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Forecasters say the Bay Area’s in for a hot weekend with feels-like temperatures climbing as high as 108.
Coffee drinkers pay it forward, giant grouper swallows shark whole, “Breaking Bad” star isn’t so bad and other stories from Florida Patch.
Should cops have body cams, school psychologist arrested, Davis Islands shooting and other stories from Florida Patch.
Song calls out Pam Bondi, Trayvon Martin’s parents weigh in on Missouri shooting, no dogs allowed and other stories from Florida Patch.
Employee accused of stealing $250,000, St. Pete Beach says no to parking tickets and other stories from Florida Patch.
The slow storm season has been a relief to many, but tropical weather tends to pick up right about…now.
The Refinery gets recognized, same-gender schools under fire, “The Purge” has a community on edge and other stories from Florida Patch.
Teen indicted in Pinellas Trail murder, U.S. Coast Guard saves eight people and lower auto registration fees coming soon.
Forecasters anticipate conditions will improve slightly as the weekend wears on.
Church helps kids stand up to bullies, Bush says no to medical marijuana, Tampa Bay weekend things and other stories from Florida Patch.
Patch guide to top events happening in Tampa Bay for the weekend ending Sunday, Aug. 17.
Its Bullyproof program is meant to help children and adults learn how to advert violence while standing up for themselves.
Law enforcement in Jacksonville is working to put fears at rest that someone is trying to bring Hollywood to life.
Another mom arrested for letting kids go to park alone, 10th anniversary of Hurricane Charley and other stories from Florida Patch.
What do you remember about the Category 4 storm that barreled through Central Florida?
New pier designs sought, a murder suspect arrested, local official dies in murder-suicide and other stories from Florida Patch.
Police close a drug house, silencers may become legal for hunters, man and dog die in fire and other stories from Florida Patch.
Storms become more of a possibility by mid-week.
Myths about “flesh-eating” bacteria, a knocking alligator, grandmother accused of stabbing boy and other stories from Florida Patch.
The Perseids, which produce fast and bright meteors that frequently leave trains, peak Aug. 11-13.
Say goodbye to the Patch app and hello to the new, mobile-friendly Patch.com.
Deaths and dozens of injuries this summer appear to be drug related. What’s the fix?
St. Petersburg officer fired, man tries to snatch a baby and other stories from Florida Patch.
Check out our guide to events happening around Tampa Bay for the weekend ending Sunday, August 10.
Forecasters are downgrading storm predictions for the 2014 Atlantic hurricane season.
Dead pit bull’s owners located, lovers’ spat lands big pot arrest and other stories from Florida Patch.
The alligator involved in the strange occurrence is still on the loose in Brevard County.
The restaurant chain is doling out free root beer floats until closing Wednesday in honor of National Root Beer Float Day.
Pot plant found sticking out of car, accident victim goes to jail, possible election delay and other stories from Florida Patch.
Florida named among the most dangerous states, suspected thief poses for photo and other stories from Florida Patch.
Helen Chavez dies, myths about “flesh-eating” bacteria busted and other stories from Florida Patch.
Hurricane Bertha intensified to a Category 1 hurricane off Florida's east coast Monday.
Plane crash leaves a family shattered, Tampa fugitive featured on CNN, Crist asked to pull campaign ad and other stories from Florida Patch.
Keep up with what’s happening around town and throughout the state.
Forecasters say rain chances will steadily increase as the weekend gets under way.
The newly formed storm shouldn’t have much of an impact on the Tampa Bay area.
The cross country coach has been nominated for Brooks Running’s 2014 Inspiring Coaches Award and needs votes to make it over the top.