Daily News Roundup: January 10, 2026
Manatee County Seeking Applicants for Citizens Oversight Committee
Manatee County is looking for four (4) citizens to be a part of the advisory committee on Infrastructure Sales Tax.
Musical Motion Program Launches Spring Schedule Across Manatee and Sarasota Counties
Families across Manatee and Sarasota counties will soon have new opportunities to connect, learn, and play together as the Musical Motion program launches its Spring 2026 schedule.
January Recognized as Move Over Awareness Month in Florida
January is recognized as Move Over Awareness Month in Florida, highlighting a critical traffic safety law designed to protect first responders, roadside workers, and motorists stranded along busy roadways.
Two 14-Year-Olds Arrested in Sutton Park Bathroom Fire
Palmetto police have arrested two 14-year-old boys in connection with a fire that damaged public restrooms at Sutton Park, following an investigation that relied heavily on community tips.
Prescribed Burn at Emerson Point Preserve Aims to Lower Wildfire Risk as Burn Bans Persist Across Region
PALMETTO — Smoke was visible over the Palmetto area Friday morning as the Manatee County Natural Resources Department conducted a prescribed burn at Emerson Point Preserve designed to reduce the risk of wildfires amid dry conditions that have put multiple counties under burn bans.