Miami, FL|News|
FL Lightning Activity Higher Than Average So Far This Year
FL has seen a surge in lightning activity so far this year and six lightning deaths, data shows.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Florida State News
Across Florida|News|
3 FL Fine Dining Restaurants Named ‘Best Of The Best’
When it comes to fine dining, three restaurants in Florida hit the mark with tourists
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Starbucks Closing 9 Shops | Robot Food Delivery Considered | Hawkers Expansion: FL Business
Coffee Chain Partners With Sprouts | Airport To Welcome Dunkin’ | Chicken Salad Chain Moves Into Sarasota County | Hospital Expansion
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
USF Football Alum Runs Daily To Raise Awareness Of Father’s Kidney Transplant Need
A USF football alum just marked his 50th daily 1-mile run as he raises awareness of his father’s need for a kidney transplant.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
St. Pete Ghost Hunters To Investigate Downtown Hotel Haunting
Spirits of St. Petersburg will investigate one of downtown’s historic hotels for the National Day of Ghost Hunting.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa Coffee Company Opens New Cafes Through Sprouts Partnership
A Tampa-based coffee company is opening new cafes in Sprouts Farmers Market locations across the Tampa Bay area.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
The Third Place's Community Debate Returns To St. Pete
The Third Place, which focuses on community conversation and connection, will host a St. Pete debate about FL's Amendment 3.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
‘First They Came For My College’ Brings New College Upheaval To FL Theaters
A documentary about the conservative takeover of New College of Florida in Sarasota is being shown in theaters around the state.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Tropicana Field Fan Host Authors Book About Life In The Stands
A Tampa Bay Rays fan host who wrote a book about working at Tropicana Field will be part of a Sept. 26 book fair at Cordova Inn.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Man Fled 2 Crash Sites, Filed False Stolen Car Report: St. Pete Police
A man faces charges after fleeing 2 crash sites — one on foot — and falsely reporting that his vehicle had been stolen, St. Pete police said
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Victim In Fiery McLaren Crash With Auto Influencer ID'd As FL Hooters Calendar Girl
The second passenger involved in a violent McLaren crash in Orange County that left the car split in half was identified as Florida woman.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Veteran Gravely Injured In Syria To Take On Water Skiing In FL
A veteran gravely injured in an ISIS suicide bombing will offer a preview of the Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team's upcoming adaptive clinic.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Across Florida|News|
Pilot Dies In Small Plane Crash Near Space Coast Regional Airport: FD
The aircraft reportedly struck a power line before crashing and a fire broke out, officials say.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Miami, FL|News|
'Utter Destruction': NTSB Chair Describes Wake Of Amazon Flight Crash That Left 5 Dead, 5 Hurt In Miami
UPDATE: Jennifer Homendy painted the scene, recounting marks on the pavement, a van "torn apart," and the vehicle components strewn about
Lisa Finn and Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Couple That Lost Everything In Hurricanes Opens Tampa Guitar Shop
After losing everything in Hurricanes Helene, Milton, a St. Pete Beach couple is celebrating the opening of their new guitar shop in Tampa.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
AL Teen’s Dream Of Becoming A Mermaid Came True At Weeki Wachee
Make-A-Wish Southern Florida helped a 16-year-old AL girl fulfill her dream of becoming a mermaid with a visit to Weeki Wachee.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
30+ Local Authors To Join FloridaRAMA's First Literary Festival
FloridaRAMA in St. Petersburg is bringing together more than 30 local authors, as well as arts vendors, for its first literary festival.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
DeFlock St. Pete To Host First Public Meeting
A grassroots group opposing the use of Flock Safety license plate-reading cameras, DeFlock St. Pete, will hold its first public meeting.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Paint 22, Tropical Home Gallery Partner To Create Ybor City Creative Hub
The veteran-focused arts organization Paint 22 has partnered with a new Ybor City art gallery to open a new creative hub in the district.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Andy Warhol Birthday Party Brings Pop Art, Impersonators To FloridaRAMA
A pop art celebration brings artists, impersonators and the spirit of Warhol’s NYC Factory to Floridarama at the Factory in St. Pete.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
One Community Grocery Co-op To Launch Produce Box Program
After years of working to improve food insecurity in south St. Pete, One Community Grocery Co-op plans to launch a new produce box program.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Historic Cuban Club Restoration Aims To Preserve Ybor Landmark For ‘Another 100 Years’
Ongoing renovations at Ybor City's Cuban Club, including watertightening and reconstructing historic features, are in their final stretch.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
FloridaRAMA Offers Maker Mondays, A New Series Of Creative Workshops In St. Pete
St. Petersburg arts destination FloridaRAMA has launched Maker Mondays, a new weekly series of creative workshops.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
