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Florida man identified as victim of fatal lightning strike on Siesta Key

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Out of power in Austin, liberals funnel policy through Texas’ big cities

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Auburn quarterback Jarrett Stidham gives an update on injured shoulder

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Parrot flew away after Goodyear blimp startled her during bird show. Now she's back, Omaha zoo says

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Food pantries worry after Feeding Tampa Bay ends distribution to Food Bank of Manatee

Pantries pray the pain of a potential food shortage is temporary

Food pantries in Manatee County brace for the potential impacts of a potential food shortage.

Local

Dozens in Bradenton protest separation of immigrant families

Who's running for Manatee County Commission this August?

These people want your vote for a seat on Manatee's school board

Sports

In this Jan 17, 2009, file photo, Keith McCants poses for a portrait in Mobile, Ala. Pinellas County Jail records show 50-year-old Keith McCants, a former defensive end for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the University of Alabama, was arrested early Monday, June 25, 2018, near St. Petersburg. He's charged with a felony count of possession of crack cocaine and driving with a revoked or suspended license.

A former NFL first-round draft pick was arrested for the ninth time since 2010

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Alabama defensive end Keith McCants was arrested in Florida on a felony crack cocaine possession charge Monday morning. It's his ninth arrest in the Tampa Bay area since 2010.

Auburn quarterback Jarrett Stidham gives an update on injured shoulder

Florida recruiting battles this year could be 'fascinating.' Here's where things stand

Thai officials believe 12 boys missing in cave are alive

National

California firefighter killed in retirement home shooting

A California firefighter was killed and two others remain hospitalized after a shooting at a Southern California senior living facility.

Parrot flew away after Goodyear blimp startled her during bird show. Now she's back, Omaha zoo says

Fighting parents can be unhealthy for kids — but a close brother or sister helps, study says

Exclusive: Trump plan gives immigrants choice of detention, with or without child

Crime

Mikese M. Morse, 30, of Tampa, faces charges of first-degree premeditated murder and leaving the scene of a crash. Morse is being held without bond.

Father and sons were on a Sunday bike ride. Car driver hit them on purpose, cops say

A Tampa man has been arrested and charged with premeditated murder after police say he intentionally struck a father and his two sons who were on a bike ride Sunday and drove away. The father died and his two sons were hurt but are expected to recover.

Give that officer a tummy rub. Quick-thinking rookie snatches shotgun from suspect.

They stabbed pigs in the heart on his orders. He's the one looking at federal prison

He thought the child pornography on his laptop was legal, cops say

Lobbyists and legislators gather at the annual Associated Industries of Florida annual cocktail party and reception on the eve of the legislative session every year. This was in 2015.

In Depth

Ukrainian oligarch, generous dads and billionaires write big checks in governor's race

Blogs & Columns

College Sports

Good news for the Hurricanes: This big-time playmaker is poised for a strong comeback

College Sports

What you need to know about the defensive players who enrolled at UM this week

Weekend

‘Nice Work If You Can Get It!’ at Manatee Players

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We the Kings new album,

Entertainment

Listen to a new fan-dedicated single from Bradenton's We the Kings

The chamber ensemble yMusic (pictured) will join pianist Jeffrey Kahane for the premiere of Robert Sirota's

Entertainment

Your weekend: 7 fun things to do around Bradenton (June 21-24)

An afternoon aboard Sip-N-Cycle Cruises

Entertainment

There's a fun new way to see Siesta Key and Little Sarasota Bay by water

Entertainment

Listen to a new fan-dedicated single from Bradenton's We the Kings

The chamber ensemble yMusic (pictured) will join pianist Jeffrey Kahane for the premiere of Robert Sirota's

Entertainment

Your weekend: 7 fun things to do around Bradenton (June 21-24)

An afternoon aboard Sip-N-Cycle Cruises

Entertainment

There's a fun new way to see Siesta Key and Little Sarasota Bay by water