Tampa, FL|News|
9 FL Children’s Hospitals Among Nation’s Best: U.S. News Rankings
A top-performing children's hospital in Florida ranked fourth for its services in the Southeast.
Amanda Lumpkin, Patch Staff
Florida State News
Sarasota, FL|News|
FL Boy Left With Guns, Cash On I-75; Couple Charged
The Florida couple told the boy they were either going to travel to Idaho or Guam before abandoning him on I-75, media reports say.
Amanda Lumpkin, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
September Home Sales Slide in FL As Buyers Remain Wary: Report
New listings for U.S. homes rose 2.3 percent year-over-year during the four weeks ending Oct. 5, but pending sales fell 1.3 percent.
Amanda Lumpkin, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Pinellas County LGBTQ Organization Plans Expansion Of Free Mental Health Program
Project No Labels is hosting a gala Saturday to raise funds for the expansion of its free mental health therapy program into Pasco County.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Across Florida|News|
FL Uber Driver Started CA Wildfire That Killed 12, Destroyed Thousands Of Homes: DOJ
A Florida man has been arrested on suspicion of starting the Palisades Fire, which killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of homes in LA.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
FL Man Accused Of Killing, Eating His Pet Peacocks After Fight With Neighbor
A man was charged with aggravated animal cruelty for killing and eating two of his pet peacocks, the Pasco sheriff said in an arrest report.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Paranormal Investigators Host Ghost Hunting Event At St. Pete Hotel
The Spirits of St. Petersburg group hosts paranormal investigation for the National Day of Ghost Hunting at a Grand Central District hotel.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Pasco Pride Returns To Downtown New Port Richey
Businesses throughout downtown New Port Richey will host Pasco Pride events Saturday with the Richey Suncoast Theatre as the focal point.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Tampa Bay Halloween Markets Feature Artists, Vendors Selling Spooky Creations, Items
Halloween markets scheduled throughout the greater Tampa Bay area will showcase artists and vendors with spooky, dark themes.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Soccer-Themed Art Show Celebrates Tampa Bay Rowdies, Raises Funds For Fan Club
Ralph’s Mob, a Tampa Bay Rowdies supporters club, is hosting an opening reception for a soccer-themed art show and watch party.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
18-Year-Old Who Fatally Shot Another Teen In Bradenton To Spend Decades Behind Bars: Records
A teenager who shot a 16-year-old at a Bradenton backyard party while playing with a gun was sentenced to decades behind bars, records show.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Create Your Own Grave Marker In Upcoming St. Pete Ceramics Class
A St. Petersburg artist is teaching an upcoming clay workshop on creating personal grave markers and goods.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Gator Surprises Worker At Downtown New Port Richey Ice Cream Shop
A 4-foot-long gator, likely from a nearby lake, surprised an employee at a downtown New Port Richey ice cream shop, the owner said.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Sarasota Church To Paint Rainbow Crosswalk On Campus
An LGBTQ-inclusive evangelical church in Sarasota is seeking volunteers to paint a rainbow crosswalk at its campus after Sunday services.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Friendly Cat Joins Pet Therapy Program At Tampa-Area Hospital
Bentley, a 13-year-old Persian cat who loves people, is a new addition to the pet therapy program at a Tampa-area hospital.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Pints Of Science Offers Entertaining Lecture Series In Tampa
Each month, the Pints of Science lecture series hosts three local scientists and academics to speak on various topics in Tampa.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Beloved St. Pete British Restaurant Reopening In Gulfport After Closing In 2021
A beloved Beach Drive British restaurant has found a new home in Gulfport about five years after closing its doors, owners said.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Artists, Activists Respond To Removal Of Street Murals By FDOT Crews
LGBTQ+ rainbow and Black History Matters murals were removed by FL Dept. of Transportation crews, drawing the ire of activists and artists.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Sidewalk Chalk Art Protest Of FDOT's Street Mural Removals Rescheduled In St. Pete
A sidewalk chalk art protest of the FL Dept. of Transportation's removal of an LGBTQ+ pride crosswalk has been rescheduled in St. Petersurg.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Street Mural Removals Inspire Chalk Art Protests In St. Petersburg
Activists in St. Pete are organizing chalk art protests as FDOT removes BLM, LGBTQ+ Pride street murals.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Organizers To Discuss Mixed-Income Housing Solutions At St. Pete Community Forum
Faith in Florida is hosting a forum in St. Pete to discuss mixed-income housing solutions and skyrocketing rents in the city.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
St. Pete Apartment Complex Still Owes $350K On Past-Due Water Bill 1 Month After Notice
City officials are encouraging residents at a St. Pete apartment complex that is $350K behind on its water bill to find new housing.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Sales Double After St. Pete Pour-Your-Own Wine Bar Adds Pour-Your-Own Bourbon Stations
An Historic Kenwood pour-your-own wine bar recently added pour-your-own bourbon stations to the mix, leading to an increase in sales.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
