Deputy's COVID Death, Roller Coaster Opening: News Nearby

Here are some of the share-worthy stories from Florida Patches to talk about tonight:

• $60 Credit Toward Waste Fees For Eligible Homeowners: County
• Another 365 Hillsborough Co. Students Report Positive COVID Test
• COVID-19 Takes Life Of Polk County Sheriff Deputy, Father Of 5

‘American Idol’ Finalist Syesha Mercado Reunited With Newborn

After having her newborn daughter, Ast, taken from her by child welfare officials nearly two weeks ago, "American Idol" finalist Syesha Mercado has been reunited with her baby.

Iron Gwazi Coaster Opens March 2022 At Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay announced Monday that its record-breaking Iron Gwazi roller coaster will open in March 2022.

U.S. Rep Matt Gaetz Elopes In CA, Marries Girlfriend: Report

U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fort Walton) eloped to Southern California Saturday, marrying his girlfriend — now-wife — Ginger Luckey in a small, surprise ceremony on Catalina Island. The Florida Congressman asked for former President Donald Trump's approval before popping the question.

Child Seriously Injured In Boating Accident Near Anclote Island

Pasco County Fire Rescue says a child was seriously injured after falling off the front of a boat this weekend at Anclote Island.

Trial Begins For Florida Parents’ Lawsuit Against DeSantis

A court hearing begins Monday as Florida parents sue the state over the executive order banning mask mandates in public schools, multiple media outlets report.

• Monoclonal Antibody Treatment Clinic Opens In Lakeland: DeSantis
• COVID-19 Testing No Longer Available At Palmetto Bus Station
• School Mask Policy Starts Monday, Medical Opt-Out Form Available

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Also Worth a Look Today

• Polling Places, Hours To Vote: St. Petersburg Mayoral Primary Election
• Four-Year-Old Dies After Vehicle Struck By Gunfire: Reports
• Inmate Death Under Investigation In Sarasota County: Sheriff
• No-Swim Advisory Issued For Beach On Anna Maria Island: DOH
• Volunteers Needed: Help Keep Trash Out Of Pasco County Waterways

Across America

• Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Gets Full Approval From U.S. Regulators
• NYC Teachers Must Be Vaccinated Against COVID, De Blasio Says
• What Not To Take To Treat COVID-19: Livestock Dewormer
• Majority Of Americans Want All-Vaccinated Flying [POLL]
• Afghan Refugees Arrive In Wisconsin After Fleeing Taliban

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