Top Colleges, Sea Turtle Nests, Ford’s Garage Expanding: Good News

Patch operates 23 daily news sites in Florida. The following are some of the top good news stories from the past few weeks:

Deputies Rescue Baby From Man Allegedly High On Molly

Two Pasco County deputies are being lauded as heroes after they wrestled a baby away from a man accused of walking on a busy roadway, high on Molly, with the child in his arms.

Record-Breaking Sea Turtle Nesting Season: Mote Reports

The Gulf Coast’s sea turtle nesting season is only two months in and scientists from Sarasota’s Mote Marine Laboratory are already reporting a record-breaking year.

Top Colleges in Florida, According to Forbes’ Latest Rankings

Several Florida schools made Forbes’ 2016 college rankings, but none scored especially high in the survey that put an emphasis on return on investment.

St. Petersburg Named 1 of Kiplinger’s Best Places to Retire

When it comes to places that support a healthy, active retirement lifestyle, it’s hard to top St. Petersburg. At least, that’s the conclusion the folks at Kiplinger magazine came to after crunching statistics for its “Great Places to Retire for Your Good Health” rankings.

Watch: Adorable ‘Nae Nae’ Dance-Off Between Kids, Cop

Sometimes you’ve just got to dance the “Nae Nae.” At least that seems to have been the case for Sanford Police Officer Inoa Tuesday night.

Pokémon GO Takes Over Busch Gardens

Pokémon GO players have a new place to meet up and catch ‘em all courtesy of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. The theme park has announced its intent to become the “ultimate Pokémon GO’ destination this summer.

Deputy Doubles As Firefighter, Saves Home

A Hillsborough County Sheriff’s deputy recently took his oath to protect and serve to a whole new level by doubling as a firefighter of sorts. His quick action is credited for containing damage from a recent blaze to a home’s kitchen area.

Challenge Accepted: St. Pete Police Dance in the Streets

The men and women at the St. Petersburg Police Department aren’t the type to back down from a challenge. To prove that point, they’re even willing to dance in the streets.

Ford’s Garage Planning 3 New Tampa Bay Area Sites: Reports

Tampa Bay area residents tired of driving to Brandon to sink their teeth into Ford’s Garage burgers may soon find more locations in the region to serve them.

4 Tampa Bay Area Eateries Named ‘Most Scenic’

Tampa Bay area residents looking for great views with their meals don’t have to travel far to visit a few of the restaurants named the “most scenic” by the folks at OpenTable.com. In fact, four of the Top 100 are located right in the region.

Tampa 10th Best City for Renters, Study Finds

Tampa is one of the Top 10 best cities in the country for renters. That’s the conclusion the folks at WalletHub came to after crunching data related to the nation’s 150 biggest cities.

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