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Friday, January 9th, 2026
Good morning, Bradenton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. FOX 13 Tampa Bay
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. FOX 13 Tampa Bay
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 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. ABC7
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ 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. FOX 13 Tampa Bay
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. Bay News 9
- ➤ 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. ABC7
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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.
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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.
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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.
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