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Despite higher salaries, Manatee school district struggles to fill vacancies.

Nationwide trends and local blunders left the School District of Manatee County with its usual staff vacancies, despite a successful tax referendum and increased salaries.

September 21, 2018 08:14 AM

Tropical Storm Kirk named and is gaining momentum as it crosses the Atlantic Ocean

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Tropical Storm Kirk named and is gaining momentum as it crosses the Atlantic Ocean

September 22, 2018 11:41 AM

Local judge ordered to disqualify himself from hearing cases

Local

Local judge ordered to disqualify himself from hearing cases

September 21, 2018 11:06 AM

County commissioner lost at re-election. He insists, ‘I’m not going anywhere’

Local

County commissioner lost at re-election. He insists, ‘I’m not going anywhere’

September 21, 2018 12:23 PM

Red tide comes and goes, but Anna Maria Island hangs on

Local

Red tide comes and goes, but Anna Maria Island hangs on

September 21, 2018 07:42 AM

After Maria, the threat isn’t over for Puerto Rico’s most vulnerable — the elderly

National

After Maria, the threat isn’t over for Puerto Rico’s most vulnerable — the elderly

September 20, 2018 07:00 AM

Since Maria, he’s made a 10-hour trip for dialysis three days a week. He’s not alone.

National

Since Maria, he’s made a 10-hour trip for dialysis three days a week. He’s not alone.

September 20, 2018 07:00 AM

Latest News

Tropical Depression Eleven has formed. But there’s a more concerning storm out there

September 22, 2018 10:43 AM

Recognize one of these 3 Manatee fugitives? Deputies say you may be rewarded for your tip

September 22, 2018 02:04 PM

Good Samaritan stops to help driver on a Florida highway. He never got back to his car, FHP says

September 22, 2018 01:31 PM

Palmetto climbs out of early hole to beat Lake Gibson behind dominant second half

September 21, 2018 11:03 PM

Manatee gets defensive in posting shutout. Hurricanes offense comes to life after a slow start

September 21, 2018 10:43 PM

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Video shows 3 people filling trash bags with cigarettes from convenience store

September 21, 2018 11:37 AM

Commissoner Charles Smith say his opponent stole election, but cops say Reggie Bellamy did nothing wrong

September 21, 2018 01:02 PM

Feeding Tampa Bay continues efforts to connect with agencies in Manatee

September 21, 2018 02:46 PM

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Feeding Tampa Bay took over the feeding of Manatee County’s needy in July. Is it working?

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Feeding Tampa Bay took over the feeding of Manatee County’s needy in July. Is it working?

September 21, 2018 03:08 PM

Local residents create short films for festival, need votes to win People’s Choice award

September 21, 2018 03:33 PM

Worker hurt in fall at Parrish school construction site

September 21, 2018 10:34 AM

What else can Florida do to prevent red tide? Gov. Rick Scott has a few suggestions

September 20, 2018 05:24 PM

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Knowledge McDaniel saga takes another turn. Here’s how the Braden River senior got to this point

Sports

Knowledge McDaniel saga takes another turn. Here’s how the Braden River senior got to this point

September 21, 2018 02:47 PM

Manatee gets defensive in posting shutout. Hurricanes offense comes to life after a slow start

September 21, 2018 10:43 PM

Palmetto climbs out of early hole to beat Lake Gibson behind dominant second half

September 21, 2018 11:03 PM

It’s Gameday! Here’s what you need to know for Week 5 of the high school football season

September 20, 2018 12:45 PM

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Shame, fear: Survivors explain not reporting sexual assaults

National

Shame, fear: Survivors explain not reporting sexual assaults

September 22, 2018 09:53 AM

When will it end? Florence’s floodwaters rising in Carolinas

September 21, 2018 09:48 PM

The Latest: Shooting victim was recent immigrant from Nepal

September 21, 2018 09:32 PM

Watch the siblings of an Arizona congressman star in his opponent’s attack ad

September 21, 2018 08:14 PM

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Recognize one of these 3 Manatee fugitives? Deputies say you may be rewarded for your tip

Crime

Recognize one of these 3 Manatee fugitives? Deputies say you may be rewarded for your tip

September 22, 2018 02:04 PM

Good Samaritan stops to help driver on a Florida highway. He never got back to his car, FHP says

September 22, 2018 01:31 PM

His ex-girlfriend wouldn’t take him back, so he tried to burn her house down, FL cops say

September 21, 2018 09:52 PM

Palmetto police investigating another case involving three suspects stealing cigarettes

September 21, 2018 07:29 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

Puerto Rico recovery: roofless homes, closed schools, an island left to fend for itself

US territory Puerto Rico was hit by Hurricane Maria one year ago. Since then, the island has dealt with slow recovery efforts and damage cleanup, power outages, rising death toll numbers, roofless homes and more.

Blogs & Columns

College football on television (Sept. 22)

September 22, 2018 08:08 AM

Notes: Kentucky-Mississippi State will answer questions; Jimbo Fisher vs. Saban

September 20, 2018 09:36 AM

College football on television this weekend (Sept. 14-15)

September 14, 2018 10:02 AM

Galleries

Inmates booked into the Manatee County jail on Sept. 21, 2018

Inmates booked into the Manatee County jail on Sept. 21, 2018

September 21, 2018 06:23 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 17, 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 17, 2018

September 17, 2018 05:35 PM

Inmates booked into the Manatee County jail on Sept. 20, 2018

Inmates booked into the Manatee County jail on Sept. 20, 2018

September 20, 2018 07:28 AM

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Go nuts for doughnuts: Locals recommend their favorite doughnuts in Manatee County

We asked the Bradenton Herald Facebook group “Manatee Eats” for the best places to find doughnuts in Manatee County. Here’s where they recommend.

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It’s your weekend: A guide to fun things to do around Bradenton this weekend

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It’s your weekend: A guide to fun things to do around Bradenton this weekend

September 19, 2018 10:20 AM

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Listen up, Bradenton: Here’s live music near you this weekend

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Listen up, Bradenton: Here’s live music near you this weekend

September 19, 2018 10:28 AM

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