Free burgers, serial coin thief nabbed, home invasion arrests and other stories from Florida Patch.
Puss caterpillars, same-sex marriage battle, robber can’t resist cats and other stories from Florida Patch.
Puss caterpillars, robbery spree, same-sex marriage battle continues and other stories from Florida Patch.
Floridians are being warned to steer clear of the fuzzy caterpillars that can produce serve reactions in some people.
Saturday’s heat index could rise to 100.
City plans to bus some homeless out of town, drowning victim identified, new name for the Ice Palace and other stories from Florida Patch.
Scott leads Crist in the polls, Bay Area schools make the grade and other stories from Florida Patch.
“Spiderman” robs store, $1 million winner, Bubba might be returning and other stories from Florida Patch.
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The storm isn’t a threat to Tampa Bay, but that doesn't mean we'll be shower-free over the next few days.
False alarm, brave cop, saggy pants ban, sitters sells pooch on Craigslist, bye-bye Bubba and other stories from Florida Patch.
The average motorist will see annual registration fees drop by $25 a year.
The National Safety Council estimates car accidents will kill 395 people over the 2014 Labor Day weekend.
Saying ‘no’ to Common Core, shark attacks, Bubba booted and other stories from Florida Patch.
AAA Auto Club South offers impaired motorists a safe way home in an emergency.
Samurai sword-wielder shot, school lockdown, protection for manatees and other stories from Florida Patch.
Former principal charged with sexual battery, prostitution sting, dad stabbed by babysitters and other stories from Florida Patch.
Facebook post gets boy kicked out of school, Duke Energy says it will offer credits and more stories from Florida Patch.
Tropical weather heats up, Gov. Scott takes aim at standardized tests and other stories from Florida Patch.
Legally blind man shoots intruder, USF Bulls Walk, Primary Elections and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Blood donors will get a limited edition T-shirt and a $10 gift card.
The annual event raises awareness of pedestrian and bicycle safety.
Forecasters are saying the Tampa Bay area is in for a fairly normal week in weather.
Living off the grid, braving lightning, Falcon’s Fury, “Breaking Bad” and other stories from Florida Patch.
Living off the grid gets woman in trouble, popcorn problems, Falcon’s Fury raises concerns and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Forecasters say the Bay Area’s in for a hot weekend with feels-like temperatures climbing as high as 108.
Coffee drinkers pay it forward, giant grouper swallows shark whole, “Breaking Bad” star isn’t so bad and other stories from Florida Patch.
Should cops have body cams, school psychologist arrested, Davis Islands shooting and other stories from Florida Patch.
Song calls out Pam Bondi, Trayvon Martin’s parents weigh in on Missouri shooting, no dogs allowed and other stories from Florida Patch.
Employee accused of stealing $250,000, St. Pete Beach says no to parking tickets and other stories from Florida Patch.
The slow storm season has been a relief to many, but tropical weather tends to pick up right about…now.
The Refinery gets recognized, same-gender schools under fire, “The Purge” has a community on edge and other stories from Florida Patch.
Teen indicted in Pinellas Trail murder, U.S. Coast Guard saves eight people and lower auto registration fees coming soon.
Forecasters anticipate conditions will improve slightly as the weekend wears on.
Church helps kids stand up to bullies, Bush says no to medical marijuana, Tampa Bay weekend things and other stories from Florida Patch.
Patch guide to top events happening in Tampa Bay for the weekend ending Sunday, Aug. 17.
Another mom arrested for letting kids go to park alone, 10th anniversary of Hurricane Charley and other stories from Florida Patch.
What do you remember about the Category 4 storm that barreled through Central Florida?