Public Pool Problems, Unemployment Down, Red Tide App

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

CDC: Nearly 80 Percent Of Public Pools Have Health, Safety Problems

Tampa Bay area residents with big poolside plans over the Memorial Day weekend might want to think twice about diving into the water blindly.

FDLE: Anonymous Video Calling Out Gov. Rick Scott Not A Crime

A cryptic video supposedly released by the hacktivist group Anonymous calling out Florida Gov. Rick Scott on corruption and the environment has been reviewed by the state law enforcement officers.

Too Cute: Cop, Rescue Puppy Caught Napping

When a Lakeland Police Officer almost ran over a stray puppy last weekend, his instincts to protect and serve must have kicked into high gear. Not only did he launch an exhaustive campaign to find the little critter’s owner, he took responsibility for her care until a good home could be found.

Busch Gardens’ Baby Sloth Needs A Name (Video)

People who follow Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on Facebook have been tasked with an important mission. The theme park’s two-toed Linne’s sloth is nearly 2-months old, but she still doesn’t have a name.

Red Tide Reports: There’s (Almost) An App For That

Gulf Coast residents and visitors may soon be able to obtain more accurate red tide forecasts before they head out to local beaches.

Waterskiing Baby Glides Across Florida Lake: Video

Zyla St. Onge can’t walk just yet at 6 months of age, but she can water ski. So well, in fact, the baby may have broken a world record by skiing nearly 700 feet on Lake Grew in Polk City.

Man Gives Up 1st Class Seat For Army Private

An Army private flying home to Bradenton for the first time in two months got quite a surprise Friday morning courtesy of another Manatee County resident.

Tampa Unemployment Drops To 4.3 Percent

Tampa area job seekers may find there’s a little less competition for some open positions. According to data released by the state of Florida Friday, the Tampa unemployment rate dropped 0.7 percent over the year to a 4.3 percent rate.

Marco Rubio Is Maybe Kind Of Endorsing Donald Trump

Marco Rubio is making it clear: He won't vote for Hillary Clinton in November. Now, about that other guy on the ticket... The Florida Senator seems to maybe, kind of, sort of be coming around to the man who once called Rubio "lightweight," "a choker" and "Mr. Meltdown."

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