Silent Ladies, Expired Tag, Peeper: Weird Florida

Patch operates 24 daily news sites in the Tampa Bay area. The following are some of the more unusual, wacky, wonderful or just plain weird stories that have had people talking over the past few weeks:

Watch: Bucs’ Jameis Winston Advises Silence For Ladies

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston is scrambling to recover from a fumble that has more than a few people crying foul.

Stolen Motorcycle’s Expired Tag Leads To Arrest

A 32-year-old Bradenton man faces a long list of criminal charges after the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office said one of its deputies noticed something just a little bit off about the motorcycle he was riding.

Video: Baby Kidnapped To Force Mom To Change Story, Police Say

The St. Petersburg Police Department has announced the arrest of a 35-year-old woman, accused of trying to get her neighbor to change a statement to law enforcement. To coerce the woman into recanting her story, police say the woman kidnapped her neighbor’s 2 ½-month-old daughter Thursday morning.

Accused Bathroom Peeper Charged In 2nd Case

A 28-year-old Brandon man who was arrested on video voyeurism charges in January after the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said he tried to record one of its female detectives in a Publix restroom faces more charges. This time the man is accused of taking photos of a woman in a Michael’s craft store restroom.

Man Snatches Eagle From Gator's Jaws

A Florida man’s heroic attempt to snatch a bald eagle from an alligator’s jaws on Wednesday ended in tragedy. After receiving a medical evaluation, the bird was euthanized due to extensive injuries.

Watch: ‘Doggy Door Burglars’ Sought By Deputies

A trio of men recently broke into a Valrico home using a backyard doggy door to gain entry. While the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office says its deputies have arrested one of the men accused, two suspects have eluded identification so far.

Dover’s Airstream Ranch Is Coming Down

Motorists who travel Interstate 4 in the Dover area may soon notice a familiar sight is no more. Work crews have been busy this week tearing down the iconic “Airstream Ranch” display.

Publix: Free Deli Slices Still On The Menu

Floridians who find shopping at Publix is a pleasure partially due to the free samples offered can breathe a sigh of relief. The Lakeland-based grocery chain has not stopped offering free treats from its delis, but it has mixed things up a bit.

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