Tampa Tribune Sold, Burger 21 Giveaway, Scott For VP

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

Donald Trump’s Possible VP Pick: ‘Tuberculosis Picking Leprosy’

As New York businessman Donald Trump edges ever closer to gaining the Republican nomination for president, speculation that surfaced earlier in the year about a possible team up with Florida Gov. Rick Scott is reaching new heights.

Burger 21 Giving Away Free Cheeseburgers For A Year

May is National Hamburger Month and Burger 21, a fast casual franchise, is paying tribute to one of the greatest staples of American cuisine by rewarding guests who download its "B Loyal" mobile app with a free Cheesy Burger offer.

Florida Ranks Among Best States For Working Moms

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, the folks at WalletHub wanted to find out which states provide the best support for working moms and which ones don’t. When the numbers were crunched, Florida didn’t quite make the Top 10 best list, but it didn’t fall too short from the mark at number 12.

Tampa Tribune Sold To Tampa Bay Times

After much speculation in recent weeks, the Tampa Bay Times has announced its purchase of The Tampa Tribune. The deal was announced Tuesday afternoon in a media release issued by the Tampa Bay Times and confirmed in a tweet by TBO.com, the Tribune's online partner.

Free Breakfast For Mom Offered By Local McDonald’s

Tampa Bay area moms who aren’t so sure about letting their kids whip up Mother’s Day breakfast can head to a local McDonald’s for a meal on the house.

Frozen Vegetable Recall Now Includes Walmart Brand, Others

CRF Frozen Foods of Pasco, Wash., has expanded its voluntary recall of 15 frozen vegetable items to include all “frozen organic and traditional fruits and vegetables” labeled under 42 different brand names, including Walmart's Great Value brand.

Restaurant Inspections: Full Fly Strips, Scattering Roaches

The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation ordered emergency closures at four area eateries last week when conditions inside didn’t hold up to state guidelines for health and safety.

Florida Zika Virus Cases: Toll Tops 100

The total number of confirmed Zika virus cases in the state of Florida has reached 102. According to the Florida Department of Health’s daily update, there were three new cases confirmed statewide on Tuesday.

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