Raft Accident, Sheriff's Debate and Beach Bacteria

: The 15-year-old St. Petersburg girl was thrown from the raft, which was being towed by a motor boat. The teen driving the motor boat did not have permission to use it.

: Aquatic humanoids? Fact or fiction? The Discovery Channel explores a legend, and Florida is at the center of a national fascination with the idea of a creature that is part girl-part-fish.

: What makes synthetic marijuana dangerous? Synthetic marijuana uses THC, which is in natural marijuana, and has been modified by chemists. Local medical professionals answer questions on addiction to synthetic marijuana.

: The Pinellas County Health Department issued a saltwater advisory, after monitoring results showed a high concentration of fecal pollution. The next testing is July 30.

: Al Reuchel, Bay News 9 senior anchor, weighs in on what voters may have taken away after the Pinellas County Sheriff Candidate debate on Tuesday night.