No Arby's for Cop, Atlas V Rocket Liftoff, Dodgeball

AR-15 Crusader’s launch raises some eyebrows, gas pump skimmers, Mary J. Blige and other stories from Florida Patch.

Arby's Employee Refused Cop Service, Department Says

The fast-food chain’s chief executive officer has since apologized to the Pembroke Pines Police Department.

Swimming Kittens, Deadly Fire, Busch Gardens Honors 1st Responders

Saving animals from hot cars, Tampa Bay rain, Lightning tickets on sale soon and other stories from Florida Patch.

Swimming Kitten Video Casts Light on Darker Issue

An estimated 1.4 million cats are euthanized each year in the United States, according to the ASPCA.

Florida's Most Stolen Vehicles, Hogan Blames Tampa, Seawater Bacteria

Two good Samaritans injured, bus driver ticketed, wrestler arrested and other stories from Florida Patch.

Florida's Top 10 Most Stolen Vehicles Revealed

The National Insurance Crime Bureau took a look at the most commonly stolen makes and models across all 50 states.

1 Plucky Kitten, 500 Jobs, Best City For Retirees

Restaurants closed by state, pigeon drop, possible blood test for pancreatic cancer and other stories from Florida Patch.

Pasco Schools Open Monday

The district has announced no change in plans due to anticipated heavy rains.

Fred May Become Hurricane by Monday; Erika's Rain Still a Concern

Forecasters have issued a flood watch for the entire Tampa Bay region as heavy rain moves into the region.

Weird Florida: Suds on I-75, Epic Fail, Carjacker Foiled

Controversial bumper stickers, George Zimmerman’s artistic side, viral audition video and other stories from Florida Patch.

Tropical Storm Erika No Match For Cuba

The storm had dissipated as of 9:30 a.m. Saturday.

Epic Wedding Video, Tropical Storm Erika, Low Blood Supply

Hit-and-run, West Nile confirmed in Pinellas man, mental health system overhaul needed and other stories from Florida Patch.

State of Emergency Declared Ahead of Tropical Storm Erika

Gov. Rick Scott issued the order Friday morning.

Elderly Woman Bilked Out of Thousands, Deputies Say

A Wesley Chapel woman is accused of selling the woman’s travel trailer and not giving her the cash.

Date Rape Drug, Tropical Storm Erika, a Cautionary Tale

Pancreatic cancer blood test, Carnival Pride, bread recall and other stories from Florida Patch.

Pasco Tax Collector Mike Fasano Announces the Retirement of Lou Hollander

Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano announces the retirement of Lou Hollander, who is well known to customers of the Land O’ Lakes office

Florida Included in Bread Recall

There is a concern about broken glass in bread sold under the Nature’s Harvest, Sara Lee and Bimbo brand names.

Victim Fights Back, 2 Brothers Dead, Celebrating Dogs

Erika continues to make waves, deputies make elderly man’s day, wrong-way driver strikes cruiser and other stories from Florida Patch.

Dairy Queen Opens Monday

The new Land O’ Lakes store is giving away free burgers for a year during its opening promotion.

Tampa Bay in Tropical Storm Erika's Projected Path

The storm is expected arrive on Florida's shores Monday as a hurricane.

Kitten Survives Perilous Ride, Pigeon Drop, Tropical Weather

Deputy involved in shooting, free pets, Chipotle hiring 4,000 and other stories from Florida Patch.

Land O' Lakes Area Homes for Sale

House hunters will find a number of properties on the market in the Land O' Lakes area.

Free Adoption Event Hoped to Ease Shelter Overcrowding

Pasco County Animal Services is offering dogs and cats with no adoption fee attached.

Costly Tickets, Double Homicide Details Emerge, 61 Jobs

Man accused of stabbing cat, vet shares comical tales, best city for retirees and other stories from Florida Patch.

Saint Leo Students Head Back to Campus

College students are also returning to class this week.

Hurricane Danny Downgrades But New Storm Brewing

Only remnants remain of the once Category 3 hurricane, but another storm is hot on its heels.

Tampa Makes Best City List, Planned Parenthood, Top Schools

Back to school, restaurant closings, heroin overdoses and other stories from Florida Patch.

Danny Weakens More, Another Storm's On Its Tail

The tropical storm had maximum sustained winds of 40 mph as of Sunday afternoon.

Sinkhole Returns, Super Lice, Stolen Pot Plants

Rubio plays ball, black currency, controversial bumper stickers and other stories from Florida Patch.

West Nile Virus Alert, 'Black Currency,' Wanted Man's 'Epic Fail'

Hurricane Danny heats up, goodbye to the St. Pete Pier, weekend weather and other stories from Florida Patch.

Pasco Tax Collector Mike Fasano Announces $1697.41 Raised During "Stop Heart Disease" Month

The Florida Heart Research Foundation is the beneficiary of 29 new specialty tags sold and close to $1,000 in cash raised by Tax Collector.

Taunting Cops, Super Lice, Hurricane Danny

Seffner sinkhole, Tampa Premium Outlets job fair, Howl-O-Scream and other stories from Florida Patch.

Safe-T-Stool Strives to Keep Women Safe by Launching a "Giving Women a Step Up" Campaign

This campaign will nationally support the efforts of the Mary Kay Foundation, while also helping local women’s shelters across the country.

'Super Lice' Lurk As Kids Head Back To School

Florida is one of 25 states where the pesky bugs have developed a resistance to chemicals used to kill them.

Sinkhole Reopens, Tropical Weather, Viral Video Leads to Arrest

Troopers help family after fire, puppy beaten, best Bay area high schools and other stories from Florida Patch.

Hurricane Season: How to Prepare

Find out what you need to do in advance of a storm.

Pasco Tax Collector's Office Will Now Accept Concealed Weapons Permit Renewal Applications

The Gulf Harbors branch will expand its concealed weapons services to include the processing of concealed weapons renewals.

Storm Brewing, Rubio Plays Football, Busch Gardens BOGO

Reward in dog’s death rises, Zimmerman teams up with shop owner, seven restaurants closed temporarily and other stories from Florida Patch.

George Zimmerman Teams Up With 'Muslim-Free Zone' Gun Shop Owner

The store is raising money for its legal defense by selling a Confederate flag print painted by Zimmerman.

"UBER" of Ice Cream: 24/7. Global. "On-Demand"-IceCreamZilla

-IceCreamZilla is a live World-wide “on-demand” ice cream service that allows you to request ice cream instantly through application or “app