Daily News Roundup: December 27, 2025
FDOT Launches U.S. 301 PD&E Study to Shape Future Transportation Improvements
The Florida Department of Transportation District Seven has launched a Project Development & Environment (PD&E) study for U.S. 301, examining a 10.1-mile corridor stretching from north of Moccasin Wallow Road to State Road 674, also known as Sun City Center Boulevard.
New Sticker Program Helps Manatee County Deputies Respond With Care
A new initiative from the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office aims to give first responders a vital tip before they step into potentially sensitive situations. The Respond With Care sticker program uses a brightly colored decal to alert deputies, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel that someone at a home or in a vehicle may have special needs that…
Historic IHRA-Sanctioned F1 Powerboat Racing to Launch 2026 Season at Bradenton Area River Regatta
The 2026 motorsports season will roar to life on Florida’s Gulf Coast as the Bradenton Area River Regatta returns for its 11th year with a landmark first for powerboat racing. The two-day, free spectator event takes place Friday and Saturday, February 20 and 21, 2026, along the riverfronts of Bradenton and Palmetto, and will feature the first Formula On…
