Daily News Roundup: January 12, 2026
Marine Deputies and Mote Marine Team Rescue Entangled Shark at Manatee Public Beach
Marine deputies patrolling the swim zones at Manatee Public Beach on Friday, Jan. 9, successfully rescued a shark that had become entangled in fishing gear, preventing what officials say could have been a fatal outcome.
Community Events Fill Mid-January Calendar Across Manatee County
Manatee County residents will find no shortage of ways to connect, celebrate, and engage with their community as a full slate of events unfolds from January 12 through January 19, 2026, spanning civic gatherings, cultural performances, family activities, and signature annual traditions.
Manatee Business Community Outlines Key Priorities for 2026 State Legislative Session
Manatee County’s business leaders and local officials have finalized a set of priorities they plan to advance during the 2026 Florida legislative session, focusing on infrastructure, local authority, economic development and community support.
United Way Suncoast and Step Up Suncoast Partner to Offer Free Tax Preparation Services
Residents across Hillsborough, Pinellas, Manatee, Sarasota, and DeSoto counties can once again access free, reliable tax preparation assistance through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, offered through a partnership between United Way Suncoast and Step Up Suncoast.
Suspect in 2019 Palmetto Murder Extradited From Mexico to Face Charges
A man wanted in connection with a 2019 homicide in Palmetto has been extradited from Mexico and is now in custody in Manatee County, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.