Daily News Roundup: April 3, 2026
Good Friday
Marauders Opening Day Postponed
Tonight’s opening day matchup against the Dunedin Bluejays is postponed due to inclement weather. The two teams are scheduled to play a doubleheader on Friday, April 3.
Manatee County Commissioners to Address Housing, Infrastructure, and Public Safety at April 7 Meeting
The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will convene for its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, beginning at 9:00 a.m., with a full agenda covering community initiatives, infrastructure improvements, housing programs, and public safety matters.
Manatee Children’s Services Commemorates National Child Abuse Prevention Month 2026 with Community Events and Awareness Initiatives
Manatee Children’s Services (MCS) is proud to recognize National Child Abuse Prevention Month this April 2026 with a series of special events aimed at raising awareness, engaging the community, and reinforcing the importance of protecting children and strengthening families.
Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition ¡Pleibol! In the Barrios and the Big Leagues / En los barrios y las grandes ligasComing to The Bishop
The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, A Smithsonian Affiliate, is proud to present the history and culture of Latinos and their impact on American culture and society through the lens of baseball in a new bilingual (Spanish and English) exhibition,
Manatee County Revisits Undocumented Immigrant Policy Amid Nonprofit Concerns
After weeks of silence that left some nonprofit leaders wondering whether the issue had faded, Manatee County commissioners are set to revisit a controversial proposal requiring nonprofits receiving county funding to verify the legal status of the people they serve.
Former College Administrator Arrested in Manatee County, Awaiting Extradition on Maine Sexual Assault Charge
A former assistant class dean has been arrested in Manatee County on an out-of-state warrant tied to a sexual assault investigation in Maine.