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Top Headlines: Bradenton ER Wait Times, Boy Shot, DeSoto Square Mall Robbery

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Deputies say the boy was found outside his home Monday night suffering from a gunshot wound and with a gun lying next to him.

2. Southeastern Guide Dogs: Walkathons by the Numbers!

For the past three weekends, Southeastern Guide Dogs has hosted Walkathons throughout the area. Ever wonder what it takes to put on such an event? Here’s the breakdown by the numbers.

The man was armed with a silver handgun when he took a woman's purse Wednesday afternoon, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

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4. How Long is the ER Wait in Bradenton Hospitals?

Federal database reveals emergency room wait times in Bradenton, Florida and the nation.

5. Deputies: Mom Was High as Special Needs 3-Year-Old Wanders Streets

The 23-year-old woman was arrested and charged with child neglect, authorities said.

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