capabilities and improve firefighter safety.