Cupcake ATM, Photobombing Shark, Cruz-Zodiac Killer Link

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

Ted Cruz Could Be Zodiac Killer, Voters Say

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz was wasn’t alive when the infamous Zodiac Killer began a brutal crime spree that terrorized California’s Bay Area, but that isn’t stopping a fairly high percentage of likely Florida voters from thinking it’s possible the two are connected.

Shark Photobombs Florida Surfer

Photobombing has become such a popular pastime it seems it’s not even safe to go into the water anymore. At least that was the case Thursday for a surfer out riding the waves off Palm Beach.

Republicans Winning Florida Campaign Contribution Race

If elections were won solely on campaign contributions, a Republican sweep of the Sunshine State might be likely.

Sprinkles Cupcakes Aims To Sweeten Tampa

Tampa Bay area residents eager for a gourmet way to tackle late-night sugar cravings will soon have access to an around-the-clock “Cupcake ATM.”

Smart Drinkers May Soon Avoid Towing Bills In Pasco

People who leave their vehicles behind after drinking too much at Pasco County bars and restaurants shouldn’t have to pay a penalty for making a smart choice.

Taylor Swift $100K Donation Is ‘Awesome Baby’: Vitale Says

Taylor Swift might be best known for her award-winning pipes, but her philanthropic efforts are “awesome baby.” That’s according to ESPN Hall of Fame sportscaster Dick Vitale, whose V Foundation for Cancer Research recently announced a major donation made by the Grammy Award-winning crooner.

Photo courtesy of Sprinkles Cupcakes