Reward Offered in Hookah Bar Shooting

A 24-year-old man was killed in the Seffner incident.

Bigfoot Sighting, 'Ironman' Delivers Bionic Arm, Dancing Owls

A winning proposal, Bryan Cranston, Hobbes the tiger goes on an adventure and other stories from Florida Patch.

Brandon Area Homes For Sale

House hunters will find a number of properties on the market in the Brandon area.

Homeless Piano Man, Pirate Arrested, Shark Flips Kayak

Florida ranks worst in ‘everything,’ Shark Week returns, turtle terrorists and other stories from Florida Patch.

4th of July: What's Up in Tampa Bay

Find out what you need to know about local fireworks shows, road closings, the weather and more.

Brandon 4th of July: Parade, Road Closings

The fun kicks off at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 4.

Fireworks, DUI Crackdowns, Homeless Piano Man

How to avoid shark attacks, local beach report, Sunshine State beauty and other stories from Florida Patch.

Tampa Bay Fireworks, Grilling Tips, Man Accused of Ransoming Car

#FloridaRocks, Shark Week around the corner, prostitution crackdown and other stories from Florida Patch.

9-Year-Old Hospitalized After Dover Shooting

Deputies say the boy was accidentally shot by his brother.

Advisory Lifted for E.G. Simmons Beach

The health department says the water is clear for 4th of July fun.

Opinion: Independence Day Ethno-Religious Nationalism

America has its own conflicted brand of ethno-religious nationalist supremacy

Dirty Dining, 'Pirate' Arrested, Clearwater Waterspout

Bay area beauty, nearly two dozen drug arrests, state wants feds to keep hands off water and other stories from Florida Patch.

Florida to Obama Administration: Keep Your Hands Off Our Water

The state has joined a lawsuit that challenges the federal government’s attempt to take regulatory control over some local waters.

Natural Migraine Rememdies Webinar

Natural Remedies for Migraines and Chronic Headaches Webinar Presented By LYNNE WADSWORTH, CHC, Board Certified Health Coach (AADP)

Seffner Shooting Victim Identified

The man was being robbed at the time.

Rare Bacteria Claims 5th Life, Florida's the 'Worst,' 'Ugly' Dog

Teen accused of trying to blow up cop’s home, Warrior Run, Uber driver choked by passenger and other stories from Florida Patch.

Missing Manatees, Bay Area 'Ripe for Disaster,' Dancing Tirade

Surfing raccoon, black bear hunts, Vibrio vulnificus deaths and other stories from Florida Patch.

Brandon Area Homes For Sale

House hunters will find a number of properties on the market in the Brandon area.

Snooty Breaks Record, Vibrio Vulnificus Deaths, Marriage Equality

Preaching sheriff, selfie-sticks at Disney, health insurance subsidies and other stories from Florida Patch.

LGBT Pride Parade, Same-Sex Marriage Ruling, Bass Pro Opening

4th Vibrio vulnificus death, Disney says no to selfie sticks, gun buyback and other stories from Florida Patch.

Bass Pro Shops Sets Opening Date

The grand opening kicks off with a celebration.

Bay Scallops, Pink Flamingos, Snooty the Manatee

Healthcare subsidies, BUI sweep, convicted cop killer's request denied and other stories from Florida Patch.

4th Vibrio Vulnificus Death Confirmed in Florida

This time the death occurred in Lake County.

Bear Hunts, St. Pete Pride, Gumbo Dispute

Burning grow house, Confederate flag controversy, preaching sheriff and other stories from Florida Patch.

Health Advisory Issued for E.G. Simmons Beach

Swimmers are advised to steer clear for a few days.

Leaving the Confederacy Behind: Is it Time?

As calls go up throughout the South to remove Confederate flags and icons, we’d like to get your thoughts on the trend.

'Flesh-Eating' Bacteria Fatality, State Closes 4 Area Restaurants, 'Most Wanted' Fugitive Arrest

Car wreck kills two, Tampa Bay Lightning preseason schedule, bank robbery arrests and other stories from Florida Patch.

Deputies Arrest Two Bank Robbery Suspects

The pair were charged with the robbery of the Florida Central Credit Union in Brandon on June 20.

Florida Ranked Among Top 25 Best States for Road Trips

The list, created by WalletHub, ranked all 50 states using 20 metrics to determine the best and worst states for road trips this summer.

Home Damaged in Suspicious Explosion, Stranded Dolphin Rescued, $80M Powerball Winner in Florida

Great White Mary Lee arrives in Florida waters, charges in rabbit drowning, hot summer forecast and other stories from Florida Patch.

Smoking Age: Should Florida Raise It?

Hawaii has become the first state in the nation to raise the legal age to 21.

Sharks, Missing Manatees, Hate Groups

Sermons in uniform, Shark Con, more charges for accused Zimmerman shooter and other stories from Florida Patch.

Brandon Area Homes for Sale

House hunters will find a number of properties on the market in the Brandon area.

Hot Dogs for Tampa, Surfing Raccoon, Tiger's Airport Adventure

Goodbye to Santa Jack, 10-day tax free holiday, USF innovation and other stories from Florida Patch.

Trucker for President, Shark Con, Lightning Kills Man

Weekend weather, dog and man rescued from fire, celestial light show and other stories from Florida Patch.

Shark Con Ready to Take a Bite Out of Tampa

The two-day event is designed to bring ocean lovers together.

Car Fire Closes I-75 Northbound Lanes

Only one northbound lane is open in the South Hillsborough County area.

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Missing Manatee Mystery, USF Innovation, Dangerous Heat

Hate groups in Florida, 44 job openings, upgraded charges for accused Zimmerman shooter and other stories from Florida Patch.