Manatee Rescued From Red Tide: Patch PM

Here are some of the share-worthy stories from Florida Patches to talk about tonight:

Rescued Manatee Sickened By Red Tide Under Care At ZooTampa

Officials said 14 manatees were found dead in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties in five weeks.

Miami Launches Its Own Cryptocurrency To Fund City Services

The new MiamiCoin is available for mining starting Tuesday.

Finke To Return To Clearwater With Extra Baggage - 2 Gold Medals

"I was just trying to hold on and get my hand on the wall," the Clearwater swimmer said.

Suspect Calls His Molestation Actions ‘Animalistic’: Sheriff

"A crime such as this is absolutely sickening," Sheriff Grady Judd said.

5 Officers Charged In Forceful Arrest At Hotel: State Attorney

A Miami Beach police sergeant, 4 officers face battery charges, according to prosecutors.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Hospitals In Sarasota, Manatee Counties Update Visitor Policies
• Death At Mobile Home Park Under Investigation: Sheriff
• Masks Required To Enter Courthouses In Sarasota, Manatee, DeSoto
• Woman With Dementia Missing In Bradenton: Sheriff
• Hillsborough County Back To School Guide 2021-22

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