Tampa Tops for Fun, Cop Arrested, Gas Pump Skimmer Found

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Tampa Scores in the Fun Department: Study

When it comes to the best places in the country for having fun, it’s hard to top Tampa. That’s according to WalletHub, the website dedicated to all things personal finance. Tampa ranked 11th overall in WalletHub’s 2016’s Most Fun Cities in America report.

Skimmer Found on Sarasota Gas Pump

Motorists who fill up at the 7-Eleven in the 5000 block of Clark Road in Sarasota may want to check their credit and debit card accounts. The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office says a service technician discovered a skimming device on one of the station’s pumps on Sunday.

Central Pasco Makes 2016 Money Magazine List of Best Places to Live

Residents of Central Pasco County have long known the area is special. Now, the whole country does, too. Money Magazine has released its annual list of Best Places to Live, with three Florida communities making the Top 50 ranking.

Last Chance: Recreational Bay Scallop Season Ends Soon

Tampa Bay area residents who love harvesting their own bay scallops need to hit the water soon. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission sent out a reminder Monday that the final day of harvesting is set for Saturday, Sept. 24.

White Voters Boosting Donald Trump’s Florida Chances: Poll

South Florida’s massive Democratic voting bloc may not be enough to hand Hillary Clinton a Sunshine State victory come November. According to a poll released Monday, businessman Donald Trump is running neck-and-neck with the former secretary of state largely thanks to white voters.

Samsung Galaxy Note7 May Not Have Caused St. Pete Fire, Officials Say

The cause of a Sept. 5 fire that ripped through a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee in St. Petersburg remains unknown. The city’s fire rescue department announced the outcome of its investigation into the cause of the blaze on Monday, saying it cannot isolate a Samsung Galaxy Note7 that was reportedly left in the vehicle as the ignition source.

St. Pete Cop Arrested on Domestic Battery Charge

A six-year St. Petersburg Police Department veteran faces a domestic battery charge following a dispute with his live-in girlfriend over the weekend.

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