Flea Market Closed, Free Tacos, Minister Arrested

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:

Largo Youth Minister Arrested On Molestation Charge

The Largo Police Department has announced the arrest of Anona United Methodist Church’s director of child ministry. According to the agency, the 31-year-old man inappropriately touched a 14-year-old girl on several occasions.

USA Flea Market Closed After 'Significant' Safety Threats Found

Folks who enjoy shopping at Port Richey’s USA Flea Market will have to find a new place to bargain hunt for a while. Pasco County on Wednesday announced its decision to shutter the popular U.S. 19 destination after a recent investigation into possible code violations turned up “hundreds” of concerns.

Estate’s Theater Doubles As Safe Room

House hunters on the market for Tampa Bay area properties that offer unique security features and built-in luxury may find this sprawling Bradenton estate to their liking. With more than 7,000 square feet of space, this home boasts five bedrooms, a chef’s kitchen, a game room and its own “old-fashioned theater” that also doubles as a safe room.

Dads Get Free Tacos At Tijuana Flats

Floridians looking for Father’s Day deals may want to set a course for their local Tijuana Flats on Sunday. In honor of dads’ special day, the eatery is offering a deal fathers can sink their teeth into.

Picnic Island Beach Fails Water Testing

Tampa Bay area residents and visitors with big beach plans over the next few days may want to think twice about diving into the water at Picnic Island. The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County issued an advisory for the beach following unsatisfactory bacteriological testing results.

2 Tropical Disturbances Have Forecasters’ Attention

The official start of the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season has been pretty uneventful so far, but that could change in the coming days. Meteorologists at the National Hurricane Center on Wednesday were keeping a close watch on two disturbances that have some potential for development over the next few days.

Image courtesy of the National Hurricane Center