Kittens Rescued, Gator At Mall, Red Tide Emergency: Nearby News

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

• Tampa Mayor Joins Cuban Americans In Solidarity Demonstration
• Four South Florida Residents Claim Florida Lottery Prizes
• Tampa Man Accused Of Breaking Into Airport, Trying To Steal Plane

Papa’s Back: Hemingway Days Returns To Key West

After being cancelled last summer because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Hemingway Days — which includes the infamous Hemingway Lookalike Contest — returns to Key West Tuesday through Sunday.

No Tiger In Tampa's Cement Truck Tank; Just 3 Helpless Kittens

Tampa's Stormwater Services crew members are pros at unclogging the city's 600 miles of stormwater pipes. But this was the first time utility technicians had to remove live creatures blocking one of their own pieces of equipment.

Later Gator; Largo Police Oust Reptile Visitor At Mall

When a juvenile alligator showed up at the Largo Mall Friday, Largo police unceremoniously removed the gator from the mall sidewalk.

Could Clay Kill Red Tide? Mote Scientists, Partners Think So

As red tide blooms take over the region's bays and gulf waters, scientists at the Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium are leading an initiative to develop new tools to decrease the toxins that are harming marine life and causing respiratory irritation for those visiting local beaches.

Tampa Man 1st To Be Sentenced In Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol Breach

A Tampa man who breached the U.S. Senate chamber during the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol breach will be the first rioter to be sentenced Monday. Federal prosecutors say they want Paul Allard Hodgkins, 38, to serve 18 months behind bars.

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