Pizza Waitress Makes Day For Law Enforcers; Horrific Stomping Of Elderly Mom; Lightning Victims Still Hospitalized

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

Teen Victims Of Tuesday Lightning Strike At Sand Key In Critical, Good Condition

• The two are at Largo Medical Center.

2 In Blue From Hillsborough Co. Get Teary-Eyed After Touching Gesture From Waitress

• The law enforcement couple got way more than pizza on the house -- a much-needed boost of community support.

Cops Seeking Suspect In Fatal Shooting Of Woman On N. Nebraska Avenue

• The 43-year-old was killed Tuesday night outside a liquor store.

Wayne Brady, Arturo Sandoval Headline Busch Gardens' Newest Entertainment Launch

• Tickets are on sale now for the "Red Carpet Series" of performers at the Moroccan Palace Theatre.

Pinellas Co. Man Arrested For Alleged Possession Of Child Porn

• A three-month investigation was conducted by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Crimes Against Children Unit.

Clearwater Man Arrested, Accused Of Nearly Beating, Stomping To Death His Elderly Mom

• The 83-year-old is hospitalized in critical condition in St. Petersburg with multiple broken bones and internal injuries, police said.

Recognize Anyone In This Video? Yacht Break-in Surveillance Footage Released

• The burglaries were reported Sunday at a marina on Anna Maria Island.

20-Year-Old Suspect Wanted In Murder Of Manatee Co. Man Arrested In Sarasota

• A warrant was issued for Jamal Christopher Calloway in connection with the victim's shooting death this week.

Jury Convicts Sarasota Man In 2003 Murder of Landlady Who Was Trying To Evict Him

• The victim's body has never been found. But years of investigation and DNA evidence were used in the trial.