Legalizing Living in Sin, Spring Break Smackdown, Pastor Says 'Thank God' for Pot

Patch operates 23 daily news sites in Florida. The following are some of the top headlines from the past day:

• Florida Lawmaker Accused of Punching Spring Breaker
• Paul Mitchell the School Celebrates Tampa Grand Opening Sunday
• Mom Accused of Tossing Baby From Car Tells Judge She Needs a Break
• Bill Aims to Make Living in Sin Legal in Florida
• 2 Northbound I-275 Lanes Closed Until Thursday Morning
• $2.1 Million Approved to Lure Johnson & Johnson, 700 Jobs to the Bay
• Watch: Priest Preaches ‘Thank God for Marijuana’
• Man Used Car as Weapon Against Pregnant Girlfriend, Deputies Say
• 1 Man Shot by Police Following CVS Armed Robbery
• Incumbents Dominate Tampa City Elections

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