Top Headlines: Crime-Fighting Garbage Men, Home Invasion Shooting, Teacher of Year

Waste Management and Manatee County partner to train trash collectors to help report suspicious activity to authorities.

2. Deputies: Man Shot During Home Invasion in Bradenton

The man drove himself to the hospital after the incident, according to authorities, who found evidence of a shooting and drug use at the home.

3. Manatee County Names Teacher of the Year

The winner was honored with a 2013 Toyota Prius.

4. Video: Bishop Planetarium's View of Education

The Bishop Planetarium at the South Florida Museum can showcase places not normally seen by the human eye, from the depths of space to the interior of our cells.

5. UPDATE: Runaway Child Located

Dominique Hawkins had been last seen at Manatee Children's Service at 9 a.m. Monday. She's been located, the sheriff's office said Tuesday afternoon.

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