Daily News Roundup: January 22, 2026
Manatee County Authorities Seek Troy Mahon for Probation Violation
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Troy Mahon, who is currently wanted for violation of probation related to an aggravated assault charge.
Groundbreaking Marks Start of New High School in Lakewood Ranch
A milestone in local education was celebrated Wednesday morning with the ceremonial groundbreaking of what is currently known as “AAA High School,” a new campus planned near Lorraine Road and Rangeland Parkway in Lakewood Ranch.
National Poison Prevention Week Video and Poster Contest Opens to K–12 Students
Students across the country are invited to showcase their creativity and help raise awareness about poison prevention through the National Poison Prevention Week Video and Poster Contest, running in conjunction with National Poison Prevention Week, March 15–21, 2026.
Manatee County Commission to Spotlight Beach Patrol Honor, Transit Funding, Conservation Easements and Service Concerns at Jan. 27 Meeting
The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will hold its next regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 27, beginning at 9 a.m., with a full agenda that includes awards, budget and infrastructure items, environmental initiatives, and multiple commissioner-led discussions on community concerns.
Developer Proposes Transforming 13-Acre Tampa Bay Island Near Manatee County Cruise Port Plan Into Tourist Destination
A Tampa-area developer has unveiled early-stage plans to convert a roughly 13-acre island in Tampa Bay into a private tourist destination that would sit near a proposed cruise port in Manatee County.