$18 Million Lotto Win, Listeria Ice Cream Recall, ‘Emergency Protest’

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:

Gov. Rick Scott Going to Washington?

When Gov. Rick Scott made a passionate plea for Republicans to get behind Donald Trump following his win in the Florida Presidential Preference Primary back in March, the rumor mill began to churn overtime.

Deadly Listeria Prompts L.A. Creamery Ice Cream Recall in Florida, Elsewhere

Two flavors of ice cream from a California company are being recalled in Florida and seven other states for a potential contamination, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Patch Weekend Movie Guide: What to See, What to Skip

We have the verdict on "Arrival," "Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk," "Shut In," and "Almost Christmas." Plus, two home video offerings "Captain Fantastic" and "USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage."

Deputies Fish Drowning Suspect Out of Canal

A 39-year-old man who reportedly tried to flee Pasco County Sheriff’s deputies on Wednesday night by diving into a canal ended up requiring a save from the very law enforcement officers he tried to run from.

‘Emergency Protest’ Against President-Elect Donald Trump Planned in Tampa

Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton has conceded the election to Donald Trump, but that doesn’t mean everyone’s willing to accept the Republican’s victory.

Karate Teacher Had ‘Sexual Contact’ with Young Girl: Deputies

A 33-year-old karate instructor faces criminal charges after Hillsborough County Sheriff’s deputies say he had inappropriate sexual contact with a female student when she was 12.

Florida’s Medical Marijuana Amendment: What Happens Next?

Floridians eager to be able to use medical marijuana to treat debilitating health conditions won big victory at the polls Tuesday, but that doesn’t mean doctors will start writing prescriptions any time soon.

Lakeland Woman Scores $18 Million Florida Lotto Win

A Lakeland woman is several million dollars richer after managing to pick the correct numbers in the Nov. 2 Florida Lotto drawing. The jackpot was worth $18 million.

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