$1 Million Win, Early Voting, Hillary Clinton in Tampa

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

Mercedes Driver Arrested After Hitting School Bus, Cars in Largo

An eagle-eyed Pinellas Park Police officer is getting the credit for bringing a man into custody Tuesday afternoon following four accidents in Largo. The man reportedly even tried to run away on foot before his capture.

Bradenton Toddler Tumbles Out of 2nd-Story Window

A Bradenton 2-year-old was hospitalized Tuesday afternoon after taking a tumble out of a second-story window.

Hillary Clinton’s Tampa Rally: Ashley Drive Closing Planned

Motorists may want to steer clear of a portion of Ashley Drive Wednesday afternoon as Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton arrives in Tampa. The city has announced a partial closing of Ashley Drive to prepare for the former secretary of state’s visit.

President Obama Sets Florida Rally to Support Hillary Clinton

Florida residents who would like to see President Barack Obama in person before he leaves office early next year will get their chance later this week. Obama has announced a Friday rally on behalf of Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton.

St. Pete Woman Wins $1 Million From Publishers Clearing House

A St. Petersburg woman is $1 million richer after Publishers Clearing House’s Prize Patrol paid her a recent visit.

New Port Richey’s Sims Park Up for National Honors

People who want to help New Port Richey’s Sims Park earn national honors only have a few days left to do so. Online voting in the American Planning Association’s Great Places in America: People’s Choice contest ends this Friday, Oct. 28.

Tampa Bay Early Voting 2016: Find Out Where to Vote in Your County

Tampa Bay area residents who want to get a jump on having their say in the Nov. 8 election will find early voting is well under way in most counties across the region. The polls opened bright and early Monday, Oct. 24 in Hillsborough, Sarasota, Polk, Pinellas and Manatee counties. Pasco County voters, however, still have a few days to wait.

‘The Pope’s Rabbi’ Coming to Saint Leo University

Rabbi Abraham Skorka, a friend of Pope Francis, will make an appearance at Saint Leo University early next month. He is expected to talk about building bridges between people of different faiths.

Image via Shutterstock