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Here’s where Tropical Storm Kirk is Sunday and where it’s going

As of the latest NOAA advisory, Tropical Storm Kirk increased speed in the Atlantic Ocean while maintaining sustained winds just at tropical storm force level. It’s track takes it directly west.

September 23, 2018 08:24 AM

Despite higher salaries, Manatee school district struggles to fill vacancies

Education

Despite higher salaries, Manatee school district struggles to fill vacancies

September 21, 2018 08:14 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

Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis stresses ‘Three E’s’ at Manatee rally

State Politics

Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis stresses ‘Three E’s’ at Manatee rally

September 22, 2018 08:13 PM

This Gainesville political family started Andrew Gillum on his politics path

State Politics

This Gainesville political family started Andrew Gillum on his politics path

September 23, 2018 06:00 AM

Puerto Rico’s suicide rates spiked after Maria. And the mental health crisis isn’t over.

National

Puerto Rico’s suicide rates spiked after Maria. And the mental health crisis isn’t over.

September 20, 2018 07:00 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

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Puerto Rican caravan to commemorate victims of Hurricane Maria

September 23, 2018 03:59 AM

Puerto Rican caravan passes Mar-a-Lago, and honors the victims of Hurricane Maria

September 22, 2018 11:42 PM

Drone video shows damage to Emerald Isle

September 23, 2018 02:39 PM

Take a close look at a potential coal ash spill on the Cape Fear River

September 23, 2018 02:39 PM

Helicopter brought in to dry PGA Tour Champions golf course

September 23, 2018 06:59 AM

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Puerto Rican caravan to commemorate victims of Hurricane Maria

September 23, 2018 03:59 AM

Drone video shows damage to Emerald Isle

September 23, 2018 02:39 PM

Take a close look at a potential coal ash spill on the Cape Fear River

September 23, 2018 02:39 PM

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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

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

September 21, 2018 03:08 PM

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

September 21, 2018 12:23 PM

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

September 21, 2018 03:33 PM

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Gators benefit from turnovers in 47-21 blowout of Tennessee

Sports

Gators benefit from turnovers in 47-21 blowout of Tennessee

September 23, 2018 12:09 AM

Francois throws 2 TD passes as Seminoles hold off NIU 37-19

September 22, 2018 09:21 PM

N’Kosi Perry sparks No. 21 Miami past FIU, 31-17

September 22, 2018 08:16 PM

Cape Coral team takes first place at redfish tournament

September 22, 2018 06:29 PM

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National

Baltimore police: Suspect dead, officer wounded in shootout

September 23, 2018 10:10 PM

Here are retail stores that might’ve gotten the beef in Thursday’s E. coli-related recall

September 23, 2018 05:25 PM

New Fallout game isn’t out until November. Boy with terminal cancer got to play it.

September 23, 2018 09:06 PM

He’s baaack. Tiger Woods is a PGA Tour winner again. Social media reacts.

September 23, 2018 05:58 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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entertainment

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

entertainment

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

entertainment

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

September 19, 2018 10:28 AM

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