Watch: Gator Strolls Through Florida Neighborhood

The alligator was spotted stretching its legs between homes in Wilderness Lake Preserve in Land O' Lakes on Monday.

Blind Fawn Saved, Tropical Disturbances, Gator Attack Update

Hot days ahead, stadium security enhanced, 53 jobs and other stories from Florida Patch.

Update: Power Restored in Pasco County

Breaking: A power outage was affecting thousands of Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative customers, including Tampa Premium Outlets.

USF Flasher, 2-Headed ‘Gator,’ DUI Crackdown

Winter for president, arrest man in attack on elderly man, stingray shuffle and other stories from Florida Patch.

Lutz Armed Robber Took Cash, Lottery Tickets, Deputies Say

The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office says a Lutz man is responsible for a recent armed robbery at a Citgo station.

Man Arrested Hours After Jail Release, Deputies Say

Breaking: A man accused of trying to break into several Land O’ Lakes homes had just been released from jail hours before his arrest.

Florida Zika Virus Tally Nearing 550

Breaking: The state of Florida had confirmed 542 Zika virus cases as of Tuesday.

State Road 54 Lanes Open After Gas Leak

Breaking: Pasco County Sheriff’s deputies were asking motorists to avoid the Oakstead area of State Road 54 Monday morning.

Lutz Gas Station Robbery Suspect Photos Released

Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay is offering a reward to help Pasco County deputies close the case.

Rays’ Stadium, Tampa Bay Ferry, Infant’s Death

Main Street Electrical Parade, hurricane predictions, penguins return and other stories from Florida Patch.

Brain-Eating Amoebas, Gator Attacks, Mayoral Carjacking: Weird Florida

Dangerous soup, ‘Mac and Cheese’ boy, boss buried alive and other stories from Florida Patch.

Land O’ Lakes Stage Soon to Become Reality

The groundbreaking for a new stage at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center is set for next week.

Local Teen Looking For Votes In Video Contest

Her film is one of only 13 picked for the National Academy of Engineering’s People’s Choice Award.

Scammers Striking Duke Energy Customers

Breaking: The utility, which serves portions of the Tampa Bay area, is warning customers to beware of scammers.

Fugitive Wanted in 2012 Fatal Wrong-Way Crash Captured in Spain

Breaking: The Carrollwood man, wanted in connection with a 2012 crash that claimed a Wesley Chapel man's life, has been arrested in Spain.

Attention Shutterbugs: Patch Wants Your Awesome Land O' Lakes Photos!

Patch wants to see Land O' Lakes through your eyes!

Dave McKay’s Services, Tampa Bay Ferry, Buses Hit the Road

Creepy dolls headline Howl-O-Scream, Zika fight failure, Orlando shooter’s dad favors Hillary Clinton and other stories from Florida Patch.

Rays Want Stadium Ideas, Walmart Grocery Expansion, Zika Virus

Man accused in flamingo death out of jail, gloomy weather, next-gen PSAs and other stories from Florida Patch.

ICYMI: Ford’s Recall for Potentially Deadly Doors Impacts Florida

Ford’s regionally focused recall comes after federal safety regulators received dozens of complaints.

Gator On a Limb, Doughnuts Not Meth, Black Bear Standoff: Weird Florida

​Manatee crashes backyard, patient thief, Clinton and Trump not know by all and other stories from Florida Patch.

Detention Deputies Involved in Fatal Shooting Identified

An off-duty Pasco County detention deputy shot and killed a suspect in a case involving a stolen Coca-Cola truck Friday morning.

Attorney Mark B. MacLean Discusses Candidacy for Florida House of Representatives

Attorney Mark B. MacLean discusses his candidacy for Florida House of Representatives District 12.

Clinton, Trump: Not All Florida Voters Have Heard of Them

According to the latest Suffolk University poll, Hillary Clinton has a 6-point lead over Donald Trump in the Sunshine State.

President Obama Shortens Sentences for 7 Tampa Bay Residents

A number of federal inmates from the Tampa Bay area received commuted sentences from President Barack Obama Wednesday.

Rays’ Stadium Search, Winter and Hope, Florida’s Top Hospitals

Road rage incident caught on Snapchat video, murder-suicide, arrest made in hot soup case and other stories from Florida Patch.

Boiling Soup Attack, Travel Advisory, Mosquitoes Blamed for More Zika Cases

Steamy weather, Sunshine State schools rank high, smoke-free campus and other stories from Florida Patch.

Rick Scott on 2nd Amendment, Fatal Nightclub Shooting, Dancing Cops

New water toxin rules, Zika virus development, anti-marijuana donation and other stories from Florida Patch.

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Saint Leo Helps Prepare Teachers for 1st Bells

Saint Leo University played host to its fifth annual Beginning Teacher Boot Camp Friday.

New Fears For Pregnant Women As U.S. Mosquitoes Transmit Zika Virus For First Time

Florida discovery raises concerns about babies born with severe birth defects.

$2 Million Powerball Winner in Florida: Check Those Numbers

One lucky Florida Powerball player is $2 million richer after playing Wednesday. More than 150,000 winning tickets were sold in Florida.

Ford’s Garage Planning 3 New Tampa Bay Area Sites: Reports

Ford's Garage reportedly has big plans to expand into the Lutz, Countryside and Westchase areas.

Federal Lawmakers Question Florida’s New Water Toxins Rule

The controversial new rules for regulating toxic chemicals in Florida waters were approved by a state panel Tuesday.

Dancing Cops, Do Not Call List, Suicide Attempt Foiled

Zika virus case count climbs, $10 Walmart gift cards up for grabs, restaurant inspections and other stories from Florida Patch.

Saint Leo University Names New Chaplain

A Land O’ Lakes High School graduate will serve as the university ministry chaplain at Saint Leo.

Doggie Door Burglary, Teetering House, Pokémon GO Arrest: Weird Florida

Lightning strikes two, baby rescued, one frisky feline and other stories from Florida Patch.

St. Leo to Host Annual Beginning Teacher Boot Camp

The public service is available to new school teachers joining the Pasco County School District.

353 Confirmed Zika Virus Cases in Florida

Florida confirmed 19 new travel-related Zika virus cases Friday as an investigation into two possible non-travel related cases continues.

Heads Up: Area DUI Crackdown Begins Tonight

The Wolfpack Operation includes Pasco and Hillsborough counties and runs overnight to Friday morning.

Local PGA Club Professional Rod Perry Qualifies for 2016 PGA Championship

Local PGA Club Professional Rod Perry Qualifies for 2016 PGA Championship