Top Colleges, 799 Zika Cases, Most Walkable Neighborhoods

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Florida Zika Virus Cases Near 800

The state of Florida’s total Zika virus case count climbed to 799 Tuesday, Sept. 13 with the announcement of 13 new travel-related cases and six non-travel related infections. The new travel-related cases included two in the Tampa Bay area.

Review of Unarmed Black Man’s Shooting Death Takes New Turn

An investigation into the Aug. 30 shooting death of an unarmed black man by a Hillsborough County Sheriff’s deputy took a new turn Tuesday. State Attorney Mark Ober has recused himself from the review, citing a long-term friendship with the deputy’s family.

St. Pete, Sarasota Rank As ‘Most Walkable Neighborhoods’

Tampa Bay area residents who prefer getting around using foot power instead of automobiles may be pleased to know two cities in the region rank high in the walkability department. That’s according to the real estate brokerage Redfin, which recently ranked Florida’s Most Walkable Neighborhoods.

Olive Garden Offering 21,000 Never Ending Pasta Passes

Tampa Bay area Olive Garden fans who just can’t get enough pasta may want to jot down Thursday, Sept. 15 on their calendars. That’s the day the restaurant chain intends to make 21,000 Never Ending Pasta Passes available to customers across the country.

Pulse Survivor’s Tampa Death: Autopsy Shows No Signs of 'Homicidal Violence'

A 34-year-old man who survived the June massacre at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando died in a Tampa backyard early Sunday morning. The cause of Christopher Scott Brodman’s death remains under investigation.

Teens Used Craigslist to Lure Robbery Victim, Deputies Say

Five teenagers from Riverview, Tampa and Apollo Beach face a number of criminal charges after Hillsborough County Sheriff’s deputies say they lured a man to a robbery using a Craigslist ad.

U.S. News & World Report College Rankings 2017: Florida's Top Schools

The University of Miami has cracked into the top 50 national universities in the 2017 college rankings by U.S. News & World Report. The school is ranked No. 44 on the popular annual list, released early Tuesday. Last Year, Miami was ranked 51.

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