Deadly Bar Fight, Sticky Days, 81 Jobs

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:

2 People Found Dead In Riverview Home

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the deaths of two people found inside a Riverview home Monday morning.

Dead Bat In Walmart-Sold Salad Prompts Florida Recall

Floridians who purchase pre-packaged salads may want to check their crispers for a particular brand. Fresh Express has issued a recall of certain brands of salad after two people were recommended for post-exposure rabies treatment after a dead bat was found in a bag of salad they bought in a Florida grocery store, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Heat, Humidity Return To Tampa Bay Area

It’s often said that all good things must come to an end. And, so it goes for the Tampa Bay area’s string of sunny days with low humidity and mild, springtime temperatures. According to the National Weather Service, the week ahead is likely to be a steamy one with temperatures in the mid-80s and humidity levels back in the 90-percent range.

Deadly Bar Fight Leads To 1 Arrest In St. Pete

A violent fight over a game of pool at St. Petersburg’s Stinger Bar on Sunday took a deadly turn when a third man entered the fray. According to authorities, a 62-year-old man died from injuries sustained in the fight while another man has been arrested on manslaughter charges.

Brush Fires Prompt Pasco Evacuations

As two brush fires burned in Pasco County on Monday afternoon, officials announced voluntary evacuations in some areas. Both fires were burning in the area of State Road 52 and Hays Road as of 6 p.m. April 10.

Man Airlifted After Rattlesnake Strikes

An encounter between a man and a 5 ½-foot rattlesnake took a dangerous turn on Sunday night. The man, struck by the snake in the hand, ended up having to be airlifted to a nearby hospital for antivenom treatments.

Spectacular Sunsets Make Island Home Paradise

Folks with dreams of owning their own island paradise might find it difficult to not take pause at the views this Tierra Verde spread was designed to capitalize on. Featuring 136 feet of natural shoreline, the estate is a water lover’s dream come true, complete with its own dock and two lifts.

81 Jobs: Life Skills Coach, Photographer, Teacher

In the market for a new job in the Tampa Bay area? There’s good news on the employment front! Employers throughout the region have put out help-wanted signs in recent days.

Photo courtesy of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission