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Who's running for Manatee County Commission this August?

Two last-minute withdrawals of Democratic candidates for county commission seats made for greater odds of a Republican win as qualifying period for the November election comes to a close.

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

Last-minute candidates join the political fray in these city elections

Bystander prevents bigger loss in Holmes Beach house fire

Sports

Croatia's Luka Modric, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's second goal during the group D match between Argentina and Croatia at the 2018 soccer World Cup in Nizhny Novgorod Stadium in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, Thursday, June 21, 2018. Modric scored once in Croatia's 3-0 victory.

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Pape Alioune Ndiaye has replaced Mame Diouf is the only change to the Senegal lineup for the World Cup Group H game against Japan.

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FILE - In this June 26, 2011 file photo, Anita Baker appears at the BET Awards in Los Angeles. Baker will be honored at the 2018 BET Awards on Sunday.

Anita Baker to be honored at BET Awards, Jamie Foxx to host

Legendary singer Anita Baker will be honored at the 2018 BET Awards, to be hosted by Jamie Foxx and featuring performances by Nicki Minaj, Snoop Dogg and Migos.

Transgender rights battle returning to North Carolina court

New Florida law reignites beach access fight in Panhandle

Danger of rip currents evident already off Carolinas' coasts

Crime

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

Vero Beach resident Luis Idarraga was charged with 20 counts of child pornography possession after Indian River County Sheriff's Office detectives searched his HP Chromebook. But Idarraga, the arrest report says, didn't think he'd done anything wrong.

Florida cheerleading coach accused of sexual relationships with 2 minors

Manatee deputies are searching for these 8 suspects. You could be rewarded for your help

Some of the latest arrivals at the Manatee County jail, Saturday, June 23, 2018

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.

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

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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

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

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We the Kings new album,

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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

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An afternoon aboard Sip-N-Cycle Cruises

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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

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