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Israeli soldier is captured; nascent cease-fire crumbles

A Gaza cease-fire quickly unraveled Friday as violence erupted in and around the southern town of Rafah, with 35 Palestinians killed by Israeli shelling and the military saying one of its soldiers may have been abducted. 3 hours ago

• US adds 209,000 jobs; jobless rate inches up to 6.2%

• 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. 3 hours ago

• Early Learning Coalition: Manatee Family YMCA owes us $1,191.10 3 hours ago

• Doctors giving free medical care fear closure of their shoestring organization 3 hours ago

• Florida police chiefs urge Floridians to vote against medical marijuana legalization 3 hours ago

• Lakewood Ranch widow sues driver in fatal crash 3 hours ago

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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. 2 hours ago

• PHOTO GALLERY | Inmates booked in at Manatee jail on July 31, 2014

• Deputies: Boy shot while riding bicycle in Cocoa 2 hours ago

• Minor injuries in morning crash on Manatee Avenue West 3 hours ago

• Lakewood Ranch widow sues driver in fatal crash 3 hours ago

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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 3 hours ago

• 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. 2 hours ago

• Back-to-school tax free holiday under way 3 hours ago

• DeSoto Square auction ends with $33.75 million bid 2 hours ago

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

• Ribbon cutting: Floor & Decor

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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

• Giants RB Jennings remembers "fat kid"

• Still sparkling: Ellenton woman celebrates 105th birthday Saturday

• Many tumeric supplements fall short

• End-of-life planning seminar is Jan. 21 in Bradenton

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Entertainment

• Lincoln, Civil War exhibit to open

• Dining Guide: July 24-30

• Fox won't air men's retry of failed Knievel jump

• London critics fall for 'Shakespeare in Love'

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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. 3 hours ago

• 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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