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Fox News invited a conservative and a liberal to debate Confederate statues. They both ripped Trump.

The two guests on the Fox News program "Fox and Friends" had been invited to talk about the toppling of a North Carolina Confederate monument Wednesday morning. They didn’t.

Bradenton Marauders

Gonzalez’s single leads Daytona over Bradenton in 14 innings

Luis Gonzalez hit an RBI single in the top of the 14th inning to lead the Daytona Tortugas to a 7-6 win over the Bradenton Marauders on Wednesday.

National

Trump lawyer forwards email echoing secessionist rhetoric

President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer Wednesday forwarded an email to conservative journalists, government officials and friends that echoed secessionist Civil War propaganda and declared that the group Black Lives Matter “has been totally infiltrated by terrorist groups.”

National

LeBron tweaks Trump as reports say he’s leaving Cleveland and its Trump-friendly owner

Multiple reports say LeBron James is fed up with Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert, in part because of Gilbert’s support for Donald Trump, and will leave Cleveland after the 2017-18 season. Where will he end up? The betting money says the Los Angeles Lakers, not the Miami Heat.

National

Ten major Army bases honor Confederate generals, and there are no plans to change that

Debate is raging about removing memorials and renaming public spaces dedicated to Confederate leaders. But all’s quiet at the Pentagon, even though 10 major Army bases in the South honor Confederate leaders, including one named for the rumored chief of the Georgia Ku Klux Klan.

Education

Lost, wet and afraid. First day of school a nightmare for one Parrish girl

Lyla Gallo, a third-grade student at Williams Elementary School, spent more than two hours on a bus ride home and was left on the side of a road in a thunderstorm.

Politics & Government

Republicans deeply anxious that Trump is ruining GOP brand

After Charlottesville, many Republicans fear that Trump is reinforcing the same negative perceptions about the party that they have spent years working to combat.

CSX troubles don't stop the juice train

Shippers across the country are bemoaning changes made by CSX Railroad’s new CEO Hunter Harrison, who initiated sweeping operational changes when he took charge.

National

Chick-fil-A puts restaurant in Atlanta Falcons’ new stadium. But there’s a problem ...

The Atlanta Falcons will play seven of their eight home games at the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sundays, a day that Chick-fil-A restaurants are closed. But the stadium will host Atlanta United soccer games, two college football games, the SEC championship game and a Garth Brooks concert.

Politics & Government

Black Republicans aren’t ready to quit Trump

In more than a dozen interviews, black Republicans across the nation blame Trump’s much maligned response to the Charlottesville, Va. events on his inexperience as a politician and they accuse Americans of holding Trump to a different standard than others.

Sports

Southeast’s trip to Lennard pits former Seminole teammates against each other

Matt Kitchie is entering his first season as the Longhorns’ head coach and will face off against former teammate Rashad West.

National

He walked out on a $235 bar tab. It took three Tasers and a baton to arrest him, video shows

An inebriated man reportedly managed to hold off two police officers attempting to arrest him with two Tasers and a baton before finally being taken into custody, all over an unpaid bar bill.

Local

Trump supporters plan rally at Confederate monument at same time as opposing activists

A group of local supporters of President Trump are calling for a peaceful rally on Monday evening at the site of a Confederate monument outside the Manatee Historic Courthouse, where local activists also will protest to demand its removal.

Crime

Grandmother fights off carjackers

Surveillance video shows the moment a grandmother fought off three people trying to steal her car at a Milwaukee gas station on Sunday, August 13, 2017. Police are still looking for the suspects.

Entertainment

‘Real Housewives’-style reality show to film on Trump turf in Palm Beach

Former Gov. Charlie Crist’s soon-to-be-ex-wife has been tapped to star in a new reality TV show set to take place in Palm Beach, and with President Donald Trump’s weekend presence expected at Mar-a-Lago starting at Thanksgiving, the “Real Housewives”-style show will try to capitalize on the rising popularity of the tony town.

Entertainment

There are plenty of places to enjoy Monday’s afternoon darkness

About 80 percent of the sun will be obscured Monday afternoon during the solar eclipse. All around the Bradenton area are a variety of safe and fun events to help you enjoy the rare event.

Entertainment

‘Shabby chic’ market brings vintage items to convention center

“The Shabby Chic Vintage Market & Artisan Days” makes its Manatee county debut, with vendors and workshops at the Bradenton Area Convention Center in Palmetto.

Entertainment

Players Centre stages classic comedy ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’

The classic farce/black comedy “Arsenic and old Lace” opens at the Players Centre for Performing Arts in Sarasota.

Entertainment

Country superstar Jason Aldean performs at Tampa’s amphitheatre

Jason Aldean, one of the biggest stars in country music, performs at Tampa’s MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre.

Living

Things to do: Aug. 17-23

Fairs, festivals & more

Inmates booked at Manatee County jail on Aug. 16, 2017

Here are some of the latest arrivals to the Manatee County jail.

National

Family of woman killed in Charlottesville protest honors her, calls for action at memorial

Heather Heyer was killed when a vehicle drove through counter protesters in Charlottesville, Va. on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017. On Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017, her grandfather, father, and mother talked about her passion and beliefs at a memorial at the Paramount Theater.

Local

Bradenton's historic Covington House to be demolished

This may be your last look at the historic 1911 Covington House, built by Charlie Covington's own hands. The home is scheduled for demolition.

Crime

Man involved in standoff had a gun but posed no threat to community, officials say

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office said a man involved in a standoff with deputies for hours Wednesday had a gun, but didn't pose a threat to the community.

Latest News

Fox News invited a conservative and a liberal to debate Confederate statues. They both ripped Trump.

Gonzalez’s single leads Daytona over Bradenton in 14 innings

Trump lawyer forwards email echoing secessionist rhetoric

LeBron tweaks Trump as reports say he’s leaving Cleveland and its Trump-friendly owner

Ten major Army bases honor Confederate generals, and there are no plans to change that

Lost, wet and afraid. First day of school a nightmare for one Parrish girl

Republicans deeply anxious that Trump is ruining GOP brand

CSX troubles don't stop the juice train

Chick-fil-A puts restaurant in Atlanta Falcons’ new stadium. But there’s a problem ...

Black Republicans aren’t ready to quit Trump

Southeast’s trip to Lennard pits former Seminole teammates against each other

He walked out on a $235 bar tab. It took three Tasers and a baton to arrest him, video shows

Trump supporters plan rally at Confederate monument at same time as opposing activists

Grandmother fights off carjackers

‘Real Housewives’-style reality show to film on Trump turf in Palm Beach

There are plenty of places to enjoy Monday’s afternoon darkness

‘Shabby chic’ market brings vintage items to convention center

Players Centre stages classic comedy ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’

Country superstar Jason Aldean performs at Tampa’s amphitheatre

Things to do: Aug. 17-23

Inmates booked at Manatee County jail on Aug. 16, 2017

Family of woman killed in Charlottesville protest honors her, calls for action at memorial

Bradenton's historic Covington House to be demolished

Man involved in standoff had a gun but posed no threat to community, officials say

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