Daily News Roundup: June 4, 2025
Manatee County Burn Ban to Expire
Manatee County officials have announced that the county-wide burn ban, issued due to dry weather conditions, will expire at 11:59 PM on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.
Anna Maria Sinks Plans for New Ferry Pier, Focuses on Rebuilding Damaged Walkway
Plans for a new ferry landing in Anna Maria have been shelved as city commissioners opted to prioritize rebuilding the existing pier walkway, which was damaged by Hurricane Milton in 2024.
Manatee County Approves Ordinance Limiting Retail Pet Sales, Halts New Pet Store Openings
Manatee County commissioners voted Tuesday to adopt Ordinance 25-33, effectively prohibiting the opening of any new pet stores that sell cats or dogs within the county.
Meals on Wheels PLUS Expands Summer Food Distributions Across Manatee County
Families in Manatee County can count on fresh meals and produce this summer, thanks to expanded Food4Families and Mobile Produce Pantry distributions from Meals on Wheels PLUS and The Food Bank of Manatee.
High-Voltage Scare on Manatee Avenue: Workers Stranded After Lift Contacts Power Line
A Tuesday morning fire alarm at the Fit2Run offices on Manatee Avenue West quickly escalated into a high-voltage emergency when glaziers working on the building came dangerously close to disaster.
Warrant Issued for Declan Huber in Fentanyl Possession Case
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for Declan Huber, who is wanted in connection with possession of fentanyl. Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating Huber.