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School aide accused of sex with students, phony cruises, pro-gun mom ordered into gun safety class and other stories from Florida Patch.

Pro-Gun Mom Shot By Son Must Take Gun Safety Class
The pro-gun Florida mom who was accidentally shot in the back by her 4-year-old son in March will not face criminal charges in the case, but she has been ordered to take a gun safety class as part of a deferred prosecution agreement struck earlier this week.
Red Tide Still Active In Tampa Bay Area
Tampa Bay area residents with big weekend beach plans will find a persistent red tide bloom in local waters is still present, but conditions are improving. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, none of the water samples it tested over the past week in Pinellas, Manatee and Sarasota counties had high levels of Karenia brevis, the organism responsible for causing Florida red tide. Some samples, however, did test positive for the presence of the organism.
Gun, Ammo Found On Chamberlain High Campus
Two Chamberlain High School students face criminal charges after Tampa Police Officers found an unloaded gun and ammunition in a backpack on Friday.
Land O’ Lakes High Aide Had Sex With Students: Deputies
A 35-year-old New Port Richey woman faces sexual battery charges after Pasco County Sheriff’s deputies say she had sexual intercourse with two students from Land O’ Lakes High School.
Last Bells For Tampa Bay Area Schools Ring Soon
Longer days, balmy temperatures and lots of sunshine can only mean that summer is almost here. As the clock ticks down on the final days of the 2015-16 school year, a lot of parents may have misplaced those calendars with important dates that were sent out in the fall.
Largo Woman Sold Phony Cruises, Deputies Say
A 54-year-old Largo woman faces seven counts of grand theft after Pinellas County deputies say she sold customers fake cruise vouchers.
Mother’s Day Weekend Weather: Spring’s Last Hurrah
Tampa Bay area residents hoping for a mild, sunny Mother’s Day weekend are in luck. Forecasters anticipate nothing but sunshine and blue skies over the next few days.
Jeb Bush Won’t Vote For Trump Or Clinton
Just who former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush plans to vote for in the Nov. 8 general election is anyone’s guess. He’s made it clear, however, he has no intention of backing Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton’s run for the White House.
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