Charlie Crist’s Condo, School Grades, Bathroom Rules

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:

Boy, 11, Fathered Woman’s Child: Deputies

A Port Richey woman faces criminal charges after Hillsborough County deputies say she struck up a sexual relationship with an 11-year-old boy more than three years ago. The relationship, authorities say, resulted in the birth of a child.

Transgender Student Sues Over Florida School’s Bathroom Policy

A small north Florida town is the latest battleground in the fight for transgender students to be able to use the bathrooms of their choosing. A federal lawsuit filed on Wednesday seeks a court order that would allow a 16-year-old transgender student to use the boys’ bathroom at Nease High School in Ponte Vedra.

Charlie Crist’s St. Pete Condo Up For Grabs

U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist and his estranged wife, Carole, have put their Parkshore Plaza condo on the market for a cool $1.5 million. While it’s not quite the mansion Crist lived in during his time as Florida’s governor, it does offer spectacular views of downtown St. Pete and the waterfront.

Forger Caught Holding The Bag: Deputies

A stolen vehicle is probably not the best transportation to use when hauling two duffel bags full of forging equipment and forged documents. A 33-year-old Dade City man reportedly found that out the hard way on Tuesday.

Pasco County Curfew: What Parents Need To Know

A reminder from the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office about a mandatory curfew for underage kids has more than a few parents wondering just what it takes to ensure they don’t run afoul of the law that could cost them cold, hard cash for violations.

2017 School Grades: How Tampa Bay Area Districts Fared

The Florida Department of Education’s release of school and district grades was a mixed bag for counties across the Tampa Bay area and nearby. Sarasota County once again earned coveted A-grade status from the state while most districts earned solid B ratings.

Man Saves Florida Trooper From Runaway SUV

The Florida Highway Patrol is crediting a passenger in a SUV from saving one of its own when a medical emergency arose that ultimately ended up sending a motorist and a trooper to the hospital.

Florida Supreme Court Hears Anti-Death Penalty Prosecutor’s Case

The Florida Supreme Court scrutinized a prosecutor over her refusal to seek the death penalty in two dozen murder cases, and a justice suggested during arguments Wednesday that Gov. Rick Scott had the power to suspend the state attorney.

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