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BRADENTON - A Manatee County judge did not release Dale Couch on bond Friday. Judge Robert Farrance says he wants more time to consider whether the Manatee County Sheriff's lieutenant accused of molesting two children poses a threat before he decides.

SARASOTA COUNTY - Memorial Day weekend kicked off with a solemn tradition: placing flags at the resting site of those who served.  Friday in Venice they did just that, along with song and ceremony.

MYAKKA CITY - A Hazmat team was called out to a vehicle crash scene in Myakka City Friday afternoon.

TALLAHASSEE - The founder of the Asolo Repertory Theatre is being remembered by colleagues and friends.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Flynn Robinson, the former NBA guard who played on the Los Angeles Lakers' 1971-72 championship team, has died after a two-year fight with cancer. He was 72.

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox have placed outfielder Shane Victorino and third baseman Will Middlebrooks on the 15-day disabled list and recalled right-hander Alfredo Aceves and infielder Jose Iglesias.

CINCINNATI (AP) — The Bengals have signed running back Giovani Bernard of North Carolina, leaving only one of their 10 draft picks without a deal.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Davey Johnson says he's not going to shave until the Washington Nationals start hitting.