Daily News Roundup: May 18, 2025
State Blocks Manatee County’s Wetland Protections, Citing Hurricane Law
A last-minute intervention by state agencies has halted Manatee County’s plan to reinstate local wetland buffer protections, igniting a political and legal standoff over environmental authority and development policy.
One Airlifted After Serious Crash Near SeaPort Manatee Shuts Down U.S. 41
One person was airlifted to the hospital in critical condition following a serious crash Friday afternoon in front of SeaPort Manatee.
Sarasota and Manatee Deputies Undergo ICE Training for Expanded Immigration Enforcement
Sheriff's deputies in Sarasota and Manatee counties are participating in a new federal training initiative that expands their authority to enforce immigration laws beyond jail settings. This development is part of Florida's broader adoption of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) 287(g) Task Force Model, which grants local law enforcement …
Manatee County Recognizes National Search and Rescue Week with Tribute to Local SAR Heroes
As the nation observes National Search and Rescue Week from May 16 to 22, Manatee County takes time to honor the dedicated individuals who risk their lives to save others during times of crisis.