Daily News Roundup: June 12, 2026
Meals on Wheels PLUS Launches Summer Campaign to Provide 200,000 Meals for Manatee Families
Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee is calling on the community to help provide 200,000 meals for local children and families during the summer months through its Food4Families program.
Manatee Commissioners Face $23.4 Million Piney Point Funding Gap as Cleanup Nears Final Phase
Manatee County commissioners are grappling with a $23.4 million budget shortfall tied to the ongoing cleanup of the former Piney Point phosphate plant, even as officials report significant progress toward permanently closing the troubled site.
Manatee County to Open Animal Welfare Resource Center with Ribbon Cutting and Community Open House
Manatee County Animal Welfare will celebrate the opening of its new Animal Welfare Resource Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house on June 17, marking the launch of a new community resource aimed at helping pets remain with their families.
West Manatee Fire Rescue Launches Water Watcher Campaign to Prevent Summer Drownings
As families flock to pools, beaches and waterfront destinations this summer, West Manatee Fire Rescue is urging residents and visitors to make water safety a top priority by assigning a designated Water Watcher at every water-related gathering.
Marauders Win Suspended Contest, Fall 7-1 in Game Two
The Bradenton Marauders (28-31) held on to win 3-1 during the resumption of Wednesday night’s matchup, but fell to the Tampa Tarpons (32-28) 7-1 in game two on Thursday from LECOM Park. Levi Sterling fanned seven over 6.0 innings of work, while Edgleen Perez and Eddie King Jr. collected multi-hit games.