Talking Trump Statue, Aldi Hiring, Waterfront Paradise

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:

Andreychuk Finally Gets Hall Of Fame Nod

Once again, the wait is finally over for Dave Andreychuk. Andreychuk, the captain of the 2003-04 Tampa Bay Lightning team that won the Stanley Cup, was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame’s Class of 2017 in his ninth year of eligibility.

No Sad, Silent Trump For Disney’s Hall Of Presidents: Report

A petition drive that garnered more than 14,000 signatures wasn’t enough to get Walt Disney World to break a tradition that began during the Clinton Administration. A spokeswoman for the Florida theme park announced over the weekend that the animatronic being made for President Donald Trump’s entry in its Hall of Presidents will have a fully functional voice box.

Aldi Hiring At Tampa Bay Area Locations

Tampa Bay area residents hoping to launch careers in the grocery industry may want to put a few dates on their calendars. Aldi has announced an upcoming series of hiring events meant to place people in open positions at stores in four counties across the region.

Man Beaten, Facebook Shamed For Helping Lost Girl: Cops

A man who tried to help a lost 2-year-old girl find her family at a Lakeland sports complex over the weekend was beaten and accused of kidnapping for his troubles, according to police.

Waterfall, Infinity Pool Create Backyard Paradise

House hunters in the market for properties that deliver a slice of outdoor paradise might be hard-pressed to top this Sarasota estate. With its own infinity pool, cascading waterfall and bay frontage, this home is designed for those who love being outside.

Termite-Tented Homes Targeted By Burglar

A 36-year-old man faces a long list of criminal charges after St. Petersburg Police say they connected him with a string of residential burglaries that have taken place over the past five weeks. While most people avoid homes that are tented for termite extermination, police say David Cooper targeted properties being treated during a burglary spree that didn’t end until his arrest on Saturday, June 24.

Homeless Vets Get Fresh Start

With eight years of decorated service in the U.S. Marine Corps and a job at the FBI, Steven Stouffer had it all. And then he didn’t.

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