Craigslist Murder, Deadly Fall, Disney Recall

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 week:

Craigslist Murder: 2nd Teen Arrested, Police Say

A Tuesday meeting between a Holiday man, his son and two potential buyers who answered a Craigslist ad about a dirt bike took a deadly turn when Tampa Police say the sale turned into a robbery. The two Tampa teenagers who reportedly answered the ad now face murder charges.

Boy, 3, Killed In DUI-Related Crash, Troopers Say

The Florida Highway Patrol has announced the arrest of a 38-year-old Ruskin man after a Wednesday night crash left a 3-year-old boy dead.

Roofer Dead After 20-Foot Fall From Tarpon Springs Church

A Thursday morning construction accident at First Baptist Church in Tarpon Springs has resulted in the death of a 29-year-old Crystal Beach man.

Tampa Bay Area Hotels Earn U.S. News Ranking

The Tampa Bay area’s hospitality industry just got a pat on the back from U.S. News & World Report. While none of the region’s hotels earned top rankings in the publisher’s2017 Best Hotels list, several did earn recognition. The rankings resulted from the evaluation of more than 3,000 luxury hotel properties in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Fire Hazard: Disney Mickey Mouse Nightlight Recalled

Walt Disney has issued a recall on a holiday-themed Mickey Mouse nightlight that poses a potential fire hazard. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, two incidents have been traced back to the lights. One resulted in an electrical fire.

Hillsborough County Sanctuary Status Supported By Diversity Council

Hillsborough County will explore becoming a sanctuary for undocumented immigrants if members of the diversity council get their way. The board, which serves in an advisory capacity to the Hillsborough County Commission, voted Wednesday night to recommend further exploration of the issue, several media outlets have reported.

ATM Skimmer Found At Tampa Bank

Area residents who used a GTE Federal Credit Union ATM in downtown Tampa might want to check their bank receipts. A skimmer was recently found on the bank's ATM, and now police are asking for help identifying the two suspects believed to be involved.

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