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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

Hurricane

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

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

September 22, 2018 08:13 PM

Watch a protestor get removed from Ron DeSantis rally

September 22, 2018 08:13 PM

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

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Watch a protestor get removed from Ron DeSantis rally

September 22, 2018 08:13 PM

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

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

Local

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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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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Legal immigrants who get government assistance won’t get green cards under Trump proposal

National

Legal immigrants who get government assistance won’t get green cards under Trump proposal

September 22, 2018 09:26 PM

‘Prophet’ said the $162K was for starving kids but instead went on shopping sprees, reports say

September 22, 2018 07:12 PM

Shame, fear: Survivors explain not reporting sexual assaults

September 22, 2018 09:53 AM

Paul Simon wraps up farewell tour back home

September 23, 2018 03:20 AM

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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

How a hate-crime probe led to a car chase and deadly shoot-em-up with feds and cops

September 21, 2018 09:31 AM

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

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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

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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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