Daily News Roundup: January 1, 2026
Happy New Year!
Manatee Memorial Hospital Welcomes First Baby of 2026
Manatee Memorial Hospital is thrilled to announce the arrival of the first baby born in the New Year.
Hidden Harbor Park Opens in Parrish, Welcoming Families and Outdoor Enthusiasts
Hidden Harbor Park is officially open, giving Parrish residents and visitors a brand-new place to play, relax, and enjoy the outdoors. The park features a modern playground, a professionally designed pump track built by American Ramp Company, sand volleyball courts, walking paths, and a variety of other open amenities ready for public use.
Make-A-Wish Brings Illinois Tennis Player to Florida for Transformational Training Experience
An Illinois college student living with a rare inflammatory disorder received a life-changing opportunity through Make-A-Wish Southern Florida, helping him take significant steps toward his dream of advancing his tennis career and earning a scholarship at a larger university in Florida.
Bradenton Awarded $280,000 FDOT Grant to Advance Pedestrian and Traffic Safety
The City of Bradenton has been awarded $280,000 from the Florida Department of Transportation to support pedestrian and traffic safety planning and to pilot targeted safety improvements across the city.
