Clinton Tampa Rally, Zika Numbers Rise, Fake Doc

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

Florida Zika Virus Cases Climb To 50

The total number of confirmed Zika virus cases in Florida has reached 50. State Surgeon General Dr. John Armstrong confirmed two new cases on Monday.

Dog Spared Death After Bite Under Investigation Again

The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a dog bite incident that involves Padi, the black Labrador Retriever mix who made headlines last year when his owner successfully challenged a state law and an euthanasia order.

Perdue Chicken Nugget Recall Includes Florida

Tampa Bay area fans of Applegate Naturals Chicken Nuggets might want to check their freezers. Perdue Foods has announced the recall of 4,530 pounds of nuggets that may be contaminated with plastic.

Fake Doc Warned 2 Real Officers About Erectile Dysfunction, State Says

Manuel Cordova isn’t a real doctor, but he attempted to play one on the radio and in real life. That’s according to the Florida Department of Health, which announced the 75-year-old Haines City man’s arrest on Monday.

Hillary Clinton Tampa Rally Announced

Early voting is well under way throughout the Tampa Bay area and Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton wants to make sure folks take advantage of it. To that end, the candidate has announced a “Get Out the Vote” rally for later this week. Clinton plans to be in town this Thursday, March 10.

2 Credit Card Skimmers Found On Sarasota Pumps

Motorists who fuel up using credit or debit cards at the pumps are once again being warned to check their receipts. The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office says two credit card skimmers were found inside gas pumps at a Fruitville Road station on Sunday.

Workweek Weather: Balmy Conditions Return

Tampa Bay area residents ready for the return of warmer weather are likely to enjoy what’s in store for the week ahead. According to the National Weather Service, the workweek should be packed with lots of sunshine and warmer daytime and overnight temperatures.

Details Emerge In Howard Frankland Bridge Pileup

A 62-year-old St. Petersburg man is in serious condition at Tampa General Hospital after a blowout in his Hyundai Sonata caused a multi-vehicle crash on the Howard Frankland Bridge Monday morning.

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