Daily Briefing: Assassination attempt injures Trump's ear; gunman killed

Trump left the stage bleeding after an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally. The shooter, identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, was killed. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Sun Jul 14 2024 [Assassination attempt injures Trump's ear; gunman killed]( [Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is rushed offstage during a rally on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania.]( Trump left the stage bleeding after an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally. The shooter, identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, was killed. [READ MORE]( [Hand-cut French fries at Central Café in Bradenton photographed July 2, 2024.]( [Local restaurant featured in USA TODAY for its popular French fries]( Congratulations to this Sarasota-Manatee restaurant for being featured in USA TODAY. [READ MORE]( [Dust from the Sahara Desert in northern Africa has recently affected Florida's air and is visible during sunset over the Manatee River in this photo, taken from above the Bradenton Riverwalk at 8:34 p.m. on Thursday, July 11, 2024.]( [How Saharan dust storms affect air quality, hurricanes in Sarasota]( Dust plumes from Africa are affecting Sarasota-Manatee air quality and can have an impact on possible hurricanes. [READ MORE]( [From left, Sasha Andreev, Charlie Clark, Riley McNutt and Alexander Swift are among the stars of “Twelve Angry Men: A New Musical” at Asolo Repertory Theatre.]( [Behind the Scenes: Should ‘Twelve Angry Men’ be a musical?]( The musical ‘Twelve Angry Men’ generated wide-ranging reactions at Asolo Rep. What is it about the musical that fuels such different opinions? [READ MORE]( [The historic McAlpin house/home is located at 1530 Cross St. in the heart of downtown Sarasota.]( [Cross Street vacation recommended for approval ahead of development]( The City of Sarasota Planning Board voted 3-2 to recommend allowing developer Orange Pineapple LLC to vacate downtown’s Cross Street. [READ MORE]( Advertisement TRENDING STORIES 1 [One of the best Mexican restaurants in Sarasota permanently closing]( A top Mexican restaurant in Sarasota-Manatee has announced it is permanently closing. [READ MORE]( 2 [What is a swinger lifestyle? What to know about Florida swingers]( Swinging is the practice of exchanging partners for sex and new data ranks Florida in the top 15 swinger states. [READ MORE]( 3 [Best restaurant for French fries in Sarasota area? Here's the winner!]( Craving French fries? This restaurant serves the best fries in the Sarasota and Bradenton area. [READ MORE]( 4 [Sarasota County Commission cuts funding for three popular arts groups]( Embracing Our Differences, Chalk Festival, WSLR get no tourist tax funds from Sarasota County, while commissioners ... [READ MORE]( 5 [Medical cannabis advocate Cathy Jordan dies in her Manatee County home]( Decades of Cathy Jordan's advocacy is a big reason why Floridians can legally use cannabis for medical purposes. [READ MORE]( Advertisement Vote with Confidence This 7-day newsletter course will help you be an informed voter before Nov. 5. [SIGN UP NOW]( SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper, plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. [Unlock news for $1]( [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( [Newsletters]( | [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](