Officer Kidnapped, Kids Vote for Hillary Clinton, Amy Schumer 'Apologizes'

Patch operates 24 daily news sites in Florida. The following are some of the top stories from the past day:

New Charges for Psychotherapist Accused of Groping Patients

A Lakeland psychotherapist arrested in late September for allegedly telling female patients sexual contact by him was part of their therapy faces more criminal charges after four additional victims came forward.

Tim McGraw, Faith Hill Announce Tampa Tour Stop

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill have announced a Tampa stop on their upcoming Soul2Soul world tour. While that stop isn’t set to take place until next fall, tickets for the show go on sale next week.

Firefighter Injured After Man Allegedly Set Home Ablaze

An early Wednesday morning fire at a home on Gunn Highway left one firefighter injured and has led to a criminal investigation.

New Zika Case Confirmed in Sarasota County

Florida’s Zika virus count rose to 1,044 Wednesday with the announcement of four new cases. One of those cases involves a Sarasota County resident.

Man Repeatedly Rammed Ex’s Car to ‘Talk,’ Deputies Say

A 24-year-old Wesley Chapel man is in hot water after Pasco County deputies say he went too far in an attempt to get his ex to “talk.” According to the agency, the man used his Audi to ram the woman’s Honda Accord several times Tuesday afternoon while the two were driving on State Road 54.

Pasco County Looking for a Few Good Teachers

Tampa Bay area residents looking for a career in education may want to jot a date down on their calendars. Pasco County Schools has announced its second annual Fall Instructional Job Fair is set for Nov. 10.

Kidnapping of State Correctional Officer: Details Released

A state prisoner’s armed escape from a work crew at a Polk County park Wednesday afternoon ended a few hours later in St. Petersburg. But not before he managed to kidnap a correctional officer, who would later make his own escape, officials said.

Former Pinellas County Sheriff Gerry Coleman Dies at 78

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office has announced the death of its former leader, Sheriff Gerard “Gerry” Coleman. Coleman passed away Tuesday, Oct. 18, at the age of 78.

Watch: Amy Schumer 'Apologizes' to Tampa Donald Trump Supporters

Comedian Amy Schumer took a few moments out of Tuesday night’s performance at Madison Square Garden in New York to issue an apology of sorts to fans in Tampa. It seems some audience members at the Amalie Arena show on Sunday walked out when Schumer went on a political diatribe, calling out Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.

Armed Man’s Threat Over Dog Backfires, Deputies Say

A 60-year-old man upset over his belief a neighbor’s dog had been in his yard found out the hard way late Tuesday night that pulling a gun can sometimes have unintended consequences.

Florida Kids Vote for Hillary Clinton for President

If kids in Florida could vote, they would elect Hillary Clinton to be the 45th president of the United States. That's according to the results of a Scholastic poll, which included 153,000 kids nationwide from kindergarten through 12th grade voting by online and mail-in ballot.

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