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Salvation Army's Angel Tree Program could use some help

Salvation Army's Angel Tree Program is hurting for gifts with Dec. 19 distrbution date drawing near.

• '12 Years,' 'Hustle' lead Globes nominations 11 minutes ago

• Florida Gov. Rick Scott wants to cut auto registration fees 3 hours ago

• Brown pelicans found in Florida Keys with pouches slashed 3 hours ago

• AP NewsBreak: Feds joins battle on citrus disease

Local News

Bradenton planners OK Motorworks Brewing liquor license

Motorworks Brewing is one step closer to being able to serve craft beer and spirits.

• Anna Maria Island beach renourishment project delayed a week 2 hours ago

• Manatee School Audit Committee struggles with state response

• Manatee County Schools graduation rate tops state average

• Salvation Army's Angel Tree Program could use some help

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Crime

PHOTO GALLERY | Inmates booked in at Manatee jail on Dec. 12, 2013

Some of the latest arrivals at the Manatee County jail.

• PHOTO GALLERY | Inmates booked in at Manatee jail on Dec. 11, 2013

• Crash partially blocking access to Sunshine Skyway bridge 2 hours ago

• Retired Bradenton police captain Thomas Fleming guilty of murdering wife

• 'Click It or Ticket’ generates 788 citations

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Sports

Wrestling | Southeast brothers Kane, Gage Takacs back from injury with big dreams

Last winter, Kane and Gage Takacs figured they'd be on the mats. Instead, the Southeast brothers were on the mend, their seasons cut short by knee injuries.

• Bucs S Goldson gears up for former 49ers team

• MLB intends to ban plate collisions

• Jameis Winston tries to enjoy awards circuit that could end with Heisman

• Local roundup | Southeast boys basketball pulls out win over Booker

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Business

IMG Academy, Benderson Park awarded NCAA championships

NCAA championships will bring several million dollars in economic impact to Bradenton, Manatee County and Sarasota.

• Congressman Vern Buchanan files bipartisan bill to delay flood insurance hikes

• USDA predicts smaller citrus crop in Florida

• It Works Global building sold for nearly $5 million

• Business briefs: Ten-8 Fire recognized for sales

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Opinion

Fla. Legislature should leave Port Manatee alone, side with voters on medicinal pot

Florida Legislature has earned its reputation of both restricting the principle of home rule and ignoring the will of the people.

• Medical marijuana opposed by many Florida leaders

• Jesus sought to save the lost, not reform politics

• Headline suggestions: Follow Obama's jobs record

• Truly great leaders, like Mandela, give credit to God

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Living

Federal data show health disparities among states

The slow rollout of a new federal health insurance marketplace may be deepening differences in health coverage among Americans, with residents in some states gaining insurance at a far greater rate than others. 11 minutes ago

• AP NewsBreak: Feds joins battle on citrus disease

• Obamacare enrollment in Florida: 17,908 and counting

• Time magazine names Pope Francis as the Person of the Year

• Study: Hormone-blocker slashes breast cancer risk 7 minutes ago

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Entertainment

'12 Years,' 'Hustle' lead Globes nominations

The searing historical epic "12 Years a Slave" and the con-artist caper "American Hustle" lead the 71st annual Golden Globes with seven nominations each. 11 minutes ago

• Winter Wonderland brings snow to downtown Bradenton

• 2013 Holiday event calendar 2 hours ago

• Radio City Rockettes return to Tampa

• 'Thurgood' opens Friday in Sarasota

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Lakewood Ranch

Polo returns to Lakewood Ranch on Sunday at Sarasota Polo Club

Polo players got in their final practices before the season opener Sunday at the Sarasota Polo Club. 2 hours ago

• Braden River Middle students serve lunch to bring hunger awareness

• Villages of Lakewood Ranch South could have a neighbor in 2014

• 5 boats honored at Braden River boat parade revival

• Manatee County School Board in time pinch to respond to state audit findings

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