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72-hour cease-fire begins; U.S. to send delegation to Israel-Hamas Cairo talks

A 72-hour “humanitarian cease-fire” agreed to by Israel and Hamas, to be followed by immediate negotiations on a durable truce, went into effect Friday morning, a first step toward a halt of more than three weeks of fighting that has... 8 minutes ago

• 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

• Fired Miami Beach cop gets job back after blaming cocaine test on sex-aid cream 1 hour ago

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.

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

• Bradenton doctors giving free medical care fear closure of their shoestring organization

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

• Lakewood Ranch widow sues driver in fatal crash

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Crime

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

Some of the latest arrivals at the Manatee County jail.

• Fired Miami Beach cop gets job back after blaming cocaine test on sex-aid cream 1 hour ago

• Teenager faces life in prison after murder conviction in Bradenton 3 hours ago

• Police: Man hits postal carrier over no mail

• Florida ID theft 'nightmare' part of $20B IRS fraud estimate

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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 1 hour 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.

• Bradenton retailers prepare for busy sales tax holiday

• DeSoto Square auction ends with $33.75 million bid

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

• Ribbon cutting: Floor & Decor

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Opinion

Michelle Obama: Let's end veteran homelessness once and for all

WASHINGTON -- At the beginning of June, 85 mayors, governors and county officials from across the country -- and across the political spectrum -- signed on to the Mayors Challenge to End Veterans Homelessness. Today, we're announcing that in the two...

• Congress could have bipartisan fix for Veterans Affairs

• Arthur Guilford, regional chancellor, leaving University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee with strong legacy

• Frank Brunner only wants the perks in bid for school board

• Dissing the English language? It's only a teenager

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Living

Antipasto can be a satisfying meal in itself

It's summertime. It's hot and who feels like slaving in a hot kitchen? Maybe you've done the takeout thing a bit too much lately, and delivery is getting expensive and boring as well.

• Dallas-area doctor convicted of health care fraud

• Giants RB Jennings remembers "fat kid"

• Still sparkling: Ellenton woman celebrates 105th birthday Saturday

• Many tumeric supplements fall short

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Entertainment

Tampa Bay Comic Con set for this weekend

John Rhys-Davies of "Raiders of the Lost Ark" and "Lord of the Rings" is one of many stars coming to Tampa for this weekend's Tampa Bay Comic Con.

• Loomis Bros. Circus comes to Palmetto

• Three-day event brings contemporary jazz to Bradenton area

• DaVinci exhibit gives Bradenton first profit at auditorium

• Father, son work on Mississippi monument

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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.

• 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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