Peeping Tom, Trader Joe's, Snooty's Not Dead

Monster gator, a topless Chili’s cook, splitting Florida in two and other stories from Florida Patch.

Monster Gator, Dog Poop Dispute, Clinton Coming to Bay Area

Drugs wash up on Florida beaches, a champion bald cypress, underage drinking and other stories from Florida Patch.

Sunshine Dominates Weekend Forecast

Highs around 80 and lows in the 60s are expected.

Snooty Not Dead, 'Breaking Bad' Toys Out, Publix Pilgrims

Man shot by police officer dies, off-duty cop charged with DUI, father faces gun charges and other stories from Florida Patch.

GFWC Brandon Junior Woman's Club Celebrates Girls' Night Out Holiday Open House

November 14th holiday shopping event to raise funds for underprivileged children

School Skippers' Parents Jailed, Solar Eclipse, Topless Chili's Cook Canned

Monster pumpkin, Ebola scams, Nordstrom Rack opens soon and other stories from Florida Patch.

Chili's Cook Canned Over Shirtless Photos

The pictures were snapped in the Valrico restaurant’s kitchen.

Dad Shoots Home Invader, Open Containers on Riverwalk, 'Breaking Bad' Star Fires Back

Cop shoots like a girl, Trader Joe’s announces new location, 500-pound prisoner and other stories from Florida Patch.

The Haunted Estate and Relay For Life

The Haunted Estate and Relay for Life Fundraiser! Support a great cause and get a scare!

Video Voyeurism, 'Breaking Bad' Toys Raise Ire, Help Stuff a Charger

Vacationers cook up meth, man says he’s not guilty in quadruple homicide, nice weather and other stories from Florida Patch.

APRIL GRIFFIN HELPED CAUSE SCHOOL BUS TRAGEDIES!

Incumbent school board member April Griffin persecuted employee Dave Schmidt and helped cause Hillsborough school bus tragedies!

Mild Week Ahead for Tampa Bay

Temperatures aren’t expected to break the 90-degree mark.

On the Lighter Side: Stone Crabs, Animals Go Wild for Halloween, New I-75 Exit

Snobby city, a baby hippo, waiting tables for a cause and other stories from Florida Patch.

Cracking Down on Wrong-Way Drivers, Battling Ebola, 18 Tons of Stolen Crisco

Smart Luke Bryan Fans, a serial toilet thief, baby hippo and other stories from Florida Patch.

Orangutan Snuggles Pumpkin, Great Weather, Serial Toilet Thief

Help name a baby hippo, I-75 changes, more on FanGate and others stories from Florida Patch.

New I-75 Exit to State Road 60 Opens

Motorists are urged to use caution until they become accustomed to the change.

Weekend Weather: Practically Perfect

The forecast calls for a sunny weekend with cooler temperatures.

Mummy's Mystery, Pistol Packing Mom, Missing Woman

Crisco still missing, a new mall opens, FanGate and other stories from Florida Patch.

A Baby Hippo, Mom Arrested in Infant's Death, Tampa Called Out as Snobby

Illness closes Tampa school, stone crab season opens, cops ready for mall’s opening and other stories from Florida Patch.

New Horizons Group Homes Annual BBQ and Silent Auction

New Horizons Group Homes Annual BBQ and Silent Auction

Smart Luke Bryan Fans, Michelle Obama, Arrest Made in Attack on 80-Year-Old

Upcoming debate, Ebola gear pulled out for former candidate’s arrest, same-sex marriages and other stories from Florida Patch.

36,000 Pounds of Crisco Swiped, Truck vs. Home Crash, Free Coffee

Candidate wants to legalize all pot, babies left home alone, cops work for tips and other stories from Florida Patch.

Tampa Bay Water - Source Water Protection Mini-Grant Applications Accepted

Tampa Bay Water - Source Water Protection Mini-Grant Applications Accepted

Good News: Safety-Minded Boys Honored, 450 Job Openings, Historic Golf Course Get Accolades

Capital Grille coming to Sarasota, trapped dog saved, a winning swing and other stories from Florida Patch.

Deputy Stops Jogger's Attacker, Trapped Dog Rescued, Meatless Mondays

Hulk Hogan’s kid has naked pictures hacked, 450 job openings, Enterovirus D68 arrives in Tampa Bay and other stories from Florida Patch.

Fall Fest ~ Saturday, Oct 18th 5-8 pm in Brandon ~ ALL FUN, ALL FREE!

Fall Fest ~ Saturday, Oct 18th 5-8 pm ~ ALL FUN, ALL FREE! Bouncy houses, Dunk Tank, Trunk-or-treat, Face Painting, Balloon Art and more!

The Who, a Giant Eyeball, Live Grenade on Water Heater

Weekend events, prostitution crackdown, gubernatorial hopefuls square off in debates and other stories from Florida Patch.

'Stingray Shuffle,' Candle in Car Sparks Fire, Selfless Cop Catches Attacker

Robbery suspect’s selfie could get him caught, Florida politicians want Ebola travel ban, high cell phone taxes and other stories from Flori

Enterovirus D68, Cockatoo Thief, Cops Seize $550,000 in Drugs

Deputy’s swing gets noticed, same-sex marriage ban, St. Pete ties to “American Horror Story” and other stories from Florida Patch.

Enterovirus D68: What You Need to Know

As the illness makes its way to the Tampa Bay area, there are a few things you need to know.

Enterovirus D68 Makes its Way to Tampa Bay

A 10-year-old girl is recovering from the virus, which has caused several deaths across the country this year.

Dog Rescued, 450 New Jobs, Jaguars Apologize

Meatless Mondays, sheriff’s office employee charged with abuse, new outlet mall moves forward and other stories from Florida Patch.

Cops Offer 'Zombie' Advice, Ebola Scares, Nick Hogan's Nude Photos Hacked

Ybor shooting victim identified, kids honored for smart thinking, wrong-way wreck and other stories from Florida Patch.

Sunshine Dominates Workweek Forecast

Temperatures will start to climb back up to the upper 80s as the week progresses.

Inmate of the Month, Grenade on the Beach, Jeb for President

Duke ordered to refund $54 million, etailers change coupon policies, Al Lang under new management and other stories from Florida Patch.

ICYMI: Man's Spare Change Adds Up to $21,495 for Animal Rescue

The Bradenton man donated 2,500 pounds of coins to the Gulf Shore Animal League.

Walmart Ends BOGOs, $54 Million Refund for Duke Customers, 'Flesh-Eating' Bacteria

Phony health worker charged in burglaries, a not so “grate” thief, free Lightning tickets and other stories from Florida Patch.

Dover Woman Hospitalized with 'Flesh-Eating' Bacteria

She was infected while fishing in Cockroach Bay last week.

Cooler Weather on the Way

Sunday’s high isn’t expected to break the 80-degree mark.

The Rays, Grenade on a Beach, Drug Search Turns Up Ironic Bumper Sticker

George W. wants Jeb Bush to run in 2016, no federal charges for Zimmerman, another wrong-way driver and other stories from Florida Patch.