Pennzoil Pants, 1-Woman Crime Spree, Workplace Shooting

Patch operates 24 daily news sites in the Tampa Bay area and surrounding counties. The following are some of the top stories from the past day:

Man Stuffs Pants With 15 Quarts Of Pennzoil, DVDs: Video

A 38-year-old Lakeland man’s alleged attempt to shoplift items from a 7-Eleven on Duff Road was doomed from the start, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. The entire incident happened to be witnessed by a detective who was sitting in a parked, unmarked patrol car outside the store as the crime unfolded, the agency reported Monday.

Florida License-Free Fishing Days Around The Corner

Just in time for National Fishing and Boating Week, the state of Florida has announced an upcoming freshwater license-free fishing weekend. From June 10-11, residents and visitors to the Sunshine State are invited to cast their lines into freshwater bodies without the need for standard licensing.

Carjacking, Hit-And-Run Spree Ends In Arrest

A 31-year-old woman faces criminal charges after she allegedly went on what St. Petersburg Police described as a “one-woman crime spree” Monday morning.

Cold Front Set To Shake Up Tampa Bay Area Weather

A slow-moving cold front heading toward the Tampa Bay area is expected to make much of the week ahead a washout. While heavy rain and thunderstorms are likely throughout the workweek, forecasters say there’s a silver lining in the clouds. The daily highs in the region are not expected to crack the 90-degree mark.

Bird Key Estate’s ‘Decadent Kitchen,’ Views Wow

If waterfront sunsets and whipping up gourmet meals are passions, this Bird Key home may delight. Located on two waterfront lots, the home capitalizes on its views with a backyard pool, spa and lanai. While its outdoor kitchen is an added bonus, the interior kitchen is meant to serve as the home’s hub with custom cabinetry, professional-grade appliances and a butler’s pantry.

6 Boaters Rescued Near Sarasota

Six boaters are back on dry land after the U.S. Coast Guard plucked them out of waters about a mile west of Sarasota Sunday evening.

Orlando Workplace Shooting: 6 Killed, Including Suspected Gunman

Five workers are dead after a lone gunman, who authorities described as a disgruntled former employee, opened fire at Fiamma Inc. in Orlando Monday morning. According to Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings, the John Robert Neumann Jr. walked into the business around 8 a.m. armed with a handgun and knife.

2nd St. Pete Shooting In A Day Under Investigation

The St. Petersburg Police Department is investigating a second Monday shooting involving a middle-aged man. Although the crime has similarities to one reported earlier on Monday, authorities say the two shootings are not related.

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