Hero Cop, 76 Jobs, Tropical Weather

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:

‘Last Damn Show’ Returns With Chance The Rapper

Tampa Bay area music fans hoping that WiLD 94.1 would bring back its Last Damn Show are in luck. The station and Amalie Arena announced the return of the popular multi-act production Monday morning.

Seffner Confederate Memorial Park Vandalized

In the wake of the deadly violence that erupted at a white nationalist protest in Charlottesville, Virginia, someone vandalized Seffner’s Confederate Memorial Park. Hillsborough County Sheriff’s deputies are now asking for help identifying the person or people responsible.

Threats To Kill Teacher Land Student Behind Bars: Deputies

The first bell on the 2017-18 school year hadn’t even rung when Pasco County Sheriff’s deputies say they brought on 18-year-old Marchman senior into custody for allegedly taking to Facebook to threaten her former teacher.

76 Jobs: Gutter Installer, Public Relations, Blogger

Tampa Bay area job hunters looking for new gigs will find employers across the region are hiring. From healthcare and skilled trades to technology and beyond, openings are available in a variety of industries.

Aldi Sets Hiring Events Across Tampa Bay Area

Tampa Bay area job hunters hoping to start careers in the grocery industry may want to jot some dates down on their calendars. Aldi has announced an upcoming series of hiring events meant to place people in open positions at stores in five counties across the region.

Rapper Kendo Kaponi Beat, Robbed Barber, Police Say

The Winter Haven Police Department is asking for help finding Jose Fernando Rivera Morales. The 32-year-old man, who is also known as rapper Kendo Kaponi, is wanted in connection with the beating and robbery of a barber in late July.

Disturbance Eyes Florida As Tropical Storm Gert Heads North

While Floridians are enjoying mostly normal summertime weather conditions, forecasters at the National Hurricane Center are keeping a close watch on two systems in the Atlantic Ocean. Tropical Storm Gert was well offshore the United States Monday afternoon, while a disturbance under watch off the coast of Africa was showing potential for further development over the next few days. That system is on a current projected path that could make it a concern for the Caribbean and Florida should its course hold.

Safety Harbor Estate Designed For Outdoor Living

Folks who prefer staying active may find this waterfront estate in Safety Harbor a great fit. With its own sport court, saltwater pool and putting green, it’s meant to be enjoyed from the outside in. Considering it has waterfront on both Tampa Bay and Alligator Lake, going inside could be tough though.

Hero Cop Saves 2-Year-Old In Clearwater Beach

A vacationing police sergeant from Morris Township, New Jersey, jumped into action Sunday afternoon, saving the life of a drowning 2-year-old at Clearwater Beach.

Image via the National Hurricane Center