Tropicana Field, Howl-O-Scream, Fatal Home Invasion

Patch operates 23 daily news sites in Florida. The following are some of the top stories from the past day:

Howl-O-Scream Looking for Terrifying Talented Performers

Tampa Bay area residents with a penchant for giving folks the creeps may find an upcoming job opportunity too good to pass up on. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has announced the dates it intends to audition performers for this year’s Howl-O-Scream.

Pokémon Go: Florida Theme Parks Welcome Considerate Trainers

The Pokémon Go craze has hit Florida in a very big way with PokéStops, gyms and critters cropping up all over the place — even at some of the state’s biggest theme parks.

Flooded Roads Add Up to Danger, Weather Service Warns in Video

As Tampa Bay’s rainy season kicks into high gear, motorists are being warned just how dangerous flooded roads can be.

Tropicana Field: Help Plan Its Post-Rays Future

While the Tampa Bay Rays haven’t decided just where they’ll plant roots after leaving Tropicana Field sometime in the future, the city of St. Petersburg is gearing up for the eventuality.

St. Petersburg Named 1 of Kiplinger’s Best Places to Retire

When it comes to places that support a healthy, active retirement lifestyle, it’s hard to top St. Petersburg. At least, that’s the conclusion the folks at Kiplinger magazine came to after crunching statistics for its “Great Places to Retire for Your Good Health” rankings.

Man Killed in Home Invasion Identified

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a man in what is believed to have been a home invasion.

Gulfport Artists Gearing Up for GeckoFest

For residents of Gulfport and the surrounding areas, gecko season is only weeks away. And for the second straight year, the Gecko Artists’ Show will kick off the month of gecko-related events leading up to GeckoFest.

Photo courtesy of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay