Manhunt, 30 Tons Of Marble, Plane Crash

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:

Florida Not So Hot For Working Dads: Study

Florida consistently ranks high for being among the best places in the country for retirees, but it’s not so hot when it comes to creating friendly conditions for working dads, according to a new study. Florida ranked in the bottom half of the pack compared with the other 49 states and the District of Columbia.

Polk County Plane Crash Pilot ID’d

As federal authorities continue to investigate what caused a plane to crash into a Bartow church’s parking lot Sunday afternoon, officials have released more information.

8 Ducklings Rescued From Clearwater Storm Drain

When eight little ducklings lost their way Sunday and found themselves trapped in a bad situation, the crew from Clearwater Fire Rescue’s Station 50 swung into action to make the save.

Daily Storms On Tap For Tampa Bay Area

Tampa Bay area residents and visitors hoping for a little sunshine may have to catch it between storms and overcast skies over the week ahead. According to the National Weather Service, thunderstorms should make daily appearances in much of the region throughout the workweek.

30 Tons Of European Marble Went Into Home’s Making

House hunters with a passion for contemporary architecture might find this palatial estate on Sarasota’s Coconut Bayou to their liking. The engineered concrete, reinforced-steel home spans more than 7,300 square feet with unique features found throughout.

Legoland Offers Father’s Day Freebie

Kids who want to treat their dads to a theme park adventure this Father’s Day may be able to do so without breaking their piggy banks. Legoland has announced a freebie just for dads that runs through June 18.

Girl, 15, Left Dazed, Wandering After Assault

The St. Petersburg Police Department is asking for help identifying a man its officers say is believed to have beaten and assaulted a teenage girl late last month. The girl was later found wandering in a street.

4th Of July 2017 Fireworks: Florida Theme Park Shows

Florida’s theme parks are preparing to pull out the stops in honor of America’s 241st birthday. From Tampa’s Busch Gardens to the Orlando area’s Walt Disney World, each park has its own lineup of special events, including fireworks meant to mark 4th of July 2017.

Photo courtesy of Legoland Florida Resort by Chip Litherland