Trump In Tampa, Graduation For 1, Manatee Mating

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Mom Gets MBA Graduation Redo After Pregnancy Scare

Sixth months pregnant and ready to take on the world, Danielle Bunin donned full commencement regalia April 30 to receive her hard-earned MBA from Saint Leo University before her second son’s arrival.

Manatee Mating: No Cause For Alarm, Officials Say

Manatees need love, too. That’s the message the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is trying to get out as manatee mating season heats up right along with the state’s outdoor temperatures.

Puppy Rescued From Septic Drain Gets 2nd Chance

A tumble into a septic drain might have been the end of a little puppy in Fort Pierce recently, but it seems luck was on the critter’s side in more ways than one.

Tampa Bay Area Rainfall: How Wet Did It Get?

As Tampa Bay area residents continue to wring out after Tropical Storm Colin’s trek through the region, the National Weather Service has released data that shows just how much rain was dumped on the area.

Donald Trump Rally: Ticket Information

Tampa Bay area Donald Trump supporters will get a chance to see their candidate live this weekend. The Trump campaign has announced a Saturday rally at the Tampa Convention Center, 333 S. Franklin St. 

Health Advisories Issued For 3 Hillsborough Beaches

Tampa Bay area residents with outdoor plans over the upcoming weekend might want to avoid three local beaches. The Hillsborough County Health Department has issued advisories after water samples taken on Monday tested high for enterococci bacteria. 

Sarasota Waives Fines On 90-Year-Old Widow’s Home

The 90-year-old Sarasota widow whose code enforcement fines had reportedly mounted to more than $150,000 is officially out of the woods with city officials. The happy turn of events in Mary Louise Sikorski’s case came during a special magistrate hearing Thursday.

Quick-Change Bank Robber Not So Quick: Cops

A 44-year-old man accused in a failed Thursday morning bank robbery struck out a second time while allegedly attempting to disguise his appearance by swiping clothing for a quick change.

Photo courtesy of the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office