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Psychic's Numbers Net Lottery Win, Cuba Cruises, Red Tide

Teens accused of driving 'over' car, free admission at National Parks, unacceptable tax code and other stories from Florida Patch.

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Carnival May Delay Cruises To Cuba

As Carnival prepares for its May 1 inaugural voyage to Cuba, the company has announced it might delay plans should the Cuban government fail to allow those born in the country to set sail.

Tampa Bay Workweek Weather: Sunshine, Blue Skies

Tampa Bay area residents hoping for sunshine, blue skies and temperatures in the low 80s should like the forecast for most of the week ahead. According to the National Weather Service, much of this week will bring sunny daytime conditions and highs in the low 80s.

Psychic’s Picks Score Man Florida Lottery Prize

A 60-year-old St. Petersburg man is more than $500,000 richer courtesy of five lucky numbers suggested by a psychic more than 20 years ago.

Cops: Teens Drove Over Parked Car With Stolen One

A Friday morning joyride ended in the arrest of three teenagers from St. Petersburg.

Unacceptable: U.S. Tax Code Longer Than Bible, Lawmaker Says

As thousands of Americans scrambled to meet Monday’s deadline for filing their 2015 income tax returns, one lawmaker from Florida made a point to tout the need for reform.

2nd Arrest Made In Gas Station Homicide

The Plant City Police Department has announced a second arrest in the April 8 murder of a 67-year-old Michigan man at a Mobile station.

Red Tide In Tampa Bay: What You Need To Know

As a red tide bloom in the Gulf of Mexico continues to create problems at beaches in the Tampa Bay area, the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County has released information it says water lovers need to know about.

Get Free Admission To National Parks In Florida

If you’ve been putting off a trip to the Everglades, Dry Tortugas or another National Park because you’re trying to save money – now is the time to go. All entrance fees at National Parks and Monuments in Florida and across the country are waived through Sunday, April 24 for National Park Week.

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