Rolex Switch, Safe Surrender, Zika Virus Cases Rise

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 20

The number of confirmed Zika virus cases in Florida has climbed yet again. The total as of Friday is 20, up from Thursday’s 18.

Florida State Fair Ending Soon

Tampa Bay area residents who want a chance to explore the Florida State Fair only have a few days left to do so before the 2016 run comes to an end. The fair’s last day is Monday, Feb. 15.

No Arrest Yet In Strip Club Shooting

The Tampa Police Department has released photos of two individuals in connection with Saturday’s fatal shooting at Club Rayne. The men in both sets of photos have been identified and interviewed, but no arrests have been made at this time, the agency reported Friday afternoon.

Rolex Switch-A-Roo New Twist On Craigslist Theft

Thieves who stalk Craigslist ads looking for targets typically take the money and run, but that wasn’t the case in Valrico lately. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, a thief it is looking for left something behind for his victim.

Valentine’s Weekend Weather: What To Expect

As bitter cold bites the northern parts of the country, Tampa Bay area residents are likely to love their Valentine’s Day weekend forecast.

Operation Safe Surrender Coming Up

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is providing an easy way for residents who happen to have non-violent misdemeanor warrants out for their arrest to turn themselves in. The agency plans to play host to an Operation Safe Surrender event next Saturday, Feb. 20.

Plant High Threats Under Investigation By Police, FBI

After Plant High School students faced their third modified campus lockdown in a week on Friday morning, the Tampa Police Department is assuring parents the situation is under investigation.

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