3 FL Cities Among ‘Best Places To Live In U.S.’ For 2023: List

Three Florida cities have made the top 50 “Best Places to Live in the U.S.” for 2022-23, according to a new list from Money.com.

Cop Car Kills 5-Year-Old | Deadly Lemonade | Miracle Baby: FL News

2 Teachers Charged | GOP Sex Scandal | Deputy Leaves Hospital | Drug Bust Catches 24 | Cuban Spy | Mystery Canine Disease | Sausage Assault

Manatee Couple Romeo And Juliet Are Tampa's Newest Senior Residents

The manatee pair has been living at the Miami Seaquarium since the late 1950s. Now, at age 65, they're getting a change of scenery.

Home Clean Heroes Celebrates First Responder with a Trip to NYC

Hillsborough County Firefighter Jessica McCoy and family attend Thanksgiving Day Parade

Dismembered Body In Car | Rap Fan Beaten | Tax Worker Threat: FL News

Porch Pirate Warning | GOP Chair Probed | Customers Flashed | Dismembered Body In Car | Don't Say Gay | Teacher Charged | Fatal Police Crash

Animals At Florida Aquarium Now Dining On Restaurant-Quality Veggies

Le Roots, a South Tampa urban farm, is providing aquarium critters with the same fresh, vitamin-rich vegetables served in Tampa eateries.

Firefighter Death | Blackmarket Turtles | Nick Hogan DUI Case: FL News

Firefighters Save Dogs | Illegal Tortoise Sales | Ear Bitten Off In Fight | Cop Steals $93K | Mystery Dog Virus | Petito Vs Laundrie Trial

Injured Sheriff's Deputies Receive $20,000 Each In Community Donations

The Hillsborough sheriff's deputies received $20,000 each to help cover their medical expenses after being run down by a car on Nov. 9.

Sonny's BBQ Offers Spicy Gratitude To MacDill Service Members

Sonny's BBQ served meals to 175 service men and women to thank them for the extra hours they've been working during the Israel-Hamas crisis.

Non-Binary Teacher Fired | Water Use Limits | Survivors Speak: FL News

Mass Shooting Survivor Speaks | Hurricane Relief Centers | Son Drives Over Father | Teacher's Brutal Beating | Deputies Run Down On Purpose

Sulpur Springs Landmark Gets Much-Needed Facelift

The 100-year-old water tower was the principal source of water for the area until until the 1970s.

Hillsborough Library To Host Gardening Tips, Cybersecurity Basics

Hillsborough County libraries to offers programs for all ages.

Rosie The Elephant Devours Pumpkins, Candy Corn For Birthday: Video

Watch Rosie the elephant gorge on pumpkins and iced candy corn treats for her 53rd birthday celebration at Busch Gardens in Tampa.

1,300 Tampa Families Get Ham, Turkey Food Baskets For Thanksgiving

More than 200 cars lined up to receive food baskets before the event hosted by Tampa United Bikerz began at 10 a.m. Saturday.

Human Skull Sale | Gator Bites Snorkeler | Firefighter Porn: FL News

Free Assault Rifle | Ybor Shootings | Human Skull For Sale | Steve Martin Ban | High-Speed Rail | Disney Bathroom Peeper | Help For Israel

Gabby Petito Foundation Fundraiser Set At Tampa Topgolf

The Gabby Petito Foundation honors the memory of Petito, who was killed by her fiancé, Brian Laundrie, while on a cross-country trip.

Metropolitan Ministries Hosts Holiday Tent In Tampa To Help Feed Needy

For those who can't drop donations off at the holiday tent, Metropolitan Ministries offers other ways to help residents in need.

Booty Patrol | Halloween Mayhem | Violent Antisemitic Threat: FL News

Falling Tree Kills Girl | Uber Driver Attacks | Mass Shooting Reaction | 100 Bald Naked Dolls | DeSantis' Heels | Human Traffickers: FL News

Historic Hyde Park Prairie-Style Home To Be Featured On Home Tour

Explore Hyde Park's elegant architecture during Hyde Park Preservation Inc.'s annual historic home tour Dec. 2.

15th Annual Black People’s March On White House Set Saturday

The Black People's March will unite diverse groups to demand an end to the U.S. war on Palestine, African and Indigenous people.

Trapped For 6 Days | 5 Electrocuted | 2 Speeders Top 100 MPH: FL News

Trooper Hits Biker | Cold Case Solved | DUI For Teacher | Jan. 6 Rioter | 2 Drivers Top 100 MPH | Mystery Substance At School: FL News

Tampa's Richedean Hills Ackbar Provides Care For Pregnant Women, Teens

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize outstanding citizens and celebrate their contributions. Tampa, meet Richedean Hills Ackbar!

Credit Union Kids Golf Classic Raises $300,000 For 2 Tampa Nonprofits

The 19th annual Credit Union Kids Golf Classic​ raised $300,000 for two Tampa-based organizations.

'Compassionate' Tampa Non-Profit Owner Is Dedicated To Serving Others

"Richedean Hills Ackbar provides loving attention and care to the elderly, pregnant women and teens," a fellow community member says.

Tampa Military Moms-To-Be Feted By Lightning, Operation Shower

Tampa Bay Lightning players' wives and girlfriends will host 20 soon-to-be military moms at a baby shower Monday at the Firestick Grill.

Adult Diaper Bomb | Waterboarding Error | Toddler Fatal Fall: FL News

Proud Boy Prison Terms | Wrong Person Waterboarded | Jaywalking Tourist Assault | Hostage Fliers Torn Down | 1986 Murder Solved: FL Top News

2 Cargo Planes With Donated Supplies Headed From Florida To Israel

Two cargo planes loaded with 85 pallets of donated supplies are on their way to Israel courtesy of the state of Florida.

Adult Diaper Is The ‘Bomb’ That Delayed International Flight To Tampa

The flight from Panama City, Panama, had been in the air for about an hour when a discovery in the bathroom prompted an abrupt turnaround.

32 Tampa Police Officers Run In Honor Of Tampa's 32 Fallen Officers

On Saturday, the Tampa Police Department hosted its 29th annual Tampa Police Memorial 5K/1-Mile Run-Walk.

Fake Trump Pardon | Dogs Shot 170 Times | Church's Bogus Cure: FL News

Shark Hammered To Death | Tornado Damage Photos| Child Sex Sting | Stampede At Pro-Israel Vigil | Child-Care Worker Arrested: FL News

The Straz Center Offers 1st Of 4-Part Your VetChat Series

The first Your VetChat event will be held Thursday, Oct. 19, at 6 p.m. at Maestro's at the Straz Center.

Rising Veteran Suicide Rates Prompt Tampa YMCA To Take Action

Pinellas and Hillsborough counties are among the Florida counties with the highest veteran suicide rates.

ZooTampa Celebrates Baby Endangered White Rhino's Birth

ZooTampa at Lowry Park is reporting record-breaking attendance and honors as a top zoo by Trip Advisor and USA Today in 2023.

Poodle Tortured | Theft From Disabled Vets | Jan. 6 Rioters: FL News

Pedestrian Deaths On Rise | Teen Trafficked For Sex | Black Artwork Vandalized | Cop's Underserved Overtime | Construction Fraud: FL News

Rebuilding Together Aids Hurricane Response, Opens Distribution Center

On the first anniversary of Hurricane Ian, a massive distribution center has opened to improve hurricane recovery and response.

Rabid Otter | Shell-Shocked Tortoises | Red, Blue Debate: FL Top News

Best Cup Of Joe | Powerball Winner | Good Samaritan Beaten | Top School Districts In State: FL Top News

Dog Days Of Summer: Photo Of The Week

Send us your photos of sunsets, romps at the beach or children at the playground. You might have your photo published on Patch.

Baby Sex Abuse | Killed By E-Scooter | No Butts Allowed | FL News

Tree Trimmer Electrocuted | Rattlesnake Bites Amazon Driver | Car Crashes Into House | Trooper Hurt Saving Dad, Child | Art Fraud: FL News

After The Storm: Photo Of The Week

Send us your photos of sunsets, romps at the beach or children at the playground. You might have your photo published on Patch.

Here's How To Have Your Event Seen By Thousands Of FL Patch Readers

As fall arrives, it's time to post information about your harvest and Halloween events on Patch. Here's how to be included in our calendars.