Hillsborough River Dye Job, Zika, Grenades Found Near Kid

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

Florida Zika Virus Cases Up To 28

The number of confirmed travel-related cases of the Zika virus in Florida has climbed yet again. As of Monday, State Surgeon General Dr. John Armstrong reported 28 confirmed cases statewide.

Cold-Stunned Sea Turtles Still Flooding Into Aquarium

While temperatures have been up over the past few days, the number of cold-stunned sea turtles under care at Clearwater Marine Aquarium hasn’t decreased. The aquarium announced late last week that in the past month it had taken in more cold-stunned sea turtles than in all of 2015.

Florida’s Best Private High Schools Ranked

When it comes to the best private schools in the state of Florida, the Tampa Bay area is well represented. According to Niche.com, Town ‘N Country’s Berkeley Preparatory and Bradenton’s St. Stephen’s Episcopal School are among the best of the best.

Watch: Florida Man Uses Blacktip Shark for Selfie Prop

Just days after a similar stunt involving a dolphin caused outrage in Argentina, a Florida man was captured on video pulling a creature out of the water to pose for a selfie. In the Florida case, however, the sea creature used as a photo prop was a blacktip shark and not a rare dolphin.

Deputies: Hand Grenades, Guns Found Within Reach Of Child

Sarasota County Sheriff’s deputies got more than they bargained for Friday when they stopped by a Jackson Road home in Venice to help a state Department of Children and Families investigator check on the health and welfare of a 5-year-old boy.

Clerk Shot, Killed Armed Robber, Cops Say

A 19-year-old man is dead following a Sunday night armed robbery attempt at a Tampa liquor store.

Hillsborough River Dyed Green For St. Patrick’s Day Test

Tampa Bay area residents who pass through the downtown area on their daily travels might have noticed something a little off about the Hillsborough River Monday morning. A distinct green tint to the water is no cause for alarm, city officials insist.

Screenshot from the City of Tampa’s Facebook video