Gas Station Skimmers, Casey Anthony Talks, Best Airports

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 week:

Skimmers Found On 4 Tampa Bay-Area Gas Pumps

Tampa Bay area residents who bought gas in Pinellas County over the past few weeks may want to monitor their credit and bank accounts closely. Four credit card skimmers were found on pumps within the county during a statewide sweep last week of nearly 500 gas stations ahead of spring break 2017.

Watch: Casey Anthony Breaks Silence

Just a week after a former judge offered his own theory in the 2008 death of 2-year-old Caylee Marie Anthony, the child’s mother has broken her silence. Casey Anthony, now 30, was acquitted of first-degree murder charges in 2011 and has spent much of her time in seclusion in South Florida ever since.

2 Florida Airports Rank As North America's Best

When it comes to “providing an excellent customer experience,” two airports in Florida are among the very best in North America. That’s according to Airports Council International, which released its 2016 Airport Service Quality Awards winners on Monday.

How Tampa Bay Fares In Gallup’s Community Well-Being Rankings

When it comes to resident well-being only two metropolitan areas in Florida earned Top 10 honors in Gallup-Healthways’ annual State of American Well-Being report released Tuesday. Both are on the state’s west coast.

Marijuana: Florida Bill Seeks To Decriminalize Small Amounts

While it’s not quite the embracing of recreational marijuana use that other states have passed in recent years, some Florida lawmakers are pushing the state to decriminalize possession when only small amounts are involved.

Bloomingdale Library Rapist Resentenced To Life

Kendrick Morris was 16 years old when he attacked, beat and brutally raped an 18-year-old girl outside the Bloomingdale Library, leaving her for dead. Considering his age at the time the crime was committed, the convicted rapist asked the court to reconsider the length of his sentence.

Earlier Sunday Alcohol Sales Approved By Pinellas Commission

Pinellas County residents and visitors won’t have to wait until 11 a.m. on Sundays to purchase alcohol for much longer. The county commission on Tuesday voted unanimously to let stores and restaurants begin selling at 8 a.m. on Sundays.

Publix Named 1 Of America’s Best Companies To Work For

Publix is one of America's best companies to work for. That’s according to Fortune magazine, which recently named the Lakeland-based chain to its 2017 list of top employers in the country.

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