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U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Sarasota, announced Monday that he's sponsoring legislation to encourage employers to keep Social Security numbers off common federal tax forms, hoping to cut down on victims…Click to Continue »

MANATEE -- Former Florida House Rep. Ron Reagan announced Monday that he will run for the District 1 Manatee County Commission seat currently held by Larry Bustle.Click to Continue »

West Manatee Fire Rescue District Deputy Chief Brett Pollock will be presented with the Congressional Career Service Award next week by U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan.Click to Continue »

BRADENTON -- The world's largest collection of fossilized poop will be unveiled Saturday at the South Florida Museum for National Fossil Day.Click to Continue »

PALMETTO -- Rebekah Lester loves her students, but the ones she remembers most are the children who are "hard to reach" in school yet find a connection through music.Click to Continue »

WHEATON, Ill. - There's a prolific new artist in residence at the Danada Equestrian Center near Wheaton.Click to Continue »

Get a quick video summary of the top local news for Monday, Sept. 28.Click to Continue »

Raul Castro, Obama to address U.N. on Monday in first General Assembly session since renewal of U.S.-Cuban relations…Click to Continue »

World's largest coastal cleanup back in Manatee County Saturday.Click to Continue »

Weekly gallery, Sept. 28, 2015…Click to Continue »