Daily News Roundup: May 30, 2026
Affordable Disaster Preparations Encouraged Ahead of Hurricane Season
As the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season approaches on June 1, emergency officials are encouraging Florida residents to begin preparing now with simple and affordable disaster readiness steps.
Manatee Food Security Network Partnership Shares 25,000 Pounds of Fresh Food With Residents
A partnership through the Manatee Food Security Network is helping expand access to fresh food for residents across Manatee County.
Manatee County Publishes NOFA for $125M Post Hurricane Infrastructure Recovery Program
Manatee County has published the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Infrastructure Recovery & Resiliency Program, the County’s major infrastructure initiative under the federally funded Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG DR) program, established as Lasting Manatee. The full notice is available now at
Bradenton Beach Police Chief John Cosby to Transition to Full-Time Public Works Director
Police Chief John Cosby will step down from his role with the Bradenton Beach Police Department later this year and transition into a full-time position as the city’s public works director following approval from the city commission.
Navarro Punches Out Eight, Marauders Shutout for Second Time in 2026
Reinold Navarro earned eight strikeouts from the bullpen during the Bradenton Marauders (24-24) second shutout loss of the season, falling 8-0 to the St. Lucie Mets (23-26) on Friday from LECOM Park. Dylan Palmer and Josh Tate recorded the lone hits, as Bradenton was held to two singles.