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Pope Francis is Time's Person of the Year

Time magazine selected Pope Francis as its Person of the Year on Wednesday, saying the Catholic Church's new leader has changed the perception of the 2,000-year-old institution in an extraordinary way in a short time. 5 minutes ago

• USDA predicts smaller citrus crop in Florida 1 hour ago

• Court rules Fla. universities can't regulate guns

• House and Senate leaders reach budget deal 1 hour ago

• Cuba-U.S. handshake — 13 years in the making 3 hours ago

Local News

FHSAA selects IMG as two-time state lacrosse final site

IMG underwent a bid process that began in October by submitting a business plan and receiving a visit from FHSAA officials. Pluchino said FHSAA officials said they liked what they saw.

• Manatee County School Board in time pinch to respond to state audit findings 2 hours ago

• Manatee School Board considers elementary, middle combo classrooms

• Manatee commission examines $10M in social services spending

• Bradenton nonprofit seeking $20,000 for matching grant

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Crime

PHOTO GALLERY | Inmates booked in at Manatee jail on Dec. 11, 2013

Some of the latest arrivals at the Manatee County jail.

• PHOTO GALLERY | Inmates booked in at Manatee jail on Dec. 10, 2013

• Prosecution rests in Thomas Fleming murder trial; defense says he will testify 42 minutes ago

• Arrest made in fatal shooting of Tampa cab driver 46 minutes ago

• Verdict possible Wednesday in Thomas Fleming murder trial 2 hours ago

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Sports

Boys basketball | Ball-hawking Palmetto Tigers stifle Braden River

Palmetto came out Tuesday with a focus on defense. It was easy to tell because the Tigers stifled Braden River all night.

• Tommie Frazier finally enters College Hall of Fame

• Commentary | Tampa Bay Buccaneers approach mediocrity, but is that enough?

• Smothering defense lifts Florida Gators by Wiggins and Kansas

• Prep football | FHSAA says no additional penalties in Palmetto-East Lake scuffle

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Business

Nik Wallenda tests skills at Treeumph! Adventure Course in East Manatee

Nik Wallenda tests skills at Treeumph! Adventure Course in East Manatee

• Faces in business: Thomas W. Goldman

• i9 Sports partners with Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch

• GM names Mary Barra CEO, 1st woman to head car co.

• Sushi chain How Do You Roll? looking to expand to University Park

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Opinion

Nelson Mandela was a warrior for equality, man of peace

Nelson Mandela was a prisoner for 27 years whose spirit was never, ever shackled and whose compassion continually took flight.

• Long Bar Pointe NIMBYs urged to stay the course 1 hour ago

• Texas, Florida may hold key to finding veterans jobs

• Series on Gov. Scott's job creation is questioned

• Palmetto fire captain sets noble goal to help others

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Living

Cinnamon bun pancakes perfect for holidays

These pancakes resemble cinnamon buns, though faster and flatter. Pecan butter carves in a swirl. Cream cheese glaze drifts across the top. They go well with a gallon or two of surplus milk.

• Cranberries, they're not just for sauce

• Time magazine names Pope Francis as the Person of the Year 3 hours ago

• Speaking Volumes: Shedding light on Mondavi's new venture

• Greek goodies abound at bazaar, in cookbook

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Entertainment

Bryan, FGL clean up at American Country Awards

The fans of country music love Luke Bryan and Florida Georgia Line and they proved it again Tuesday during the American Country Awards. 10 minutes ago

• Performing arts: 1 minute ago

• Over 2M Xbox One units sold in first 18 days 5 minutes ago

• "12 Years a Slave," "Osage County" top SAG noms 5 minutes ago

• For Golden Globes, defining what is a comedy is serious business 5 minutes ago

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Lakewood Ranch

i9 Sports partners with Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch

The company announced Tuesday it will move its East Manatee franchise from Dan Nolan Middle School to the sprawling, 22-field athletic campus on State Road 70 East beginning with i9's winter season starting Jan. 11.

• Nik Wallenda tests skills at Treeumph! Adventure Course in East Manatee

• Manatee County School Board in time pinch to respond to state audit findings

• 5 boats honored at Braden River boat parade

• River Strand residents angry after new Lennar condos show mold

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