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12-year-old who was accidentally shot and killed remembered as ‘happy’ boy who loved soccer, family

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Two Parrish residents suffer serious injuries in Saturday night wreck on U.S. 301

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How do local legislators fare in the sunshine?

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Local

Palmetto’s new city planner looks to strengthen city’s future

Karla Owens, Palmetto’s new city planner, has had time to settle in and outlines her priorities to strengthen the city’s future.

Local

Mixon Fruit Farms, so much more than oranges

50 years later, Lincoln graduates remain grateful to caring teachers

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Sports

Proper chin turn for a better, powerful backswing

Create more power with your tee shots by turning your chin properly for a full backswing.

Rising Sun trip greets Williams at South Carolina

Turner, Haulin’ Grass crew land a state-record grouper

First-round draft pick Brendon Little discusses signing with Chicago Cubs

National

Gay pride parades sound a note of resistance _ and face some

Gay pride parades in New York, San Francisco and other cities are spotlighting resistance to what participants see as new pressure on gay rights.

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Crime

Inmates booked at the Manatee County jail on June 25, 2017

Here are some of the latest arrivals to the Manatee County jail.

Inmates booked at the Manatee County jail on June 24, 2017

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South Carolina women's basketball prepares of overseas trip

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Lakewood Ranch High School graduate LaDazhia Williams is among the newcomers getting a summer crash course in college and college basketball with her new South Carolina women's basketball teammates.

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A hunt for the real location for the fictional nail salon in ‘Claws’

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A hunt for the real location for the fictional nail salon in ‘Claws’

Bradenton’s We the Kings pay tribute to Pulse victims with new song, video

Suncoast Powerboat Grand Prix Festival car show set for this weekend in LWR