SeaWorld Orca Sick, Bernie Sanders, Chelsea Clinton

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

No Charges In Padi Bite Investigation

A Bradenton black lab mix who made headlines following a court battle to rescind an euthanasia order will not face punishment following a Monday biting incident. His veterinarian owner, Dr. Paul Gartenberg, also faces no charges at this time.

Tilikum, Sea World’s Killer Orca, Gravely Ill

Tilikum, the SeaWorld orca involved in the 2010 death of trainer Dawn Brancheau, is in failing health, park officials announced Tuesday.

Rare Clouded Leopard Cubs Born At Lowry Park Zoo

Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo is celebrating times two thanks to the recent arrival of twin clouded leopard cubs.

Poll: Marco Rubio Gaining Ground In Florida

With Florida’s Presidential Preference Primary a week away, the Sunshine State’s own Sen. Marco Rubio is closing the gap against Donald Trump, but it may not be enough to help the Republican candidate take his home state.

Cops: Thief Caught Driving Stolen Car Days Later

While many accused car thieves ditch the rides one way or another within short time to avoid getting caught with the evidence, that wasn’t the case in Bradenton recently.

Bernie Sanders Plans Tampa Rally

Thursday is going to be a crazy day for political followers in the Tampa Bay area. Just one day after former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced a March 10 rally in town, her challenger in the Democratic primary has done the same. Sen. Bernie Sanders plans a rally Thursday afternoon at the Florida State Fairgrounds.

Hero Dad Saves Son From Flying Bat At Pirates Game

A Florida man went into full-fledged "Dad-mode" on Saturday to save his 8-year-old son from being hit in the face by an errant bat.

Restaurant Inspections: Rodent Poop, Roaches, Ants

The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation ordered emergency closures at six area eateries last week when conditions inside didn’t meet state guidelines for health and safety. Roach activity, dirty conditions and improper food storage were among the biggest reasons behind the temporary closings.

Chelsea Clinton Coming To St. Pete, Sarasota

Supporters of Hillary Clinton’s bid for the Democrat nomination who can’t make it to the former Secretary of State’s Tampa rally Thursday might be able to catch her daughter in action Friday.

Photo courtesy of Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo and Dave Parkinson