Dog Shot, Tropical Disturbances, Meteor Showers

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:

Dog’s Shooting-Related Death Sparks Investigation

A Friday afternoon discovery of an injured dog outside a home on Lake Street has sparked an investigation Tarpon Springs Police say they hope will end in the arrest of the person or people responsible for shooting the creature in the spine.

Golf Course Home Features Serious Security

House hunters in the market for golf course views and extra security might find this home in Trinity’s Champions Club intriguing. The property has been upgraded with a new $70,000 roof, hurricane glass and Kevlar shielding for the front door.

Watch: Gators Infest Florida Lake

As the temperatures across Florida soar well into the 90s, humans aren’t the only ones trying to escape the heat. Alligators are also taking cover, at least in the Lake Apopka area where an Orlando man recently captured dozens of the creatures on video, swimming in the early morning hours.

Summer Meteor Showers: Peak Dates For Watching In Tampa Bay

Two meteor showers are expected to put on quite a light show in the skies above Tampa Bay before the summer comes to a close. The Delta Aquarids began making cameo appearances in the night sky last week while the much-anticipated Perseids are expected to get under way starting Monday night.

2 Tropical Disturbances Making Waves

The National Hurricane Center is closely monitoring two areas of disturbed weather that may become the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season’s next named storms. One system is showing strong signs of possible development as it moves into the Caribbean Sea.

Motorists Beware: Operation Southern Shield Is Under Way

Motorists in five southern states may want to pay close attention to their habits behind the wheel this week. Law enforcement officers in five states, including Florida, are teaming up to curb speeding and cut down on traffic accidents and deaths.

Land O’ Lakes Sinkhole: How To Help Victims

Pasco County and United Way are teaming up to make it easier for people to help the families who lost their homes when a sinkhole opened up in Land O’ Lakes on Friday. The kickoff of a special local fund meant to directly benefit the families was announced on Monday.

Shop Owner’s Murder Leads To Arrest

The Tampa Police Department has announced an arrest in connection with a Sunday afternoon robbery that took a fatal turn. Police say Christopher Antonio Sheffield, 24, has been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of Mohamoud Ibrahim, 60.

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