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NYC building explodes, 11 minor injuries reported

An explosion in Upper Manhattan on Wednesday leveled a five-story building, sent flames and billowing black smoke above the skyline and injured 11 people. 6 minutes ago

• Sandusky's wife: Victims manipulated over money 6 minutes ago

• Sex trade in eight cities worth nearly $1 billion, study says

• Republican Jolly wins Fla. congressional race

• 5 things to watch at the Florida Legislature on Wednesday 2 hours ago

Local News

Manatee school board members ask state to investigate them

Manatee County School Board calls for state probe to focus on its members, too.

• Weather alert: Showers likely Wednesday in Bradenton in advance of cold front

• Joint Manatee-Sarasota transit system proposal stalled, official says

• Manatee County Commission to consider amendment affecting secondhand goods dealers

• Manatee commissioners approve lease for USFSM trail

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Crime

PHOTO GALLERY | Inmates booked in at Manatee jail on March 12, 2014

Some of the latest arrivals at the Manatee County jail.

• PHOTO GALLERY | Inmates booked in at Manatee jail on March 11, 2014

• Sheriff's divers search Manatee River for evidence in slaying of Bradenton teen 3 minutes ago

• FLorida mom, boyfriend face charges after toddler's death 2 hours ago

• Shooting investigation leads to burglary charge for Bradenton man 3 hours ago

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Sports

Commentary | Revis deal realistic in current CB market, but Buccaneers not buying

Say this about Lovie Smith: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach knows how to silence a crowd. 10 minutes ago

• Palmetto's Andersen Racepark to host pro-am kart race to benefit All Children's Hospital

• SEC has long list of NCAA Tournament hopefuls

• 49ers acquire Jonathan Martin from Dolphins

• NASCAR changing qualifying after safety concerns

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Business

Blake Medical Center in Bradenton would be protected by Florida House plan

Three HCA trauma centers that are being challenged in court would be protected under a measure that advanced in the Florida House on Tuesday. 3 hours ago

• Pottery Barn coming to new Mall at University Town Center 2 hours ago

• Jos. A. Bank to be acquired by Men's Wearhouse for $1.8 billion

• Business briefs: Halfacre Construction wins award for Manatee County building

• Russo Ministry to break ground on ex-offenders site

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Opinion

• Girl's show of support appreciated

• Heather Hills board hurt by barrage of lawsuits

• Stand-your-ground law merits defense other laws

• No need to block school board hopeful from Twitter

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Living

Irish favorites for St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick brought Christianity to Ireland, and that's certainly cause for celebration for most. 1 hour ago

• Dry-rub steak with chimichurri sauce

• Spiced peach, graham cracker and oat crisp a satisfying dessert

• Cabernet sauvignon, the royalty of wines

• Fishing for flavor: Look to the sea for dinner possibilities during Lent

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Entertainment

Two new ways to support Bradenton's 'American Idol' contestant Sam Woolf

Two Bradenton businesses offer new ways to show support for "American Idol" contestant Sam Woolf.

• Video: Watch Justin Bieber's defiant deposition

• Pistorius trial: Police conduct faces scrutiny 1 minute ago

• $600K taken from safe at Osteen's megachurch 6 minutes ago

• Actor Chris Pine charged in New Zealand with DUI 6 minutes ago

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Lakewood Ranch

Be Irish for a day at Irish Celtic Festival in Lakewood Ranch

Annual Irish Celitc Festival at Lakewood Ranch to feature 5K race, Lucky Dog Parade.

• ComCenter at Lakewood Ranch to host art reception

• A fourth Starbucks coming to University Park

• SMR Farms thrives among big growth in Lakewood Ranch

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

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