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.
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.