Temporary Morgue, St. Pete CareFest, Meth Seized: News Nearby

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

• Zephyrhills Officer Seizes More Than 70 Grams Of Meth: Police
• Redington Shores And Seminole Boil Water Notice: County
• Hillsborough County Property Owners Mailed Property Tax Notices

Proud Boys Leader Who Burned BLM Flag Gets 5 Months In Jail: DOJ

Henry "Enrique" Tarrio, a Proud Boys leader from Miami, was sentenced to five months in jail Monday after pleading guilty to charges in two cases in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. One case involved the burning of a Black Lives Matter banner stolen from a historically prominent Black church in downtown Washington, D.C.

Help Those In Need Through St. Pete’s CareFest

St. Pete residents who want to give back in positive ways to their community can do so through the city's annual CareFest. Residents are encouraged to volunteer for local projects. It can be hosting a neighborhood cleanup, painting your elderly neighbor's house, beach cleanup, food delivery to homebound people or any way that is helping others.

Disney World Reaches Union Deal Requiring COVID Vaccines: Union

Most Walt Disney World employees will be required to get the COVID-19 vaccine after the Orlando theme park and the Services Trades Council Union reached an agreement Monday.

Hospital Expands Morgue Capacity By Leasing Refrigerated Trailer

To increase its morgue capacity, Sarasota Memorial Hospital has leased a refrigerated trailer, as COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths continue to increase in the hospital system. "We leased a refrigerated trailer as a precautionary measure to expand the capacity of our morgue in case it is needed during this fourth wave of the pandemic," a spokesperson told Patch.

• COVID-19 Vaccination Site Now Open At Lee Davis Community Center
• Sheriff’s Office COVID-19 Outbreak Affects 10% Of Employees

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Also Worth a Look Today

• Man Crashes Stolen Car On Siesta Key, Runs Away: Sheriff
• Bradenton Driver Hits, Kills Pedestrian In Lee County Crash: FHP
• Mom Loses Unborn Baby In St. Pete Crash: Troopers
• Home Sales Dip As July Prices Rise In Sarasota, Manatee Counties
• Crash Closes 33rd Avenue Drive In Bradenton: Police
• City's Biggest Cleanup Planned Oct. 11-16 In Clearwater

Across America

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• Confederate Carving Removed From Stone Mountain Association Logo

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