Daily News Roundup: October 21, 2025
Step Up Suncoast Seeks Volunteers to Empower Local Families Through Free Tax Assistance Program
Step Up Suncoast is calling on community members to make a difference this upcoming tax season by volunteering with its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. We are now recruiting volunteers to help provide free, high-quality tax preparation services to low- and moderate-income individuals and families across Manatee County.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem Highlights ICE Operations and Florida Partnerships During Bradenton Visit
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited Bradenton on Monday morning to discuss ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations and partnerships with Florida law enforcement agencies.
Bradenton Police Share Positive Update on Rescued Dogs from Aggravated Animal Abuse Case
The Bradenton Police Department provided an encouraging update Monday on the condition of five dogs rescued last week from a home on 10th Avenue West, where they were found severely malnourished.
Longboat Key Commission Votes Unanimously to Keep Gulf of Mexico Drive Name
LONGBOAT KEY – The Town of Longboat Key Commission has voted unanimously to retain the name Gulf of Mexico Drive, ending weeks of public debate over whether the roadway should be renamed following a recent federal decision to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America.
Flavors of Literacy Fundraiser Highlights Manatee Literacy Council’s Mission to Empower Adult Learners
Roughly one in five adults in Manatee County struggles to read above a fifth-grade level, a challenge the Manatee Literacy Council continues to address through education and community engagement.