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This weekend, Manatee County is expanding their cleanup efforts by shifting their focus to smaller canals and waterways. (Bay News 9 image)

Manatee County expands red tide cleanup efforts

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Former lion-tamer Tammy Wallenda, granddaughter of circus superstar Karl Wallenda, died Tuesday at the age of 53. (Photo Courtesy: Wallenda family)

Former lion-tamer Tammy Wallenda has died at the age of 53

Manatee County

Submitted via our Spectrum Bay News 9 app: A beautiful sunrise over Northshore Park on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. (Thomas Rinkenberg, viewer)

Weather forecast: Lower coverage of storms today

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Two injured during a shooting at a Bradenton nightclub

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According to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office, emergency personnel responded to a home in the 12000 block of Elgin Boulevard. (Trevor Pettiford, Spectrum Bay News 9)

Hernando deputies: Baby dies after being left in hot car

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Florida Early Voting begins: What you need to know

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Of the 32 Florida counties named in the lawsuit, four are in the Tampa Bay area: Citrus, Hernando, Manatee and Pasco. (Adria Iraheta, staff)

New lawsuit alleges several Florida counties violating Puerto Ricans' right to vote

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This is the portion of the sewer pipe that was damaged Thursday while city workers were removing tree stumps near Lake Parker. The damaged pipe led to a massive sewage spill into the lake. (Stephanie Claytor, staff)

Massive Lakeland sewage spill causes concern for residents

Polk County

Safety harnesses connect thrill seekers on the top of the 200-foot SheiKra drop. (Virginia Johnson, staff)

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The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has released new surveillance video in the hopes of catching two thieves.

Sheriff's Office: Newly released surveillance video could be key in catching vehicle thieves

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PETA calls for hot car warning signs at all Busch Gardens parks

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Submitted via our Spectrum Bay News 9 app: A beautiful sunrise over Northshore Park on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. (Thomas Rinkenberg, viewer)

Weather forecast: Lower coverage of storms today

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