Death Threats Against Deputies, Home Invasion, Budget Travel

Patch operates 24 daily news sites in the Tampa Bay area and surrounding counties. The following are some of the top stories from the past day:

Elderly Couple Targeted In Armed Home Invasion

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Wednesday afternoon armed home invasion in Seminole that left a 72-year-old suffering from a minor injury.

14 Dogs Rescued From Meat Farm Bound For Tampa (Video)

The Humane Society of Tampa Bay will soon have 14 new globetrotting dogs up for adoption. The anticipated arrivals are part of a 200-dog rescue conducted by Humane Society International to save dogs intended for slaughter at a South Korean dog meat farm in Wonju.

Facebook Death Threats Against Pasco Deputies Answered With Warrant Sweep

A Facebook post threatening death to Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco and his deputies sparked a Wednesday warrant sweep in the Holiday area that resulted in the arrest of four people. One of those arrested is the 15-year-old boy accused of making the threats.

Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival 2017 Musical Acts Announced

Tampa Bay area residents and visitors who love food, wine and music might want to put Busch Gardens on their radar this spring. The theme park has announced the dates and some of the musical acts for its upcoming third annual Food & Wine Festival.

Fish Kills Reported In Pinellas County

The patchy red tide bloom that’s been kicking around Florida’s Gulf Coast for months has been blamed for two recent fish kills in Pinellas County and another one in the Fort Myers area.

Budget Travel: St. Pete, Clearwater Top List For Canadians

As Canadians endure their standard frigid wintertime temperatures, it’s probably not surprising that more than a few residents from the Great White North have southward travel on their minds. For those preparing to venture across the border on a budget, one major Canadian daily newspaper is suggesting the St Petersburg/Clearwater area as top choice.

Man Shot By Tampa Officer Identified

The Tampa Police Department is investigating a Thursday morning shooting involving one of its own.

Katharine The Great White Shark Makes Florida Return

Katharine, the great white shark with more than 43,000 Twitter followers, has made a return to Florida’s warmer waters. The famous fish pinged in near West Palm Beach over the weekend.

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