Dog Saves Teen From Bear, An 'Amazing' Performance, Threats Against 911

Scammers, new job postings, vandalism at the State Capitol and other stories from Florida Patch.

'The Interview,' Body on the Beach, Saying Goodbye to Officer Kondek

Rules of the road, warmer weather, drug arrests and other stories from Florida Patch.

Weird Florida: Grandma Assaulted Over Facebook, 300 Pet Rats, Power Killing Squirrels

Butt dialing 911, Mom bullies bully, a huge python and other stories from Florida Patch.

Anonymous 'Thank You,' a K-9 Hero, Deputy Jailed

Free rides home, vandalism, teens arrested and other stories from Florida Patch.

Girl Plays Violin for Slain Officer, Flu Death, $12,400 in Stolen Gifts

A puzzling donation, holiday store hours, sexual predator lottery winner slapped with lawsuit and other stories from Florida Patch.

Dog Stops Bear Attack, 911 Threats, End of Watch for Tarpon Springs Officer

Christmas Day rain possible, holiday travel delays likely, lightning strikes and other stories from Florida Patch.

On the Lighter Side: Counting Birds, Cops Deliver Christmas, Get a Free House

Take a beer bath for stress, Joan Jett, a rare baby is born and other stories from Florida Patch.

AirFest Grounded, Facebook Assault, Presents for Primates

Florida 3rd in executions, win a free house, one giant python and other stories from Florida Patch.

911 Special Delivery, a Bouncing Baby Gorilla, Robber Leaves When Asked

Flasher arrested, one dead in apartment fire, storms ahead for Christmas week and other stories from Florida Patch.

Giant Python, Joan Jett, Beer Baths Now Available

Denied Facebook request leads to assault, road rage shooting, Florida third in executions and other stories from Florida Patch.

AirFest Grounded, Thief Fakes Heart Attack, DUI Crackdown

Holiday lights from space, cemetery vandal arrested, death penalty possibility in triple homicide and other stories from Florida Patch.

Teacher Carjacked, Mom Busted for Bullying Bully, Counting Birds

Mom dressed son as a girl, man cuts off puppy’s ears, one slippery burglar and other stories from Florida Patch.

Primates Party With Presents, Win a Free House, Beer Growlers

Police officer charged with DUI, sunny days ahead, 16-year-old killed and other stories from Florida Patch.

On the Lighter Side: Home for the Holidays, Right Whale Migration, Suicidal Squirrels

Central Florida vs. Tampa Bay, letters to Santa, a new outlet mall and other stories from Florida Patch.

Tim Tebow Plays Santa, Gaston Gets Told Off, $3 Million Lottery Win for Sexual Predator

Bear causes fatal crash, 700 robocalls, 24 new job openings and other stories from Florida Patch.

700 Robocalls, $20,000 Reward in Dolphin Slaying, a Dramatic Rescue

Cop suspended in masturbation case, carjackers foiled by stick shift, new outlet mall coming and other stories from Florida Patch.

300 Pet Rats, Lots of Wrong-Way Drivers, Rays Stadium Vote on Hold

Lawsuit filed against SeaWorld, house fire displaces seven, good Samaritans save man and other stories from Florida Patch.

Girl Chews Out Disney's Gaston, Bay Area CIA Torture Link, Florida No. 2 in School Shootings

Belleview Biltmore voted down, sexual predator claims $3 million lottery prize, weirdest county and other stories from Florida Patch.

UACDC's Paint the Town

Volunteers and groups are needed to 'Make it Happen'!

Someone's Killing Dolphins, 61 Prostitution Arrests, Dog Coming Home for the Holidays

Santa Hotline now open, Celebration of Lights, Central Florida thinks it beats the Bay and other stories from Florida Patch.

Tim Tebow Plays Santa, Bear Causes Fatal Wreck, 8 Orphans Lose Home to Fire

Suicidal squirrels, butt dialing 911, details come out in Bradenton triple homicide and other stories from Florida Patch.

Orion Launch Success, Extreme Christmas, Triple Homicide

To catch a thief, Belleview Biltmore, Tim Burton may film in Tampa Bay and other stories from Florida Patch.

Orion Launch Reset, Satanist Holiday Display, Scamming the Wrong Guy

Mimi coin mystery continues, Santa’s naughty list, not-so-sneaky thief and other stories from Florida Patch.

2-Year-Old in Body Cast, Big Fine for Airport 'Bomb' Joke, #strikefastfood Thursday

Play a painted piano in Clearwater, flu season tips, campus threats are a Twitter hoax and other stories from Florida Patch.

Weird Florida: Turtle Defense, Hunting Big Foot, Shoplifting a Chainsaw

Battling eagles, owl terrorizes neighborhood, tackling Disney and other stories from Florida Patch.

Local Auto Shops Trading Free Oil Changes for "Toys for Tots" Donations

Ice Cold Air Discount Auto Repair is offering customers a free oil change and tire rotation in exchange for donations to "Toys for Tots."

Feeding Homeless Ban Lifted, Elf on the Shelf in Jail, Sports Betting Ring Busted

Doctor charged with prescription fraud, 'monster gator' snagged, and other stories from Florida Patch.

Poop-Powered Rockets, Monkey 911 Calls, Fugitive Captures After 11 Years

Woman used Taser on toddler, Tampa's hottest turning heads in new rankings, and other stories from Florida Patch.

Tampa Places in Top 10 Cities with Most Attractive People

Florida is home to some of America's most (and least) attractive people, according to a new survey by Travel + Leisure.

WWE Road to WrestleMania at Amalie Arena Feb. 14

Tickets for the event go on sale Saturday, Dec. 6 at 10 a.m.

On the Lighter Side: Ice Skating, Wounded Vet's Dream Wedding Donated, Mystery Monkey

Holiday lights, a boat parade, Yankees aim for a homerun and other stories from Florida Patch.

Kindergarten Cops, Hurricane Season's End, Teen Prostitution Mastermind

Man with unusual name arrested, FSU student paralyzed, calling 911 for sex and other stories from Florida Patch.

Cutest Cop Video Ever, Deputy in Trouble for Facebook Post, Thanksgiving Store Closings

Child porn arrest, hurricane season’s end, Winn-Dixie open for Turkey Day shoppers and other stories from Florida Patch.

Teen Prostitution Ring Exposed, Heavy Storms, Armed Security OK for Florida Schools

Bay area job openings, computer sabotage, Ferguson protests strike home and other stories from Florida Patch.

Firefighter Killed, Holiday Lights, Woman Who Called 911 for Sex Arrested Again

Boat parade, ice skating, man dares cops to catch him and other stories from Florida Patch.

On the Lighter Side: 1 Tall Roller Coaster, Black Friday Deals, Strawberry Festival Lineup

Browse some of the week’s lighter stories.

Saddest Mugshot Ever, World's Tallest Roller Coaster, Books Save FSU Student

Bald eagles battle, outspoken judge makes headlines, Bill Cosby and other stories from Florida Patch.

Part-Time Jobs, Medieval Fair's Last Weekend, Latest Cosby Accuser from Florida

Judge says some folks shouldn’t have kids, rain in the forecast, IRS scam causes alarm and other stories from Florida Patch.

FSU Shooting, Miracle Books Stopped Bullet, Fake Cop Busted

Troopers set to stop wrong-way drivers, Black Friday discounts, stroller recall and other stories from Florida Patch.

Man Pays Holiday Layaways for Others, Circus Train Fire, Saddest Mug Shot Ever

Stolen car recovered 15 years later, holiday TV, principal suspended and other stories from Florida Patch.