Crocodile, Kitten, Turtle Rescued, Narcan At Walmart: FL Good News

FLORIDA — A crocodile, kitten and loggerhead turtle were rescued by first responders this week, Narcan is now available to first responders at Walmart stores, Monster High creator to appear at Sunshine City Scare horror con and four affordable housing projects approved in Pinellas County.

See these good news stories and more from this week's Florida Patch sites.

LGBTQ Music And Arts Festival To Take Place At Sarasota’s Fogartyville

PRIDE | Be Fabulous Music & Arts Fest hosted by the Fabulous Arts Foundation in Sarasota takes place Saturday, 3 to 10 p.m., at Fogartyville. The festival offers live LGBTQ+ musical acts from Florida, keynote speakers, artists and vendors.

Tampa's 1st 5-Star Hotel Named Among Best New Hotels In World

The Tampa EDITION, Tampa's first 5-star hotel, has been named one of the Best New Hotels in the World in 2023 by Travel + Leisure.

FL Holocaust Survivor Marks 100th Birthday, Grateful To Tell Her Story

Helen Kahan of Seminole, an Auschwitz survivor, celebrated her 100th birthday by throwing out the first pitch at a Tampa Bay Rays game.

Tampa Bay Chalk Festival Brings Colorful Sidewalk Art To The Deuces

The Pinellas Diaspora Arts Project hosts the first Tampa Bay Chalk Festival Saturday in St. Petersburg. Artists of all abilities can attend.

Restaurateur, Former MLB Player To Address Saint Leo University Grads

Saint Leo will host two commencement ceremonies Saturday at the Florida State Fairgrounds.

Vangina Heads To FL For Mothership Weekend To Talk About Periods

I Support Girls, which gives bras, tampons to homeless women, will attend a South FL music fest to talk about FL's "Don't Say Period" bill.

4 New Affordable Housing Developments Approved By Pinellas Commission

The approval of the housing development follows the successful Pinellas County Housing Summit announcing 1,000 new affordable homes.

Monster High Creator To Make Rare FL Appearance At St. Pete Convention

Garrett Sander, creator of the Monster High dolls, entertainment franchise, will sign items from the brand for free at Sunshine City Scare.

Florida To Make Narcan Available to All 1st Responders At Walmarts

This initiative will supply police, firefighters and other first responders with free naloxone, said Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody.

Lethargic Sea Turtle Rescued In Bay: Coast Guard

A U.S. Coast Guard Station Cortez reserve crew responded to reports of a lethargic sea turtle, possibly affected by red tide, on Saturday.

‘Old Gruesome’ Crocodile Lost Its Way In FL Keys Neighborhood: Watch

Deputies, FWC officers wrangled a crocodile that got stuck between a roadway and fence line in the FL Keys on Friday, sheriff’s office said.

Global Photography Winners Announced By FL Photographic Arts Museum

The competition, now in its 12th year, received 2,349 entries by 542 photographers from 52 countries.

Hope Villages Of America To Benefit From Winn-Dixie Bloomin’ 4 Good

Every $12.99 Bloomin’ 4 Good Bouquet sold at Winn-Dixie in Largo will benefit Hope Villages of America

Kitten Rescued From Car Engine: Sarasota County Emergency Services

Fire crews rescued a kitten stuck in a car engine outside a Sarasota gas station, Sarasota County Emergency Services said.