‘Gilmore Girls,’ Deadly Hurricane Matthew, Pokémon Doh!

Patch operates 23 daily news sites in Florida. The following are some of the top stories from the past day:

Gilmore Girls Revival: 4 Tampa Coffee Shops Become Luke's Diner Wednesday

Tampa Bay area "Gilmore Girls" fans eager for the Netflix revival this fall will get to grab a cup of coffee on Wednesday, Oct. 5, at one of more than 200 pop-up coffee shops nationwide inspired by the show's most recognizable set: Luke's Diner. Several pop-up Luke's are planned for the Tampa Bay area.

Deadly Hurricane Matthew Prompts Florida State of Emergency Declaration

As Hurricane Matthew continues on a path that may bring it to Florida as a major storm morning, Gov. Rick Scott has declared a state of emergency. The declaration covers every county in the state, including those found in the Tampa Bay area.

No Howard Frankland Bridge Toll Lanes, FDOT Secretary Confirms

Tampa Bay area motorists concerned about a proposal to create toll lanes on the Howard Frankland Bridge can breathe a sigh of relief. The Florida Department of Transportation confirmed Monday that the notion is dead in the water.

Pokémon Doh! Sarasota Player Busted with Cocaine, Pot, Xanax, Hash Oil, Deputies Say

It’s unclear if a Sarasota man managed to capture any Pokémon during an early Monday morning trip to Urfer Park, but deputies say they snagged a big catch.

Holiday Creepy Clown Scare Was Teen Prank, Deputies Say

As “creepy clown” reports continue to come in across the country, one Pasco County teenager found himself getting a stern talking to from a deputy over the weekend.

70 Jobs: Tree Climber, Fitness Specialist, Concierge

Tampa Bay area residents looking for work will find a number of employers are in the market for new hires. From healthcare and skilled trades to technology and beyond, openings are available in a variety of industries.

Tampa Bay Towns Among America’s Fastest-Growing: Study

A number of Tampa Bay area communities have rebounded well since the Great Recession rocked the economy, including Brandon, Clearwater and Largo. That’s according to the personal-finance website WalletHub whose number crunchers recently took a look at the economic pictures in 515 communities across the country.

Man Accused of Battering Deputy Found in Lutz

A Tampa man wanted in connection with a September battery on a Hillsborough County Sheriff’s deputy was arrested early Monday morning. A Crime Stoppers tip led deputies to an address in Lutz where they say they found Rodshee Jeremiah Rayford around 2 a.m. Oct. 3.

Deadly Hurricane Matthew Shifts Track Toward Florida

The projected path of powerful Hurricane Matthew shifted in the afternoon hours Monday, putting it on a course that may result in a collision with the Sunshine State. The Category 4 storm is expected to arrive offshore of Florida Thursday afternoon.

Image of a hurricane courtesy of the National Weather Service Facebook page