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Parkland students asked Legislature not to arm teachers. Senate voted yes to guns.

The Florida Senate voted 22-17 for an expansion of the “Guardian” program.

April 23, 2019 01:52 PM

Half-cent sales tax will fund new Manatee animal shelter, Lincoln Park Pool

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Half-cent sales tax will fund new Manatee animal shelter, Lincoln Park Pool

April 23, 2019 04:26 PM

Florida Senate unanimously votes to approve cancer coverage for firefighters

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Florida Senate unanimously votes to approve cancer coverage for firefighters

April 23, 2019 04:52 PM

Florida may raise requirements for Bright Futures. It could hurt students of color most

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Florida may raise requirements for Bright Futures. It could hurt students of color most

April 23, 2019 05:28 PM

Bradenton woman shot on Easter has died. Her boyfriend now faces murder charge, cops say

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Bradenton woman shot on Easter has died. Her boyfriend now faces murder charge, cops say

April 23, 2019 12:00 PM

DeSoto Historical Society bans Bradenton City Council member from Grand Parade

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DeSoto Historical Society bans Bradenton City Council member from Grand Parade

April 23, 2019 11:41 AM

ACLU warns people not to travel to Florida if Legislature passes sanctuary city ban

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ACLU warns people not to travel to Florida if Legislature passes sanctuary city ban

April 23, 2019 01:22 PM

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Ex-Broward Sheriff Israel loses fight to get job back after ruling by state’s high court

April 23, 2019 08:01 PM

What’s known about the E. coli outbreak that’s sickened 156 and now includes Florida

April 23, 2019 08:20 PM

Cops used road spikes to get woman with kids to stop after high-speed chase in the Keys

April 23, 2019 06:24 PM

Here are nominations for the renaming of Johnson-Wakeland IB School

April 23, 2019 04:08 PM

Is someone shopping video of Robert Kraft’s spa visit? Judge lets lawyers pursue tip

April 23, 2019 05:23 PM

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Police investigate shooting at Sarasota apartment complex

April 23, 2019 07:42 PM

Caretaker caught on video hitting group home resident with frying pan, Florida cops say

April 23, 2019 06:00 PM

Commissioner makes plea for funding Animal Services facility

April 23, 2019 04:13 PM

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As Petland prepares new Manatee County location, officials consider ‘puppy mill’ ban

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As Petland prepares new Manatee County location, officials consider ‘puppy mill’ ban

April 23, 2019 07:22 PM

These are Manatee’s high-priority crash locations. Here’s what’s being done to make them safer

April 22, 2019 04:12 PM

Mayor Wayne Poston files for a sixth term bid. Here’s why

April 23, 2019 02:18 PM

Here are nominations for the renaming of Johnson-Wakeland IB School

April 23, 2019 04:08 PM

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Florida Gators staff member charged with aggravated stalking, court records show

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Florida Gators staff member charged with aggravated stalking, court records show

April 23, 2019 11:14 AM

New dad Zunino hits 2-run HR to help Rays rally past Royals

April 22, 2019 11:14 PM

NFL draft: Ranking the top 50 prospects

April 23, 2019 04:00 AM

Peter Schmuck: Only mystery surrounding NFL’s high-tech scheduling system is why it doesn’t work

April 22, 2019 04:00 AM

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Trump initially called Mueller election probe ‘the end of my presidency,’ report says

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Trump initially called Mueller election probe ‘the end of my presidency,’ report says

April 18, 2019 09:38 AM

No shower caps, pajamas or bonnets: Texas school imposes dress code — on parents

April 23, 2019 08:15 PM

S&P 500, Nasdaq close at record highs as earnings roll in

April 23, 2019 07:55 PM

Is someone shopping video of Robert Kraft’s spa visit? Judge lets lawyers pursue tip

April 23, 2019 05:23 PM

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Shooting at Sarasota apartment complex leaves teen injured, police say

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Shooting at Sarasota apartment complex leaves teen injured, police say

April 23, 2019 06:26 PM

Charges dropped against Broward teen who was head-slammed on pavement by sheriff’s deputy

April 23, 2019 04:23 PM

Shooting at Sarasota apartment complex leaves teen injured, police say

April 23, 2019 06:26 PM

Easter Bunny in Florida street brawl is a wanted man with a violent past, cops say

April 23, 2019 03:23 PM

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Blogs & Columns

Kamala Harris isn’t the only Californian running for president. Eric Swalwell joins 2020 field

April 08, 2019 07:12 PM

Bruce Pearl sends right message after Auburn’s gut-wrenching loss

April 08, 2019 02:23 PM

Cole Anthony releases his top four. Is UNC the leader?

April 01, 2019 12:22 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 15, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 15, 2019

April 19, 2019 01:05 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 8, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 8, 2019

April 11, 2019 01:19 PM

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McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 1, 2019

April 04, 2019 04:59 PM

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Local

Homeless Bradenton woman loves the choice she has made. You may have seen her at Walmart

A Manatee County homeless woman, often seen sitting on a bus bench along Cortez Road in Bradenton near Walmart, shares her story.

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The annual DeSoto Grand Parade is Saturday. Here are 5 things to know before you go

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The annual DeSoto Grand Parade is Saturday. Here are 5 things to know before you go

April 23, 2019 10:00 AM

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Focus on Manatee: Community engagement in education is shifting to results-first approach

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Focus on Manatee: Community engagement in education is shifting to results-first approach

April 19, 2019 08:23 AM

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