Daily News Roundup: January 16, 2026
Suspect Detained After Fatal Shooting at Bradenton Medical Complex
The Bradenton Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Thursday afternoon at a medical complex in the 5200 block of 4th Avenue Circle East.
Lena Road Landfill to Host Free Household Hazardous Waste and E-Scrap Disposal Saturday
The Lena Road Landfill will be open this Saturday, January 17, to provide Manatee County residents with a free opportunity to safely dispose of Household Hazardous Waste and electronic scrap.
HOPE Family Services Seeks Community Support for Emergency Safe Shelter Needs
Families seeking safety at HOPE Family Services Emergency Safe Shelter face urgent needs, and community support is critical to ensuring they have comfort, security, and stability during a crisis.
Education Leaders Voice Growing Concerns Over Schools of Hope as State Legislative Session Begins
A state law expanding the authority of Schools of Hope charter schools is drawing renewed scrutiny from school district leaders, including Heather Felton, who continues to warn about the financial and operational consequences for traditional public schools.
Downtown Bradenton’s 3rd Avenue West Becomes “Avenue of the Arts” as Cultural Heart Expands
What was once a numbered downtown street, 3rd Avenue West in Bradenton, is now being celebrated as Avenue of the Arts, marking a push to recognize the growing cultural corridor anchored by major arts institutions in the city’s urban core. The change reflects the evolving identity of this stretch as home to leading cultural venues, including the Manatee …