Top 10 July Stories: Rape Arrest, School Grades

1. Deputies: This Man Kidnapped, Raped 5-Year-Old in Bradenton

Manatee County authorities are still looking for the suspect, who was seen on security video trying to board a bus Monday after the alleged attack.

2. Body of Missing Swimmer Found Drowned at Anna Maria Beach

Rescuers in boats and helicopters began searching for a teen swimmer swept into the Gulf of Mexico Saturday evening, but suspended the search until visibility improves Sunday morning.

3. 2013 School Grades: 30 Manatee Schools Drop

Officials cite tougher standards for the drop in FCAT grades from the state of Florida.

4. Arrest Made in Child Rape Case

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office has announced that an arrest has been made in connection with the abduction and rape of a 5-year-old Bradenton girl.

5. PHOTOS: Funnel Clouds in Bradenton

Patch readers shared their photos of funnel clouds spotted in Bradenton Tuesday evening. Did you spot anything?

6. Another Day, Another Funnel Cloud in Bradenton

This one apparently popped up Monday evening in the Lakewood Ranch area. Did you spot it?

7. Coach Charged, Details Emerge in Manatee High School Case

Details have emerged from the case that has Manatee High School employee facing several misdemeanor charges for allegations that he inappropriately touched several students and three coworkers.

8. Is Beer Can Island in Jeopardy?

A controversial beach restoration project is designed to prevent erosion at Longboat Pass, but critics say it has the potential to also end recreational boat use at the island.

9. Police: Elderly Man Solicited Teens for Sex Near School

The juveniles said they were approached by the suspect near Ballard Elementary School in Bradenton and he asked them if they would have sex for money.

10. Black Bear Spotted in East Manatee

Bears in Bradenton? One homeowner tells local news station WWSB ABC 7 it's true, and she has the photos to prove it.