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Red tide has hurt tourism in Bradenton. It could take another big bite in 2019

Manatee County tourism officials are stepping up their efforts to promote other events to offset the drag of red tide which swept onto Anna Maria Island beaches in August.

December 10, 2018 02:35 PM

Epstein sex abuse victims press judge for decision on tossing lenient plea deal

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Epstein sex abuse victims press judge for decision on tossing lenient plea deal

December 10, 2018 06:38 PM

Bradenton man faces drug trafficking charges after heroin, guns found in home, cops say

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Bradenton man faces drug trafficking charges after heroin, guns found in home, cops say

December 10, 2018 03:09 PM

After more than two years in a shelter, Ember is looking for a home for the holidays

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After more than two years in a shelter, Ember is looking for a home for the holidays

December 10, 2018 10:51 AM

These ‘men of God’ sexually abused children. Then they found refuge at other churches

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These ‘men of God’ sexually abused children. Then they found refuge at other churches

December 09, 2018 06:30 AM

Hundreds of sex abuse allegations found in fundamental Baptist churches across U.S.

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Hundreds of sex abuse allegations found in fundamental Baptist churches across U.S.

December 09, 2018 06:30 AM

Girl tried twice to kill herself. They took her off suicide watch. It was a fatal error.

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Girl tried twice to kill herself. They took her off suicide watch. It was a fatal error.

December 04, 2018 06:00 AM

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He walked into a McDonald’s and snatched her purse. Then he ran her over, video shows

December 10, 2018 12:12 PM

They want justice after their daughters were killed abroad. But it’s like the murders never happened

December 05, 2018 08:00 AM

For-profit prison companies back criminal justice reform. It could be good for business.

December 07, 2018 02:52 PM

Florida lawmakers said ‘Groveland 4’ should be pardoned. Why hasn’t it happened?

December 06, 2018 06:32 PM

Florida’s new Republican governor wants a Democrat for this important job

December 06, 2018 02:04 PM

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Florida man nearly runs over elderly woman after stealing her purse at McDonald’s

December 10, 2018 10:44 AM

Video shows police ripping baby out of mother’s arms

December 10, 2018 01:10 PM

Dog in shelter for two years is looking for a home for the holidays

December 10, 2018 10:51 AM

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Four months later, red tide is still in our waters. Experts can’t say when it will end

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Four months later, red tide is still in our waters. Experts can’t say when it will end

December 07, 2018 09:33 AM

What are ‘community schools?’ You can find out Tuesday

December 10, 2018 06:00 AM

Meet the Palmetto resident who was inducted into Florida Veterans Hall of Fame

December 07, 2018 06:00 AM

Who needs snow when you’ve got boats? Manatee kicks off holiday season with parade

December 08, 2018 08:58 PM

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How the AAC is trying to keep UCF, USF from a potential future Power 5 move

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How the AAC is trying to keep UCF, USF from a potential future Power 5 move

December 10, 2018 04:11 PM

There’s now a Tecmo Bowl version of the Miami Miracle. And it’s glorious (LOL Gronk)

December 10, 2018 11:53 AM

Do you believe? ‘Miami Miracle’ final play lifts Dolphins past Patriots 34-33

December 09, 2018 04:16 PM

Brees leads 2nd-half comeback, Saints beat Buccaneers 28-14

December 09, 2018 10:56 PM

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Suicidal driver gets life in prison after crash killed aspiring doctor, Calif. DA says

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Suicidal driver gets life in prison after crash killed aspiring doctor, Calif. DA says

December 10, 2018 07:17 PM

Report: USOC and others delayed in response to Nassar

December 10, 2018 06:28 PM

AP All-America team: Tide leads with 4 of 10 CFP players

December 10, 2018 06:16 PM

A woman wanted to commit a mass murder – so she contacted Dylann Roof, authorities say

December 10, 2018 06:14 PM

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Epstein sex abuse victims press judge for decision on tossing lenient plea deal

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Epstein sex abuse victims press judge for decision on tossing lenient plea deal

December 10, 2018 06:38 PM

Florida man nearly runs over elderly woman after stealing her purse at McDonald’s

December 10, 2018 10:44 AM

He walked into a McDonald’s and snatched her purse. Then he ran her over, video shows

December 10, 2018 12:12 PM

Bradenton man faces drug trafficking charges after heroin, guns found in home, cops say

December 10, 2018 03:09 PM

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Women are fleeing Venezuela for a better life. They’re turning up dead.

Women like Kenny Finol and Lorena Cardozo left Venezuela to other Latin American countries to find relief from shortages, hyperinflation and unrest. Instead, these immigrants were beaten, tortured and murdered.

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With win over Gonzaga, Tennessee shows it’s title material

December 10, 2018 09:02 AM

The 2018 Christmas TV guide, from Rudolph to the Grinch and all the Hallmark movies

November 21, 2018 03:50 PM

Hugh Freeze reportedly high on list for Western Kentucky football opening

November 26, 2018 09:08 AM

Inmates booked into the Manatee County jail on Dec. 10, 2018

Inmates booked into the Manatee County jail on Dec. 10, 2018

December 10, 2018 06:24 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 3 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 3 2018

December 04, 2018 04:58 PM

Inmates booked into the Manatee County jail on Dec. 6, 2018

Inmates booked into the Manatee County jail on Dec. 6, 2018

December 06, 2018 07:43 AM

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Allman Brothers 2.0? Not quite. Duane Betts talks new project with Devon Allman, Berry Oakley Jr.

A new musical project is bringing together sons of three founding members of the Allman Brothers Band.

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Amish Kitchen: Here are some favorite Christmas goodies from the Eicher home to yours

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Amish Kitchen: Here are some favorite Christmas goodies from the Eicher home to yours

December 04, 2018 10:10 AM

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Baby Talk: What we can learn 100 years after the Spanish Flu epidemic

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Baby Talk: What we can learn 100 years after the Spanish Flu epidemic

December 03, 2018 09:36 AM

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