Strange Inheritance, Life Sentence, Gov. Buckhorn?

Patch operates 24 daily news sites in the Tampa Bay area. The following are some of the top stories from the past day or so:

Bob Buckhorn Passes On Gubernatorial Run

Tampa Bay area Democrats hoping to see Bob Buckhorn make a run for governor in 2018 are out of luck. The popular mayor of Tampa announced Thursday he has no intentions to seek the post after Gov. Rick Scott terms out.

Palm Harbor Primates Get ‘Strange Inheritance’ Spotlight

Fox Business Network’s “Strange Inheritance” is talking a walk on the wild side Monday as host Jamie Colby tells the story of the unusual legacy Debbie Cobb’s grandmother left behind.

New Year's Eve Hit-And-Run Driver Arrested: FHP

The man accused of striking a 13-year-old bicyclist in a 2002 Chevrolet Suburban on New Year’s Eve and then fleeing the scene has been brought into custody.

Tampa Drops In St. Patrick’s Day Rankings

Folks who are ready to get their Irish on in recognition of St. Patrick’s Day’s impending arrival may take comfort in knowing Tampa is one of the best places in the country to do so. That’s according to WalletHub whose number crunchers recently conducted a study of 200 of the country’s biggest cities to find the best places to go green on March 17.

Bloomingdale Library Rapist Resentenced To Life

Kendrick Morris was 16 years old when he attacked, beat and brutally raped an 18-year-old girl outside the Bloomingdale Library, leaving her for dead. Considering his age at the time the crime was committed, the convicted rapist asked the court to reconsider the length of his sentence.

Bomb Diagram Led To 2 Newsome Student Arrests: Sheriff

Two Newsome High students face felony charges after a diagram depicting a bomb in the school's courtyard was discovered on a table inside the FishHawk McDonald’s.

Earlier Sunday Alcohol Sales Approved By Pinellas Commission

Pinellas County residents and visitors won’t have to wait until 11 a.m. on Sundays to purchase alcohol for much longer. The county commission on Tuesday voted unanimously to let stores and restaurants begin selling at 8 a.m. on Sundays.

Publix Named 1 Of America’s Best Companies To Work For

Publix is one of America's best companies to work for. That’s according to Fortune magazine, which recently named the Lakeland-based chain to its 2017 list of top employers in the country.

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