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He shot and killed a 9-year-old Bradenton boy 12 years ago. Now he’ll be re-sentenced

It was one of the more notorious crimes in recent Manatee County history.

April 19, 2019 04:31 PM

26-year-old man killed in deadly road rage shooting in Parrish, Manatee deputies say

Crime

26-year-old man killed in deadly road rage shooting in Parrish, Manatee deputies say

April 20, 2019 06:28 PM

School district’s costly software ‘barely’ operational, superintendent says

Education

School district’s costly software ‘barely’ operational, superintendent says

April 19, 2019 03:53 PM

Red tide is gone. Tourism officials launch $250,000 campaign to bring visitors back

Local

Red tide is gone. Tourism officials launch $250,000 campaign to bring visitors back

April 19, 2019 06:00 AM

Graffiti found at Bradenton skate park. Cops say it raises red flags about potential gang activity

Crime

Graffiti found at Bradenton skate park. Cops say it raises red flags about potential gang activity

April 19, 2019 12:42 PM

Florida knew Hurricane Michael was bad. Now, scientists reveal just how strong it was.

Florida

Florida knew Hurricane Michael was bad. Now, scientists reveal just how strong it was.

April 19, 2019 11:52 AM

The best of the best: Here’s how Lakewood Ranch High’s softball team got to No. 1 in the country

Sports

The best of the best: Here’s how Lakewood Ranch High’s softball team got to No. 1 in the country

April 19, 2019 09:54 AM

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Horse pinned under fallen tree after Florida storms saved by fire rescue

April 20, 2019 04:22 PM

Manatee County announces temporary closure of boat ramp during dredging improvements

April 20, 2019 03:17 PM

Team Double Bounty captures elusive title. Here’s how the anglers finally broke through

April 20, 2019 03:00 PM

A fence-busting 600-pound gator pays a visit to a Miami neighborhood

April 20, 2019 01:47 PM

Good Friday brings protests — but no apparent changes — at shelter for migrant youths

April 19, 2019 09:01 PM

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Watch this 10-year-old say he’s spotted the Easter Bunny

April 20, 2019 12:05 PM

This is why we celebrate Earth Day

April 20, 2019 12:00 PM

Good Friday and the first night of Passover coincide. What will interfaith families do?

April 19, 2019 05:55 AM

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Manatee County announces temporary closure of boat ramp during dredging improvements

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Manatee County announces temporary closure of boat ramp during dredging improvements

April 20, 2019 03:17 PM

A magic carpet ride through the streets of Palmetto for annual children’s parade

April 19, 2019 12:50 PM

The curious circumstances that led to the SunPass debacle were years in the making

April 18, 2019 05:00 AM

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

April 19, 2019 08:23 AM

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The best of the best: Here’s how Lakewood Ranch High’s softball team got to No. 1 in the country

Sports

The best of the best: Here’s how Lakewood Ranch High’s softball team got to No. 1 in the country

April 19, 2019 09:54 AM

Team Double Bounty captures elusive title. Here’s how the anglers finally broke through

April 20, 2019 03:00 PM

Betts, Moreland homer in 8th, Red Sox beat Rays 6-4

April 19, 2019 11:32 PM

Prep roundup: ODA, Cardinal Mooney win Class 1A-District 17 lacrosse titles

April 19, 2019 10:24 PM

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Read and search the 400-page Mueller report here

National

Read and search the 400-page Mueller report here

April 18, 2019 11:28 AM

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

April 18, 2019 09:38 AM

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

April 18, 2019 09:38 AM

Read and search the 400-page Mueller report here

April 18, 2019 11:28 AM

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Have you seen one of these 6 Manatee fugitives? If so, you could earn a $3,000 reward

Crime

Have you seen one of these 6 Manatee fugitives? If so, you could earn a $3,000 reward

April 19, 2019 08:23 PM

Driver and teen in stolen car crash into living room of Bradenton home, police say

April 18, 2019 06:37 PM

26-year-old man killed in deadly road rage shooting in Parrish, Manatee deputies say

April 20, 2019 06:28 PM

Eleven years a fugitive, drunk driver who killed retirees on Easter Sunday is captured

April 19, 2019 03:30 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

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 1, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 1, 2019

April 04, 2019 04:59 PM

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Need plans for Easter brunch or dinner? Here are some dining options around Bradenton

Easter Sunday is April 21. Here are some brunch and dinner options around Bradenton and Manatee County.

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Just look at that view: Locals recommend favorite spots for waterfront dining in Manatee County

Food & Drink

Just look at that view: Locals recommend favorite spots for waterfront dining in Manatee County

April 18, 2019 11:25 AM

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Cabaret, comedy and a celebration of immigration. A new show hits Sarasota this weekend

Entertainment

Cabaret, comedy and a celebration of immigration. A new show hits Sarasota this weekend

April 17, 2019 10:10 AM

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