Insane Hit-And-Run, Puppy’s Broken Leg, Tourism Record

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:

Puppy’s Broken Leg Leads To Man’s Arrest

A 6-month-old black-and-white female pit bull is on the mend at an emergency veterinary clinic after a Saturday incident left her with a broken rear leg. The man accused of injuring the pup now faces aggravated animal cruelty charges.

Disturbing Florida Hit-And-Run Caught On Video

The Florida Highway Patrol is asking for help identifying a motorist who took a turn too fast in the Holiday area on Monday afternoon, sending his SUV careening. After hitting several mailboxes, a parked vehicle, slamming into a boy on a bike and causing injuries to a second bicyclist, the man took off, troopers say.

Details Emerge In St. Pete Shooting Death

As the St. Petersburg Police Department investigates the Monday night shooting death of a 34-year-old man found injured on a street, the agency has released more information in the case. Authorities say Timothy Karl Davis Jr., was found wounded near the intersection of 11th Avenue South and 23rd Street South just after 6:30 p.m. May 15.

Palatial Estate Perfect For Outdoor Entertaining

Folks with a passion for the great outdoors, but an unwillingness to compromise creature comforts may find this expansive home in New Port Richey to their liking. With more than 7,000 square feet of living space, this home on the Pithlachascotee River capitalizes on its natural setting without skipping a beat in the luxury department.

Florida Sets Tourism Record: Gov. Scott

Folks who thought they noticed more traffic on roads and bigger crowds at beaches, theme parks and other tourist destinations across the Sunshine State over the past few months weren’t wrong. According to Gov. Rick Scott’s office, the state played host to a record-setting 31.1 million visitors in the first quarter of 2017.

Rescuers Save Horse Trapped In Mud (Video)

A 25-year-old Plant City horse is back on solid ground thanks to a team that assembled to save her after she managed to get herself trapped in thick mud Monday night.

'Corrupt' Government Rant Ends With Sarasota Man's Arrest

A 31-year-old Sarasota man stands accused of strolling onto the Riverview High School campus Monday to complain to anyone who would listen about corruption in school government. It was his alleged decision to waltz into a classroom after being denied access to the principal that landed him behind bars, authorities say.

Screenshot courtesy of Hillsborough County Fire Rescue