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Woman dies after crashing minivan into St. Petersburg pond, landing on submerged car

A woman died early Monday after she drove her minivan into a retention pond off 28th Street North near Roosevelt Boulevard, authorities said. 3 hours ago

• 5 things to watch Monday at the Florida Legislature

• Conn. shooter's dad: 'You can't get any more evil' 9 minutes ago

• Injured Florida skydiver says he'll jump again 14 minutes ago

• Investigators chase 'every angle' in missing jet 9 minutes ago

Local News

Gallery | Manatee Sheriff's Officer diver never knows what he will find

Capt. Brian Schnering prepares to dive into a Palmetto pond in search of a child after a report of a possible drowning. No child was found. 2 hours ago

• Weather alert: Cold front heading towards Bradenton, Tampa Bay 3 hours ago

• 21st Anna Maria Island Tour of Homes set Saturday

• Lakewood Ranch-based Center for Building Hope ventures into business world 3 hours ago

• Bradenton's We The Kings builds music career

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Crime

PHOTO GALLERY | Inmates booked in at Manatee jail on March 10, 2014

Some of the latest arrivals at the Manatee County jail.

• Woman in car with Justin Bieber when he was arrested in Miami Beach sues newspaper 15 minutes ago

• Sharpton leads march over 'stand your ground' law 34 minutes ago

• Sarasota deputies looking for man missing from Venice home 2 hours ago

• Deputies looking for man missing from Bradenton assisted living facility 2 hours ago

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Sports

Starter Charlie Morton has found a home with Pittsburgh Pirates

On the day he was traded away from the organization that drafted and had begun developing him, Charlie Morton received a phone call.

• Baltimore Orioles come to Bradenton to take on Pittsburgh Pirates 2 hours ago

• Commentary | Tampa Bay Buccaneers expect to be active in free agency

• Keselowski edges Junior on last lap in Las Vegas

• FSU falls to No. 7 Syracuse, hurting Seminoles' shot NCAA Tournament at-large bid

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Business

Thavma Bikram Yoga burning up in Lakewood Ranch

Thavma Bikram Yoga, which opened in the Lakewood Ranch Gateway shopping plaza Feb. 28, is a marriage of gym and spa. When Marina Bourantonis opened her yoga studio, she wanted to blow customers away with an upscale feel and stellar customer service.

• 21st Anna Maria Island Tour of Homes set Saturday

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Opinion

Holy Molé, a reader favorite, returns to Herald comics pages

Holy Molé returns to the Bradenton Herald in the funnies, seven days a week.

• A challenge to politicians to answer questions yes or no

• Kudos to Tesla Motors CEO for being environmentally friendly

• Put nutritional labels on beer, wine and all alcohol

• Carl Hiaasen: Florida's IQ exam fails test of justice 1 hour ago

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Living

'Traditional and biblical' Cortez Road Baptist turns 50

Cortez Road Baptist Church will celebrate its 50th anniversary next weekend with a grand festival, including a visiting evangelist, Southern Baptist gospel group and dinner.

• Survey: Uninsured rate drops; health law cited 9 minutes ago

• Court won't hear dispute over 'boobies' bracelets 9 minutes ago

• Treasures: What are record cabinets worth today? 9 minutes ago

• Dems, GOP test fall strategy in Florida House race 14 minutes ago

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Entertainment

• Pistorius vomits during graphic testimony 9 minutes ago

• Arcade Fire heats up the rhythm on 'Reflektor' tour 9 minutes ago

• Event challenges eaters with 20-foot bratwursts 9 minutes ago

• Edward Snowden to speak at SXSW conference 14 minutes ago

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Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch-based Center for Building Hope ventures into business world

A move into the business world helps Lakewood Ranch nonprofit provide free services to people dealing with cancer. 3 hours ago

• Journalism Next's Brandon Hyunh

• Bradenton's We The Kings builds music career

• Women are empowered at International Women's Day celebration in Lakewood Ranch

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