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Massive gator 'Chubbs' spotted again at Palmetto golf course

Massive gator 'Chubbs' spotted again at Palmetto golf course

Massive gator 'Chubbs' spotted again at Palmetto golf course

The 15-foot gator has a following at Buffalo Creek Golf Course.

ANIMALS

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Defense in Manatee County shark-dragging case asks for more time

Defense attorneys for the two men accused in the shark-dragging case in Manatee County asked for more time for discovery.

MANATEECOUNTY
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Anna Maria Elementary closed Wednesday; no buses running from island to other schools

The district said it made the decision based on rising water levels from Hurricane Michael and the possibility of additional street flooding.

HURRICANE
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Hillsborough, Manatee counties declare local states of emergency ahead of Hurricane Michael

Officials said the declarations are out of an abundance of caution.

HURRICANE
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Tropical Storm Michael's impact on red tide may not be good news

The storm could have a significant impact on red tide...and that might not be a good thing.

NEWS
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Teen killed, others injured after SUV crashes during chase in Manatee County

According to law enforcement, all the suspects are being charged with burglary and grand theft auto. The driver could face more charged by the Traffic Homicide Investigation Unit, deputies said.

MANATEECOUNTY
Manatee deputies locate missing 62-year-old man

Richard Champion, 62, of Palmetto was released from Manatee Memorial Hospital on Sunday.

LOCAL
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Small plane crashes in Manatee County, pilot crawls from wreckage

Deputies said the pilot suffered multiple leg fractures.

MANATEECOUNTY
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Small plane crashes in Manatee County, pilot suffers broken leg

Deputies in Manatee County are investigating how a small plane crashed at Rocky Creek Ranch in Myakka City.

MANATEECOUNTY
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State Road 70 near Myakka City closed for 2-foot hole

Drivers will need to tack on an additional 4 miles to their Tuesday morning commute to get around the sinkhole.

TRAFFIC
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Death of teens prompts changes to major Manatee County roadway

The Florida Department of Transportation is cutting off a turning-lane on State Road 64 to prevent another tragedy.

MANATEECOUNTY
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Deaths of two Manatee County teens forces change on major roadway

The state is cutting off a turning-lane to prevent another tragedy.

MANATEECOUNTY