Saying ‘no’ to Common Core, shark attacks, Bubba booted and other stories from Florida Patch.
AAA Auto Club South offers impaired motorists a safe way home in an emergency.
Samurai sword-wielder shot, school lockdown, protection for manatees and other stories from Florida Patch.
Even the cheapest cup of coffee can’t compete with the cost of a fresh, clean glass of drinking water. Find out why.
Former principal charged with sexual battery, prostitution sting, dad stabbed by babysitters and other stories from Florida Patch.
Facebook post gets boy kicked out of school, Duke Energy says it will offer credits and more stories from Florida Patch.
Tropical weather heats up, Gov. Scott takes aim at standardized tests and other stories from Florida Patch.
Legally blind man shoots intruder, USF Bulls Walk, Primary Elections and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Blood donors will get a limited edition T-shirt and a $10 gift card.
The annual event raises awareness of pedestrian and bicycle safety.
Forecasters are saying the Tampa Bay area is in for a fairly normal week in weather.
Living off the grid, braving lightning, Falcon’s Fury, “Breaking Bad” and other stories from Florida Patch.
Living off the grid gets woman in trouble, popcorn problems, Falcon’s Fury raises concerns and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Forecasters say the Bay Area’s in for a hot weekend with feels-like temperatures climbing as high as 108.
Coffee drinkers pay it forward, giant grouper swallows shark whole, “Breaking Bad” star isn’t so bad and other stories from Florida Patch.
Should cops have body cams, school psychologist arrested, Davis Islands shooting and other stories from Florida Patch.
Song calls out Pam Bondi, Trayvon Martin’s parents weigh in on Missouri shooting, no dogs allowed and other stories from Florida Patch.
Employee accused of stealing $250,000, St. Pete Beach says no to parking tickets and other stories from Florida Patch.
The slow storm season has been a relief to many, but tropical weather tends to pick up right about…now.
The Refinery gets recognized, same-gender schools under fire, “The Purge” has a community on edge and other stories from Florida Patch.
Teen indicted in Pinellas Trail murder, U.S. Coast Guard saves eight people and lower auto registration fees coming soon.
Forecasters anticipate conditions will improve slightly as the weekend wears on.
Church helps kids stand up to bullies, Bush says no to medical marijuana, Tampa Bay weekend things and other stories from Florida Patch.
Patch guide to top events happening in Tampa Bay for the weekend ending Sunday, Aug. 17.
Another mom arrested for letting kids go to park alone, 10th anniversary of Hurricane Charley and other stories from Florida Patch.
What do you remember about the Category 4 storm that barreled through Central Florida?
New pier designs sought, a murder suspect arrested, local official dies in murder-suicide and other stories from Florida Patch.
Police close a drug house, silencers may become legal for hunters, man and dog die in fire and other stories from Florida Patch.
Storms become more of a possibility by mid-week.
Myths about “flesh-eating” bacteria, a knocking alligator, grandmother accused of stabbing boy and other stories from Florida Patch.
The Perseids, which produce fast and bright meteors that frequently leave trains, peak Aug. 11-13.
Say goodbye to the Patch app and hello to the new, mobile-friendly Patch.com.
Deaths and dozens of injuries this summer appear to be drug related. What’s the fix?
St. Petersburg officer fired, man tries to snatch a baby and other stories from Florida Patch.
Check out our guide to events happening around Tampa Bay for the weekend ending Sunday, August 10.
Forecasters are downgrading storm predictions for the 2014 Atlantic hurricane season.
Dead pit bull’s owners located, lovers’ spat lands big pot arrest and other stories from Florida Patch.
Pot plant found sticking out of car, accident victim goes to jail, possible election delay and other stories from Florida Patch.