Manatee County

As of Wednesday, officials say more than 38 million gallons are removed each day, with 258 million gallons still remaining.

A pair of environmental organizations are weighing in on the Piney Point wastewater leak in Manatee County. They say the crisis at the old fertilizer plant was preventable.

The Senate will consider a budget amendment to fund the complete cleanup and closure. It's estimated to cost $200 million.

Acting Manatee County Administrator Scott Hopes says it appears workers at the site have been able to bring the situation under control.

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried toured the processing plant and said the massive spill could have far-reaching implications.

The hope is that the approximately 26 additional pumps would increase the amount of water being removed from the plant to up to 100 million gallons a day.

Additional pumps should double the amount of water that can be taken from of the retention pond. U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan said the problems at the processing plant are "something that's been going on for too long."

The National Guard dropped off pumps in an attempt to drain the reservoir before the hole in the earthen dam becomes larger.

The emergency order follows the closure of parts of U.S. 41 in Manatee and Hillsborough counties and the evacuation of homes and businesses in the area.

County officials say the problem isn’t the supply of vaccines — it’s the demand.

Cheri Coryea's job came into question in November, as soon as several newly elected commissioners came on board.

Low-income and disabled homeowners in Manatee County can now apply for a chance to receive financial assistance for housing repairs and rehabilitation.