Bradenton, FL news on Friday, October 16, 2026

In Bradenton, FL on Friday, October 16, 2026: Helicopter crash, cold front coming, football games today. Also: A Manatee Mosquito Control pilot died in a helicopter crash in Myakka City early today; A cold front is moving into Florida as forecasters monitor possible tropical development nearby. Weather: Mostly cloudy with rain expected, highs near 77°F and breezy winds up to 10 mph.

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Headlines

A Manatee Mosquito Control pilot died in a helicopter crash in Myakka City early today.Patch · Oct 16, 10:05 AM

Weather

A cold front is moving into Florida as forecasters monitor possible tropical development nearby.Bradenton Herald · Oct 16, 6:48 AM

Safety & emergencies

A 300,000-gallon wastewater spill occurred at a Bradenton intersection; officials are handling cleanup.Patch · Oct 15, 2:46 PM
A man was sentenced for child sex crimes committed at a Sarasota vacation home.Patch · Oct 16, 3:40 PM

Events & going out

Sunday Funday: live music, NFL football, and waterfront fun in Cortez and Bradenton on October 18.The Suncoast Post · Oct 16, 2:00 AM

Business & new openings

Manatee County's first Whole Foods Market is opening soon in the area.Bradenton Herald · Oct 14, 1:00 PM

Sports

Southeast faces Cardinal Mooney in boys varsity football today; game available to watch online.NFHS Network · Oct 15, 10:40 PM

Culture & arts

Live music events happening across the Suncoast region October 16 through 18 at various venues.The Suncoast Post · Oct 15, 2:00 AM
Chewy Hemphill's final Pre-Fest concerts take place this weekend in Bradenton.Creative Loafing Tampa · Oct 15, 11:14 AM

Notices, lost & found

Daylight saving time ends this Sunday; clocks turn back one hour at 2 a.m.Bradenton Herald · Oct 16, 12:59 PM

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