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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

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler is back on the field with stitches on his face and blood on his jersey after a vicious collision at home plate.

Friday, April 26: Hershey 5, Providence 2

TORONTO (AP) — Edwin Encarnacion hit a two-run homer, J.P. Arencibia and Maicer Izturis added back-to-back shots and the Toronto Blue Jays won their seventh straight game, beating the Colorado Rockies 8-3 Tuesday night.

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres say minor league outfielder Donavan Tate has reported to extended spring training in Arizona.