Murder-Suicide, State Of Emergency, Bus Crash

Patch operates 24 daily news sites in the Tampa Bay area and surrounding counties. The following are some of the top headlines from the past day:

Father, Son Killed In Riverview Murder-Suicide

A 63-year-old man and his 41-year-old son were found dead in a Riverview home Monday morning. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, the deaths had been reclassified as a murder-suicide on Tuesday.

Florida State Of Emergency Declared As Wildfires Spike

With wildfires an ongoing concern across the Tampa Bay area and throughout Florida, Gov. Rick Scott on Tuesday declared a state of emergency. The declaration comes as more than 100 active wildfires continue to burn on more than 20,000 acres across Florida.

‘Kylie’s Daddy’ Earns Pasco Teen Music Industry Buzz

A 16-year-old New Port Richey girl with a passion for music found herself catapulted into the spotlight over the past few days following the release of “Kylie’s Daddy.” The tune, a love song to Kylie Jenner, features 22 Savage, Ziggy and teen sisters Iliana Eve and DJ Hannahbella.

Sea Turtle Patrol Gears Up For Nesting Season

As sea turtles across the Sunshine State prepare to lay their eggs, the folks at Mote Marine Laboratory are gearing up for another busy season of monitoring the creatures and their offspring on 35 miles of coastline from Longboat Key to Venice. The Sea Turtle Patrol intends to kick off its efforts on Saturday, April 15.

Good Friday 2017 School Closings Across Tampa Bay

With Good Friday and Easter fast approaching, some school kids in the Tampa Bay area are gearing up for a three-day weekend. That’s not the case everywhere though as some school districts do plan to ring their bells on Friday, April 14.

Man Shot Over Suspicions Of Cheating: Sheriff

A 26-year-old St. Petersburg woman faces criminal charges after Pinellas County Sheriff’s deputies say a Monday morning domestic dispute took a violent turn. Authorities say Erika Alisha Harvey shot her live-in boyfriend during an argument about suspected infidelity.

Oak Park School Bus Crash: Details Released

A 69-year-old man from Mishawaka, Indiana, was cited in a Tuesday morning school bus crash in Sarasota that sent several people, including children, to the hospital. The crash involved a bus that was on its way to the Oak Park School.

Sugar Sand Festival Gets Under Way This Weekend

Once again, Clearwater Beach will be celebrating its most famous attraction: The white sand that makes it one of the top beaches in the world. The Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival features one of the Bay area’s largest sand sculpture exhibits and competitions, along with live music, movies and other entertainment.

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