Slain Officer Honored, Veteran's Coffin Left for Coffee, Paul McCartney Sings with Local Band

Man punches shark, Lightning tickets, top high schools named and other stories from Florida Patch.

Woman Says 'Yes' to Hero, 3 Banks Robbed in 30 Minutes, Frozen On Ice

Vine star’s brother keeps teaching job, Zimmerman was armed, baby shower for formerly conjoined twins and other stories from Florida Patch.

NOW CASTING KIDS 8-13 FOR FOOD NETWORK'S KIDS BAKING CHAMPIONSHIP!

Now Casting kids who LOVE to bake for Food Network's Kids Baking Championship!

Aunt Jailed After Deputies Find Toddler Alone

The boy was sitting outside an entrance gate to an apartment complex.

George Zimmerman Was Armed During Monday's Shooting, Cops Say

The other man involved had two guns in his possession.

Faster than Pizza: Woman Accused of Robbing 3 Banks in 30 Minutes

Hillsborough County Sheriff’s deputies ended the fast-paced spree with an equally expedient arrest.

George Zimmerman Involved in Shooting, New College Deaths, Stolen Crab

38 job openings, principal arrested, prisoner died from natural causes and other stories from Florida Patch.

Update: No Arrest Yet in George Zimmerman Shooting

He reportedly suffered minor injuries in the incident. The second man involved has been identified.

18,000 Pounds of King Crab Swiped from Florida Warehouse

The haul is reportedly worth about $271,000.

Mom Mistakenly Labeled Sexual Predator on License Plans to Sue

The Florida woman has filed a notice of intent to sue a local tax collector’s office.

Sex on the Beach, Traffic-Stopping Gator, Florida's Sonny's Named Best Barbecue

‘2 drunk 2 care,’ family saved by pizza app, life on the lam ends for long-term fugitive 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.

Biltmore Demolition, Armed Robber Complains About Loot, 3 DUIs in 6 Days

Sonny’s named best barbecue joint, Lightning strike again Saturday, where to find blueberries and other stories from Florida Patch.

Woman Racked Up 3 DUIs in 6 Days, Deputies Say

The Florida woman is now being held without bond after being accused of hitting a parked tow truck.

Game Over for Prison Escapee, Robber Smacks Face on Elevator Door, When Does School End?

Award-winning yards, gun at Lightning game, scammers getting more persistent and other stories from Florida Patch.

Attempted Abduction Under Investigation

Two men approached a Strawberry Crest High School student early Thursday morning, deputies say.

Tampa Bay Water Wants to Know...Does Your Landscape Have What it Takes to be Award-Winning?

Tampa Bay Water Wants to Know...Does Your Landscape Have What it Takes to be Award-Winning?

Ruskin Bicyclist Critically Injured in Crash

The accident happened along State Road 674 Wednesday night.

Brandon Area Properties for Rent

Folks looking for a place to lease will find many options available.

Love Bugs Return, Mom Rescues Kids Using Pizza App, Stamp Out Hunger

Bank robber still on the loose, making online transactions safer, what Kevin Hart fans need to know and other stories from Florida Patch.

Tampa Bay Technical School Evacuated for Fire

The blaze was contained to a bathroom and was able to be put out without reported injuries.

Love Bugs Begin Seasonal Invasion of Florida

Things you need to know about their twice-annual arrival.

Shooting Arrest, DUI Enforcement, '2 Drunk 2 Care' Sentencing

Where to find U-Pick blueberries, Craigslist armed robberies and other stories from Florida Patch.

15 Job Openings in Tampa: Citi, Target,Tyco and More

Find hundreds of local opportunities on our jobs board, and post your own job listing!

Deputies Looking for Missing 15-Year Old Twin Sisters

The girls were last seen at their residence on La Salle Avenue in St. Cloud on April 25.

30 Hot Days, 30 Lost Children: Season For Hot-Car Deaths Arrives

More commonly than many realize, children are left in hot cars to fend for themselves, and the outcomes are often tragic.

Where to Find U-Pick Blueberries in Tampa Bay

Bay area residents will find many local farms welcome visitors during the height of the season.

Football Player Goes to Prom, Sex on the Beach Conviction, Gator Stops Traffic

48 job openings, man falls from Skyway, sea turtle release and other stories from Florida Patch.

Man Accused of Rape, Kidnapping Hours After Prison Release

He was the subject of a Saturday manhunt in the Brandon area.

April's Top Reads: 1 Hungry Bobcat, Rubio 2016, Bakery Takes a Stand

Betsy the great white visits Bay area, measles in Florida, Wallenda defies the odds 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.

Weird Florida: A Snake's 'Kiss,' Pilot Delivers Capitol a Message, Cocaine on the Beach

Backyard shark, 20,000 bees, when manatees ‘attack’ and other stories from Florida Patch.

Update: Brandon Area Fugitive Located

The man was brought into custody Saturday afternoon.

Shark Attack Odds, Jameis Winston Joins Bucs, Wardrobe Malfunction

Cinco de Mayo, woman accused of leaving tot in hot car, monster gator gets T-shirt and other stories from Florida Patch.

Stanley Cup Playoffs, a Sweet 'Promposal,' Patient Safety

Red Wings fan charged in arson, racial profiling allegations, Free Comic Book Day and other stories from Florida Patch.

Winn-Dixie among the First in Southeast to Deliver Personalized Digital Coupons Directly to Smartphones

As people continue to adopt digital lifestyles, Winn-Dixie has responded with the launch of a new digital venture called My Winn-Dixie.

Free Comic Book Day 2015: Tampa Bay Area Stores Taking Part

The annual event arrives Saturday, May 2.

FibroFest2015 Music & Art to Raise Awareness

Music and Art to encourage awareness, support and to celebrate the lives of people surviving with Fibromyalgia.

2-Headed Calf, Wallenda Does It, Ball Game Benefits Fallen Officer's Family

Historic inn may close, home invasion, cooler weather on the way and other stories from Florida Patch.

Jeep Beach 2015 WRAP UP

Sunday after the parade lap around the speedway hundreds of us went back to the beach for some fun and sun.