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BRADENTON, Fla. - Voting is over in Manatee County for a special election with two controversial issues on the ballot.

SARASOTA - Nik Wallenda is just days away from the biggest high wire walk of his life, and is close to wrapping up his practice sessions hereon the Suncoast.

Bradenton----As the June 18th Special election wraps up Supervisor of Elections Mike Bennett says has his eyes are set on the future. "Our biggest concern is the November 14th election which is a major election," Bennett, admits the June, 18th Special Election is important for more than just the measures on the ballet.

Local Habit for Humanities helping qualified Veterans for free

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Kings have reached agreement on terms of a new six-year contract with defenseman Slava Voynov.

A person familiar with the deal confirms veteran defenseman Mark Streit has agreed to a four-year, $21 million contract with the Philadelphia Flyers.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed safety Johnathan Cyprien and cornerback Dwayne Gratz. Their contracts leave the team with four draft picks unsigned. Seventh-rounders Jeremy Harris and Demetrius McCray signed rookie deals last month.

MONTCLAIR, N.J. (AP) — Four months after having wrist surgery, Hope Solo seemingly is ready to return to the starting lineup for the United States women's soccer team.