Eaglet Watch, New Laws, Rays Are ‘Awesome, Baby’

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:

Camaro Flips 7 Times After Driver Fled Traffic Stop: Sheriff

A 24-year-old St. Petersburg man’s decision to flee from a Thursday morning traffic stop in Seminole led to a string of accidents, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. The man was ultimately brought into custody after the Camaro he was driving flipped six or seven times.

Eaglet Starting To Hatch

The waiting is almost over for Fort Myers' famous bald eagles. One of Harriet and M15's eaglets has officially begun cracking out of its shell.

9-Year-Olds’ Lemonade Stand Robbed

An afternoon of selling lemonade from a makeshift stand took a violent turn for two Lutz children Wednesday. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, the kids were robbed by a pair of dissatisfied customers.

Car Salesman Assaulted By Man, 83, Over Lottery Prize: Sheriff

A Nissan sales promotion at Sarasota Square Mall took a violent turn Wednesday when authorities say a salesman was attacked by an 83-year-old man upset over a promotional scratch-off ticket prize he thought he'd won.

3 New Florida Laws Go Into Effect Jan. 1, 2017

Kids under the age of 18 will be banned from buying certain types of over-the-counter cough syrup when the New Year arrives. That’s one of three new laws that will hit the books in Florida on Jan. 1, 2017.

Temple Terrace Man Shot, Killed In Home Invasion

The Temple Terrace Police Department is investigating a Wednesday evening home invasion that took a deadly turn. One man is in custody while another suspect remains at large.

Warnings Go Up For Tampa Bay Area Waters

Tampa Bay area residents and visitors with plans on the water over the next few days may want to consider rescheduling. The National Weather Service has issued a warning for boaters as a strong cold front moves into the area. A high surf advisory and rip current statement have also been issued for coastal areas.

Baseball Forever Campaign Is ‘Awesome, Baby:’ Dick Vitale

While Dick Vitale may be best known for basketball, he’s been a Tampa Bay Rays season ticket holder since Day One. The most famous Rays fan doesn’t sit secluded in a luxury suite away from prying eyes. He can be seen at the game (and many times on television) in his seat along the third-base line in Tropicana Field.

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