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Israeli soldier is captured; fighting unravels a nascent truce

An attack by Hamas militants on an Israeli army unit working to clear tunnels in the Gaza Strip killed two Israeli soldiers and ended what was to have been a three-day cease-fire less than two hours after it went into effect Friday morning. 6 minutes ago

• Economy, hiring up in July, but flat wage growth dampens cheer 1 hour ago

• After Gov. Rick Scott’s secret trip to King Ranch, he tapped a ranch executive for state regulatory board

• Pinellas school district asks Crist to pull TV ad

• House extends session to try again on child immigrant bill Obama vows to veto

Local News

District to fund security officers at Manatee County elementary schools

The Manatee County School Board approved a tentative 2014-15 budget of $555 million Thursday night.

• Early Learning Coalition: Manatee Family YMCA owes us $1,191.10

• Doctors giving free medical care fear closure of their shoestring organization

• Nudi's Neighbors | Bradenton fishing tournament to raise funds for charity

• Lakewood Ranch widow sues driver in fatal crash

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Crime

PHOTO GALLERY | Inmates booked in at Manatee jail on Aug. 1, 2014

Some of the latest arrivals at the Manatee County jail.

• Bradenton man facing charges of capital sexual battery 1 hour ago

• Deputies charge two Sarasota men with using counterfeit $100 bills

• Deputies: Boy shot while riding bicycle in Cocoa

• Minor injuries in morning crash on Manatee Avenue West

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Sports

Commentary | Derrick Brooks was great football player, is greater philanthropist

For Derrick Brooks, it's about the rope: When someone is in trouble, you throw them a rope, then they get out of trouble and toss it to the next person.

• Rays expect to stay in race despite dealing Price

• Miami Marlins left raging after replay review helps Cincinnati Reds to victory

• Prep football | IMG Academy quarterback Deondre Francois verbally commits to Florida State

• Bradenton Marauders blank Daytona Cubs despite walking 12 batters

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Business

Macy's closing DeSoto Square store in Bradenton

Macy's will close DeSoto Square mall store in favor of Mall at University Town Center location, accoridng to company officials. Macy's posted strong sales at DeSoto over the last three years.

• DeSoto Square auction ends with $33.75 million bid

• Taubman Centers mum on final details of Mall at University Town Center

• Ribbon cutting: Floor & Decor

• Training staff is the key to success

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Opinion

Arthur Guilford, regional chancellor, leaving University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee with strong legacy

The regional chancellor of the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee is poised to embark on a new life adventure as he retires.

• Frank Brunner only wants the perks in bid for school board

• Dissing the English language? It's only a teenager

• Mother Nature knows how to keep a prevailing balance

• Retired principal says all is not well with Manatee school district

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Living and Entertainment

Manatee County AAUW announces scholarship recipients

The Manatee County Branch of the American Association of University of Women celebrates more than 60 years. Marge Kinnan founded the branch. Recently the branch celebrated its scholarship recipients and Math Super Stars champions at the Bradenton...

• On gardening: Hydrangeas wow with beauty, ruggedness

• Doctors giving free medical care fear closure of their shoestring organization

• Local bishop calls Catholics to action on border crisis

• Happy first birthday: Aug. 1

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Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch widow sues driver in fatal crash

The wife of an 83-year-old Lakewood Ranch man who was killed by a car that ran a red light in April is suing the driver in civil court.

• Taubman Centers mum on final details of Mall at University Town Center

• Lakewood Ranch residents show strong support for stormwater pond survey

• Dance studios merge to become International Dance Fever in Lakewood Ranch

• Peruvian restaurant Maemi coming to University Park

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