Doughnut-Chomping Horse, Zika Virus Numbers Up, Carrie Underwood

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

Watch: Police Horse Chomps Krispy Kreme Doughnut

The old stereotype about cops and doughnuts extends to police horses, as well. At least that seems to be the case for the Tampa Police Department’s horses.

New Tampa Bay Area Zika Virus Case Confirmed

The total number of confirmed Zika virus cases in the state of Florida climbed to 79 Friday. That number includes a new travel-related case out of Polk County and the confirmation of a case involving a pregnant woman.

Fish Florida Freshwaters License-Free This Weekend

Floridians eager to toss out a line don’t have to pay for a freshwater fishing license to do so this weekend. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has announced that this Saturday and Sunday, April 2-3, are official freshwater license-free days.

Serial Fake Cop Busted Again, And Again, Police Say

The Largo man arrested two times in two days in mid-March for allegedly impersonating an officer now faces three more criminal counts. Clearwater Police announced the man’s latest arrest Friday morning. By Friday afternoon, the Largo Police Department said it, too, had filed more charges against the man.

Tampa Bay Weekend Weather: ‘Thunderstorms Likely’

Tampa Bay area residents with big outdoor plans over the weekend might want to keep an eye on the skies. The National Weather Service is forecasting a bit of a bumpy ride ahead.

Carrie Underwood Adds Tampa Tour Date

Tampa Bay area Carrie Underwood fans just got some good news. The singer has added a stop at Amalie Arena to her Storyteller Tour.

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