Masked, Armed Stick-Ups; Painkiller OD Ends In Murder Charge; Watermelon Wows

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:

Fatal Overdose In Sarasota Leads To Murder Arrest For Alleged Drug Supplier

• The victim, who reportedly met the suspect at a 7-Eleven, was found on a street dead from a powerful painkiller, officials said.

Armed Pair In 'Scream' Mask, Packers Jacket Hold Up Area Target

• Can you help with an ID of the suspects? View the photos ...

Armed, Masked Robbers Hold Up Walgreens On N. Tamiami Trail

• Police are seeking the duo from the Wednesday night incident. SEE VIDEO ...

Yoga With Goats; Two-Headed Calf Fest; Jungle Gardens Freebie; 'Inner Peace' Celebration

• Enjoy your upcoming weekend! See what's happening in the Tampa Bay area.

11 Ways You Should Be Enjoying Watermelon This Summer

• Did you know you can grow a watermelon in a pot? It's true. Get more handy hacks for enjoying this summer fruit, plus a few recipes.

School Volunteer Busted For Looting $7K From PTO: Police

• The case came to light when the Sarasota school organization realized funds were missing from its accounts, officials said.

Fido And Fluffy Are Ruining The Environment, UCLA Study Says

• America's beloved dogs and cats play a significant role in causing global warming, according to a new study by UCLA.

Grand Theft Suspects Sought; Recognize This Duo?

• The pair allegedly swiped merchandise from a T.J. Maxx in Clearwater, police said.

Man Shot Dead In Vehicle North Of Airport

• A suspect is in custody this afternoon.

Drowning Presumed In Death Of Woman, 88, In Gulfport

• "The preliminary investigation shows a likely drowning," officials said.

Dogs Killed, 1 Hospitalized After Lakeland Fire

• The commercial structure was possibly used as an apartment, officials said.

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