Good morning, Bradenton.

United Way Suncoast said one in eight households in Tampa Bay did not have enough food + USDA’s final food security report now shifts hunger measurements, so local analysts plan new surveys for better resource allocation.

On January 7, Captain Brad Clark and his wife encountered a great white shark during a day fishing off Venice Jetty.

Experts noted the sighting fits a seasonal pattern — such sharks rarely come close to shore and pose little risk to swimmers.

A Bradenton teen who underwent life-saving surgery on Jan.

8 is heading home today as local hospital staff confirm a stable recovery — recovery will continue with follow-up care scheduled this week.

Data from U-Haul’s Growth Index shows Florida ranked second in net growth in 2025 after 50.6% of customers moved into the state (according to Largo movers).

Local realtors said increased inventory is helping steady home prices in Tampa Bay.

Rays have announced spring training details as tickets go on sale Wednesday, Jan.

14 at 10 a.m. at Charlotte Sports Park. The season will open on Saturday, Feb. 21 with a home game against the Atlanta Braves, and a three-game package will be available online.

Brandon Hagel scored in the third period to snap the tie and lead the Lightning to a 4-2 win over the Avalanche Tuesday night + Andrei Vasilevskiy made 31 saves as his team secured its eighth consecutive win.

Fiorelli Wine Run 5k

9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. — Fiorelli Winery — Registration fees apply — Combine your love for running and wine in this fun 5k race.

Lifeworks in Photography: A Lecture with Clyde Butcher

6 PM-12 AM — The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature — Free entry — Discover the journey of Clyde Butcher's photographic life intertwined with America's wild landscapes.

24th Annual Manatee River Run 5 Mile State Championship

8:00-9:30 a.m. — Emerson Point Preserve — Registration fee applies — Compete in a scenic 5-mile race along the beautiful Manatee River.