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Armed home invasion robbery in Bradenton

Bradenton, Florida -- Detectives are looking for three men who robbed a local home in Bradenton. 

On May 4, around 2 in the morning, a trio of masked black males, armed with various weapons, including guns, forced their way into the rear of a home as the victims slept.  

The occupants included two women and a 7-month-old child. 

Once inside, the suspect took valuables from the home, and then fled.  

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Making a Difference: 13th Avenue Dream Center

Bradenton, Florida -- 13th Avenue Dream Center is making a significant difference by positively impacting the lives of many children.

"They have an opportunity to see that it can be done and no one has forgotten about them," says Assistant Dean David Muhammad.

The children here say if the Dream Center didn't have its doors open, they don't know where they would be.

"They keep me active in sports, they keep me active in doing my homework... like, whenever I'm having trouble, they stop me from causing trouble," says student T'aliyah Bell.

Woman arrested for neglecting her 4 children

Manatee County, Florida -- A woman has been arrested for child neglect and her four children are now in the shelter of Child Protection Services.

While conducting a joint child welfare investigation with Manatee County Child Program Services, a deputy observed the home of the suspect to be in deplorable conditions. 

Some of the children, ages 5, 2, 1, and 6 months were left either unattended or outside playing next to a busy roadway. 

Man arrested for robbing two convenience stores

Manatee County, Florida -- A man has been arrested for robbing two convenience stores. 

Gary Robinson robbed a Circle K and a 7-11 in Bradenton around two in the morning on May 3. 

Reportedly, Robinson walked into a 7-11 on Pearl Avenue and went to the back of the store to get a drink. Robinson then went to the cashier as if to purchase the drink but when the cash register was opened, the Robinson lunged over the counter for the open cash drawer.

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Country Hall of Fame artist to perform at annual fundraiser

Country Hall of Fame artist to perform at annual fundraiser

Palmetto, Florida  -- Attendees to an annual music and entertainment fundraiser will get a very special treat! A Country Music Hall of Fame superstar will be performing at the Manatee School for the Arts this weekend.

Founder of Super Group ALABAMA, Jeff Cook, will perform at the 3rd annual Del Couch Music Education fundraiser on Saturday, May 4. Also taking the stage will be Rock n Roll icon Rick Derringer and 11-year-old Jake Castro who recently played at the Florida Strawberry Festival.

EXTRA: 5 things to lower your cable bill

St. Petersburg, FL -- If you have cable then you know it can be expensive. But experts say there are 5 things you can go to get a better rate and save money.

First, do some research, shop around and play the competition card.

Missing child in Manatee County

Manatee County, Florida -- Detectives are searching for a 12-year-old boy who didn't come home after school.

Sergio Garcia was reported missing on May 2, after he did not come home from Harllee Middle School.

Sergio has a history of running away. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Sergio is asked to call the Manatee County Sheriff's Office at (941) 747-3011.