Daily News Roundup: March 12, 2026
Manatee County Deputies Searching for Missing Endangered Juvenile Last Seen in Palmetto
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing endangered juvenile who has been reported as a runaway.
School District of Manatee County Announces ECG Screenings for Student Athletes Ahead of New State Requirement
The School District of Manatee County is preparing for a new state law that will require certain student-athletes to complete a cardiac screening before participating in school-sponsored athletic programs. District officials announced a partnership with the nonprofit organization Who We Play For to offer affordable electrocardiogram screenings to help f…
DNA Evidence Leads to Charges in Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School Break-In
A 43-year-old man has been charged in connection with a break-in at Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School after investigators linked him to the crime using DNA evidence.
Manatee County Invites Public Input at Envision Manatee Comprehensive Plan Workshops
Manatee County is hosting a series of Public Information Meetings to discuss updates to the County’s Comprehensive Plan: “Envision Manatee”—the policy that sets the framework for future development within the County.
Manatee County Beach Patrol Expands Staffing as Spring Break Crowds Arrive Early
Manatee County Beach Patrol is increasing staffing levels and coordinating closely with local emergency responders as large spring break crowds begin arriving along the Suncoast’s beaches.