Aced ACT, Paul McCartney Live, Burn Ban

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:

Tampa Teen Aces ACT

Acing the ACT is an accomplishment only a few thousand high school students across the country manage to do each year. Tampa’s John Clayton Felletter is one of them.

Manatee County Adopts Burn Ban

Manatee County has joined several others across Florida in enacting a temporary ban on outdoor burning as dry conditions continue to promote wildfire activity across the state. Manatee County Commissioners voted unanimously on Tuesday to enact the ban.

Paul McCartney Confirms Tampa Show

Paul McCartney fans eagerly awaiting news on whether or not the former Beatles member would bring his One On One tour to the Tampa Bay area now have official confirmation. Tampa’s Amalie Arena announced Tuesday the legendary performer will make his way to town on July 10.

Arrest made In New Port Richey Stabbing

A 23-year-old Port Richey man faces aggravated battery with a deadly weapon charges after Pasco County deputies say he repeatedly stabbed a friend early Tuesday morning.

Confederate Memorial Day Puts Florida Town In Spotlight

A small Florida town with deep southern roots has found itself in the spotlight as Wednesday’s observance of Confederate Memorial Day nears. Belleview’s decision to allow its local Sons of Confederate Veterans unit to observe the holiday by flying the Confederate flag alongside the U.S. and Florida flags is creating a bit of a flap, but not necessarily from residents of the tiny town in Marion County.

Bloomingdale Teen Has Florida’s ‘Freshest’ Recipe

Bloomingdale High School’s Gianna Rivera has the freshest recipe in the state. At least that’s the ruling of the judges who oversaw the 2017 Fresh From Florida Student Chef Cook-Off.

'Coastal Chic' Style Sets Sunset Park Home Apart

Folks in the market for a waterfront dream home that features unstoppable views and a unique design might find this listing in St. Petersburg hard to turn away from. Featuring double master suites, front porch balconies and its own boat lift and dock, this $1.7 million listing spans more than 4,000 square feet.

Florida’s Best High Schools Named

U.S. News and World Report has crunched the numbers for 2017, releasing its annual list of best high schools in the country, ranking the schools on national and state levels.

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