Daily News Roundup: December 9, 2025
Suspect Arrested After Two People Shot Outside Bradenton Home Early Sunday
Two people were injured in a shooting outside a home in a Bradenton neighborhood early Sunday, and a suspect is now in custody, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
Patterson Foundation Partnership Expands Digital Access
A new collaboration between The Patterson Foundation and the School District of Manatee County marks a significant step toward expanding digital access for local students and families. The effort is part of The Patterson Foundation’s Digital Access for All initiative, which focuses on increasing the availability of reliable technology in the community.
New Schools, New Zones: Manatee Families Will See Campus Changes in 2026
Some Manatee County families may find their children attending new campuses in the coming years as the School District of Manatee County prepares to open two new elementary schools and implement updated attendance zones for the 2026-27 school year.
Epic Water Filters Plans Major Expansion as Demand Surges for New High-Performance Pitcher
Inside a 12,000-square-foot warehouse in north Manatee County, Epic Water Filters is manufacturing roughly 30,000 water filters each month — and preparing for a major expansion that could double that output within the next two years. The Palmetto-based operation, which launched its U.S. manufacturing during the pandemic, is now scaling up again as it pr…