Dirty Pools, Anonymous Declares War, Hungry Hammerhead

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Tampa Boy Competes In 2016 Scripps National Spelling Bee

One Tampa Bay area speller is among 285 who will be attempting to spell harder words as they compete for a bigger cache of prizes in the 2016 Scripps National Spelling Bee, which gets under way Tuesday in National Harbor, Md., and continues through Thursday.

CDC: Nearly 80 Percent Of Public Pools Have Health, Safety Problems

Tampa Bay area residents with big poolside plans over the Memorial Day weekend might want to think twice about diving into the water blindly.

Anonymous Declares War On Florida Gov. Rick Scott

Florida Gov. Rick Scott might not want to serve as Donald Trump’s running mate in November, but it seems the two Republicans have more than party affiliation and business backgrounds in common. Anonymous, the hacktivist group that made headlines recently by declaring war on Trump, reportedly has a new target in its sights.

Watch: Man ‘Wins’ Coin Game With Sledgehammer

A man whose luck just wasn’t with him as he played a coin slider game over the weekend took matters into his own hands to guarantee a “win,” according to St. Petersburg Police. Now, officers would very much like to speak with him about a criminal charge to two.

Video: Hammerhead Shark Frees Fisherman’s Catch

A day out on the water off Anna Maria Island Saturday didn’t turn out quite like a local fishing guide planned. As the man was reeling in a what appeared to be a rather nice tarpon, a hammerhead shark cruising the area had a different plan in mind.

Restaurant Inspections: Roaches On Food, Insect Larvae

The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation ordered emergency closures at three area eateries last week when conditions inside didn’t meet state guidelines for health and safety. Live roaches, dirty conditions and unusual storage practices were among the reasons for the temporary closings.

Bogus Tampa Bay Lightning Tickets Confiscated

Tampa Bay Lightning fans are once again being reminded to watch out for ticket scams as the Bolts continue their playoff march. The latest warning from the Tampa Police Department on the topic came Tuesday afternoon. This time, however, police said that their suspicions that counterfeiters would be out in force during the team’s Stanley Cup Playoff run have been validated.

10 Tarpon Springs High Students Arrested After Brawl

A fight between four girls on the Tarpon Springs High School campus Tuesday escalated to include six boys. When all was said and done, local police charged all 10 students.

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