Congressman honors HBPD officer

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key, presents a Dedication and Professionalism Award July 25 to Officer Andrew Adkins of the Holmes Beach Police Department during Buchanan’s annual district law enforcement awards. Adkins was one of 60 law enforcement officers to receive an award from Buchanan and one of seven who received a Dedication and Professionalism Award. The ceremony took place July 25 at the Manatee Performing Arts Center in Bradenton. Islander Photo: Courtesy HBPD