Daily News Roundup: July 21, 2026
Manatee County to Host Community Town Hall on Water Quality and Drought Conditions
Manatee County officials are inviting residents to attend a community town hall focused on water quality and current drought conditions later this month.
Nine Candidates Seek Open U.S. House District 16 Seat in Florida
Voters across Florida’s newly redrawn 16th Congressional District will choose among candidates from the Republican and Democratic parties, along with a candidate with no party affiliation, in the race to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan. Under the congressional map approved in 2026, District 16 includes all of Manatee, DeSoto and Hardee counties…
Holmes Beach Approves Stormwater Fee Increase to Fund Drainage Improvements
Holmes Beach property owners will soon see higher stormwater fees after city commissioners approved an increase designed to generate approximately $430,000 in additional annual revenue for drainage and flood mitigation projects.