Daily News Roundup: June 8, 2025
SR 70 Widening Project Underway: Roundabouts, Safety Upgrades, and Path Improvements Coming to East Bradenton Corridor
Major upgrades are underway along State Road 70, from Bourneside Boulevard to Waterbury Road, as part of a long-term infrastructure improvement project aimed at expanding capacity, improving safety, and enhancing multimodal transportation options.
Search Underway for Missing Endangered Bradenton Man
Authorities are actively searching for 33-year-old Robert Shawn O’Brien, who was reported missing and endangered after leaving a Bradenton residence on Friday afternoon.
Bradenton Man Indicted for Possessing Illegal Machine Gun and Firearm as Convicted Felon
A federal grand jury has indicted 44-year-old Edward Anderson of Bradenton on charges of possessing an illegal machine gun and unlawfully possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
Bradenton Marauders Power Past Clearwater with 11–5 Victory
The Bradenton Marauders delivered an explosive performance Friday night, overpowering the Clearwater Threshers 11–5 in a dominant road win. The Low-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates improved to 27–29 on the season behind standout offensive showings and solid bullpen support.
