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Manatee sheriff's lieutenant remains in jail as judge considers evidence he may be a threat

Judge received evidence that Lt. Dale Couch 'made statements that he had no intention of ever going to prison ... that he would take people down, that... 35 minutes ago

• Manatee NAACP endorses health care sales tax increase

• Manatee planners OK changes needed for 'world-class' project in SW Bradenton

• Gov. warns schools he will fight tuition hikes

• PHOTO GALLERY | Inmates booked in at Manatee jail on May 24, 2013

Local News

Manatee school asks parents for funds to stay open

Financial turmoil in the Manatee County school district has King Middle School searching for donations to run the school. 35 minutes ago

• Talking Pets: Don't let pets get summertime blues

• Bradenton's Silvia Ulloa to visit Sweden's Iraqi refugees 43 minutes ago

• Staying home or on road, Manatee prepares for Memorial Day 35 minutes ago

• Staying home or on road, Manatee prepares for Memorial Day fun 35 minutes ago

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Crime

PHOTO GALLERY | Inmates booked in at Manatee jail on May 24, 2013

Some of the latest arrivals at the Manatee County jail.

• Manatee fraud case to go to trial June 10 35 minutes ago

• Manatee sheriff's lieutenant remains in jail as judge considers evidence he may be a threat 35 minutes ago

• Manatee Sheriff's patrol cars collide in parking lot 2 hours ago

• Man assaulted in Oneco, deputies say 3 hours ago

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Sports

• New day, same score: Marauders roll over Yankees 12-4

• Prep football | Cardinal Mooney makes too many big plays for Braden River

• Prep football | Palmetto has quarterback quandary after 21-0 spring game victory

• Prep sports | IMG Academy Spring Commitment Ceremony celebrates 167 athletes for college signings

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Business

Brewers team up on beer to help military families

Craft breweries from around the country are toasting the troops with a beer aged with a unique ingredient that symbolizes America's pastime: baseball... 35 minutes ago

• Safrema Energy of Lakewood Ranch garners international award 35 minutes ago

• FDA warns of infections tied to Tennessee pharmacy 35 minutes ago

• Durable-goods orders snap back in April 35 minutes ago

• The Week Ahead: Gold prices are trading low 35 minutes ago

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Opinion

Legislative leaders' statement reflects arrogance of political elite

In celebrating a key court ruling, House Speaker Will Weatherford and Sen. President Don Gaetz issued a joint statement on Wednesday that reveals ... 35 minutes ago

• Florida should get tougher on welfare abuse, fraud 35 minutes ago

• Gov. Scott's justification for rejecting Amazon, jobs, revenueis unreasonable

• To honor the fallen for Memorial Day, veterans hand out poppies

• Do You SRQ? Not Manatee County leaders on official business

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Living

Spotlight for May 24, 2013: An Island Affaire benefits The Anna Maria Island Community Center

• Manatee United Methodist packs lunches with love for school partners 35 minutes ago

• Billy Graham for May 25, 2013: God's judgment is certain: Satan will never triumph 35 minutes ago

• Faith Matters for May 25, 2013: Walking through the storms of life 35 minutes ago

• Religion Almanac for May 25, 2013 35 minutes ago

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Entertainment

Bradenton bands play Pickin' Picnic

Pickin' Picnic offers 11 hours of free music from some of the area's best bands, starting at 11 a.m. May 26 on the Riverwalk.

• Jersey shore eyes record-setting summer post Sandy

• Stone Temple Pilots sue ex-frontman Scott Weiland 3 hours ago

• Calif. teen takes supermodel to prom 3 hours ago

• Police: 'Thong Cape Scooter Man' not breaking law 3 hours ago

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Lakewood Ranch

• Manatee sheriff's lieutenant charged with molesting juveniles, jailed

• CCDs 2, 5 cut budgets but still pursue options for keeping Balmoral gate house accessible

• Bank of the Ozarks growing in Bradenton

• Bradenton Salvation Army pair anticipate trip to be trying, rewarding

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