Daily News Roundup: June 10, 2025
Urgent Need for Fosters as Kitten Season Peaks in Manatee County
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (June 9, 2025) — Manatee County Animal Welfare (MCAW) is urgently calling on residents to help ease overcrowding at shelters by providing foster homes for kittens in need.
Gulf Islands Ferry Enhances Summer Schedule
The Gulf Islands Ferry, the Bradenton Area’s popular alternative mode of travel between downtown Bradenton to Anna Maria Island, is bringing back Wednesday service to its weekly schedule. Passengers can now ride the Gulf Islands Ferry five days per week beginning June 18, 2025.
Family of Deondrick Anderson Demands Justice After "Stand Your Ground" Ruling in Fatal Bar Shooting
Supporters of 49-year-old Deondrick Anderson gathered Monday on the steps of the Manatee County Courthouse, demanding justice after a judge ruled that the man who fatally shot him in a bar parking lot acted in self-defense under Florida’s controversial “stand your ground” law.
Bradenton Beach Police Chief Calls for State of Emergency Ahead of July 4th Holiday
During the June 5 Bradenton Beach City Commission meeting, Police Chief John Cosby requested the declaration of a local state of emergency in preparation for the upcoming July 4th holiday. The annual request is part of the city’s proactive planning to manage the significant influx of visitors expected on Anna Maria Island during the extended holiday wee…