Identity Theft, Saving Sea Turtles, Ray's Ticket Deals

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

Tampa’s Military Scene Gets CBS Spotlight

As the home of U.S. Central Command and U.S. Special Operations, Tampa’s MacDill Air Force Base is no stranger to the public spotlight. That spotlight is about to shine a little brighter courtesy of CBS’ decision to move forward with a pilot for a military family drama based in Tampa.

Identity Theft In Florida: LifeLock Offers Insights

As the University of Central Florida continues to face the aftermath of a data breach that affected an estimated 63,000 current and former students and faculty members, LifeLock is offering insights about the growing trend of identity theft in Florida.

Monster Energy Drinks Cause Serious Injury, Lawsuit Alleges

Monster Energy drinks might do more than provide an extra boost to help fatigued people get though their daily routines. They may also be responsible for causing serious injuries in those who drink them, including strokes, kidney failure, heart attacks and brain damage. That’s according to a series of lawsuits filed Monday by Florida-based Morgan & Morgan in Washington and California.

Abused, Abandoned Dog Offered Chance At Life

As the Pinellas Park Police Department investigates an animal cruelty case, the dog at the center of it all is being offered a chance at life. The male bulldog mix was discovered Monday morning at 3975 118th Ave. in Pinellas Park in rather poor shape.

Rays Roll Out Weekday Ticket Deals

Tampa Bay area baseball fans eager for the 2016 regular season to start will find the Rays have cooked up a few sweet deals to entice them out to the ballpark on weekdays.

Cold-Stunned Sea Turtles Flood Clearwater Aquarium

As overnight temperatures drop, humans aren’t the only ones in need of shelter from the cold. The state’s protected sea turtle population also struggles as the waters they live in become dangerously chilly.

Watch: Dancing Dog Will Steal Your Heart

A little dog with some serious moves is stealing hearts while burning up the Internet. Named “Ginger Rogers” by the workers at Orange County Animal Services, the critter isn’t like other strays that turn up at the Orlando shelter.

Fish Kills, Respiratory Irritation Continue As Red Tide Lingers

A red tide bloom that’s been causing problems offshore of several southwest Florida area counties hasn’t gone away just yet. In fact, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reported on Wednesday that respiratory irritations due to the bloom have been reported from Sarasota to Englewood.

Photo courtesy of the Clearwater Marine Aquarium