The Rays, Grenade on a Beach, Drug Search Turns Up Ironic Bumper Sticker

George W. wants Jeb Bush to run in 2016, no federal charges for Zimmerman, another wrong-way driver and other stories from Florida Patch.

New Rules for Publix Coupons, Trojan Man, Spare Change

Man arrested after striking 80-year-old, police go pink, Bright House gets a scare in the mail and other stories from Florida Patch.

Woman Fends Off Attacker, Zimmerman Reality TV, Bright Red Lipstick

Cyber justice, plea deal for the Hakkens, cracking down on utilities and other stories from Florida Patch.

Burglary Scheme Goes Awry, Rainy Weather Continues, Cruise Ship Death

River flooding a concern, sewer issues in St. Pete, crash leads to big drug bust and other stories from Florida Patch.

More Storms on the Way for Tampa Bay

Forecasters are calling for a strong chance of storms throughout the workweek.

Cpl. Cupid, 3-Breasted Woman, West Nile Virus

Manatee and dog create a stir, spontaneous combustion, baby in trunk, a disorderly goat and other stories from Florida Patch.

ICYMI: Mislabeled M&M's Could Cause Issues for Peanut Allergy Sufferers

Boxes of the improperly labeled candy were shipped to Florida.

Turtle Rescue, Puppies Left on a Doorstep, Prostitution Arrests

Free day at local museums, hit-and-run leaves man injured, storms ahead and other stories from Florida Patch.

Man Crashes Stolen Fire Truck, Kitten Rescued, Wrong-Way Crash Solutions

Cop helps man find love of his life, veterans getting shortchanged, boring places to live and other stories from Florida Patch.

One Direction, Baby Stowed in Trunk, West Nile Virus

Shenaniganz destroyed in fire, man shoots himself then flees from cops, goat “arrested” and other stories from Florida Patch.

About that 3-Breasted Woman, Beer Latte, Banned Books

Free day at local museums, another West Nile Virus case logged, local law enforcement officers honored and other stories from Florida Patch.

Wrong-Way Drivers, Manatee Comforts Pooch, M&M's Recall

Exotic pets up for adoption, man arrested for making “terroristic threats,” spontaneous combustion and other stories from Florida Patch.

Traffic-Stopping Tortoise, Goodbye to Jeter, M16s in Schools

Baristas in bikinis, no more saggy pants ban, Satanism in schools and other stories from Florida Patch.

ICYMI: Disabled Florida Veteran Chooses Jail Over Paying Alimony

The Punta Gorda man says he’s taking a stand for disabled veterans.

More Rain in Store for Tampa Bay

Wet conditions are likely to stick around until midweek.

ICYMI: Man Pulled Over for Expired Tag Meets Love of His Life

The Pasco County deputy who pulled him over is being hailed as “Cpl. Cupid” by coworkers.

100-Pound Tortoise Blocks Traffic, Bentley Stolen, McDonald's Road Rage

SWAT call out, grandfather kills family, Howl-O-Scream prop switch and other stories from Florida Patch.

Some Sun in the Weekend Forecast

The weekend is likely to get off to a wet start though.

Jeter Says Goodbye, Saggy Pants, Love at the Tax Collector's Office

Road closings, former Freedom High students found dead in Jacksonville, vet says no to alimony and other stories from Florida Patch:

M16s in Schools, Satanic Activities for Kids, FSU Quarterback Benched

Firefighters rescue woman trapped in flood waters, man charged in infant’s death and other stories from Florida Patch.

Cold Front Brings On Again, Off Again Rain

Tampa Bay area residents shouldn’t look for the temperatures to drop too much.

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Officer Shaq, Presidential Visit and Baristas in Bikinis

Woman outsmarts abductor, Clearwater scores in national poll, sending kayak thieves up the river and other stories from Florida Patch.

Off-Duty Firefighter Saves 4, New York Dog Found in Florida

Plane crashes in St. Pete, armed robber says it was a joke, wounded veteran gets new home and other stories from Florida Patch.

Slightly Cooler Temperatures on the Way

Rain remains very much a part of the forecast, especially around mid-week.

PETA Ads Won't Fly, Graham Says 9/11 Facts Covered Up, Garth Brooks

Teacher refuses to give standardized tests, an astronaut’s view from space, a heartwarming reunion and other stories from Florida Patch.

See Florida From Space, Girl and Dog Reunited, Garth Brooks

Prostitution sting, Floridians tired of political bickering, George Zimmerman in trouble again and other stories from Florida Patch.

Rain Chances Increase as Weekend Arrives

Forecasters say the greatest chances for rain are south of the Interstate 4 corridor.

Tropical Disturbance Not Likely to Impact Bay Area

Normal summer weather patterns are predicted for Tampa Bay as a weak storm system makes its way toward Florida.

PETA Ad Won't Fly in Florida, Teacher Boycotts Standardized Tests and Bus Crash

Clearwater revisits missing child cold case, Hillsborough deputies honor 9/11 fallen heroes and other stories from Florida Patch.

Fugitive on a Bicycle, Publix Bagel Recall, Beef's Credit Breach

Remembering 9/11, woman creates chaos in school pickup line, American flag used to soak up grease and other stories from Florida Patch.

Supermoon, NFL Player Shoves Trombonist and Boy Returned to Family

Free burgers, serial coin thief nabbed, home invasion arrests and other stories from Florida Patch.

Shark Attack, Journalist Remembered and Sad End to Love Story

Puss caterpillars, same-sex marriage battle, robber can’t resist cats and other stories from Florida Patch.

Free Fishing, Baggy Pants and Monster 'Shrimp'

Puss caterpillars, robbery spree, same-sex marriage battle continues and other stories from Florida Patch.

ICYMI: Puss Caterpillars Pack a Venomous Punch

Floridians are being warned to steer clear of the fuzzy caterpillars that can produce serve reactions in some people.

Storms Likely Through Weekend

Saturday’s heat index could rise to 100.

Witnesses Tried to Save Stabbing Victim, 'Slender Man,' Rescued Iguana

City plans to bus some homeless out of town, drowning victim identified, new name for the Ice Palace and other stories from Florida Patch.

Romantic Cyclist Stabbed on Way to Proposal, Red Tide and No Smoking

Scott leads Crist in the polls, Bay Area schools make the grade and other stories from Florida Patch.

ISIS Reportedly Beheads 2nd American, Shark Attack, Poisonous Caterpillars

“Spiderman” robs store, $1 million winner, Bubba might be returning and other stories from Florida Patch.

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