July 4th Fireworks Guide; Scary Backyard Hold-Up Video; Boa Constrictor & Laptops Swiped

Patch operates 24 daily news sites in the Tampa Bay area and surrounding counties. The following are some of the top stories from the past day:

July 4th Fireworks, Parades 2017 In Tampa Bay Area: Where To See The Shows!

• There are fireworks, parades and festivals aplenty! Here is a town-by-town guide to Independence Day!

Recognize This Car? Suspect Sought For Home Break-In Near Westchase

• Images of the possible getaway vehicle, a white Volkswagen, were released by Hillsborough County Sheriff.

Ecstasy Dealer Busted In Sarasota: Sheriff's Office

• The suspect was arrested after an investigation involving deputies, Homeland Security and the U.S. Postal Office.

Animal Services Offers $5 Cat Adoption Fees

• Pinellas County Animal Services is also seeking foster homes for its animals as well.

Boa Constrictor, Guns & Cash Swiped In Burglary

• The break-in was overnight Tuesday to Wednesday in Riverview.

Former Juvenile Justice Worker Arrested For Alleged Molestation

• The 41-year-old from Orlando is accused of inappropriately touching a girl under 12, Polk Co. officials said.

Suspect Uses Fake ID To Score Laptops From FedEx: Deputies; Does He Look Familiar?

• The suspect seemed to have knowledge of tracking numbers, authorities said.

Friday Night Music Launches At Sundial St. Pete

• Shop, dine and enjoy every Friday evening this summer with live performer entertainment!

5 Nabbed In Shotgun, Machete, Crowbar Robbery In Sarasota

• The two victims seemingly were caught off-guard by the armed men in dark clothing who jumped their fence, officials said. SEE VIDEO.

Amazon To Buy Whole Foods For $13.7 Billion

• The online retail giant will acquire the high-end grocery store for around $42 a share.

President Trump Announces Changes To US-Cuba Policy

• President Trump made the announcement in Miami Friday afternoon.

Trans Navy Seal Veteran Featured at St. Pete Pride Events Presented by the Veterans Art Center Tampa Bay

• VACTB is hosting Kristin Beck, a highly decorated Navy SEAL that came out as transgender after serving 20 years in the military.

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