Double Murder, Turkey Recall, Best Cities For Retirees

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:

Double Murder-Suicide Details Emerge

A Monday night call about shots fired on a residential street in Nokomis led Sarasota County Sheriff’s deputies to the discovery of three bodies.

UF Student Shot In Las Vegas Massacre ID’d: Report

A third-year law student from the University of Florida was among the hundreds injured when bullets rained down on the crowd of more than 20,000 gathered for Sunday’s Route 91 Harvest country music fest in Las Vegas.

Accused Cop Killers Should Face Federal Charges: Police Chief

A police chief from Illinois with ties to the Tampa Bay area is on a crusade to get President Donald Trump’s administration to back a change in federal law that would revamp how cop killing cases are handled. Riverside Police Chief Thomas Weitzel’s mission to make the line-of-duty slaying of a police officer a federal offense technically began in 2011. While his pleas so far have mostly fallen “on deaf ears in Washington, D.C.,” he has no intent of backing down.

School Bookkeeper Stole Co-Worker’s Identity: Deputies

A 79-year-old Nina Harris Elementary School employee’s April discovery that someone tried to open a credit account in her name led to the Monday arrest of one of her co-workers.

Wow House: Tuscan Style, St. Pete Sunsets

Old world style and modern luxury come together in this sprawling Snell Isle estate that features waterfront views and its own saltwater pool. With an asking price of just under $3.5 million, the home spans more than 5,200 square feet and offers four bedrooms and three bathrooms.

Publix Recalls Turkey Over Possible Metal Contamination

Publix customers with a taste for the grocery chain’s ground turkey are being asked to check their refrigerators and freezers. The Lakeland-based store has issued a recall on certain packages of meat after its supplier uncovered possible metal contamination.

Sarasota No. 1 For Retirees: U.S. News & World Report

Looking to get the most out of your retirement, take note: Sarasota is the best place to live as a retiree, according to U.S. News & World Report. Sarasota outranked all other cities when it came to the overall happiness of its residents, outpacing Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and San Antonio, Texas. These cities were chosen based on criteria including housing affordability, the happiness index, quality of healthcare, retiree taxes, job market and desirability.

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