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Preliminary statewide test scores were released Monday, following a statement from the Florida Association of District School Superintendents saying they've lost faith in the system.Click to Continue »

SARASOTA -- University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee is one of the nation's safest universities, according to a ranking by home security company ADT.Click to Continue »

TALLAHASSEE -- Pricing for the 2015-16 Open Enrollment period for the Florida Prepaid plans were recently approved and officials are touting another year of low prices for Florida families.Click to Continue »

BRADENTON -- The Tampa Bay Rays and Helios Education Foundation recognized a new class of Take Stock in Children scholars for 2015-16 during a pregame presentation at Tropicana Field.Click to Continue »

The principal at Sugg Middle School is being reassigned to another position in the district, according to Manatee County School District officials.Click to Continue »

Padi's owner's attorney has filed the response to the motion in the Padi case.Click to Continue »

Tropical Storm Joaquin formed in the Atlantic on Monday, becoming the 10th named storm of the season, while Hurricane Marty ambled toward the south-central coast of Mexico in the eastern…Click to Continue »

A woman is charged with trafficking heroin, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.Click to Continue »

Get a quick video summary of the top local news for Tuesday, Sept. 29.Click to Continue »

Gulf Coast Community Foundation in Venice names new leader.Click to Continue »