Mom Arrested, Robber Strikes Twice, Iron Maiden

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:

Armed Robber Strikes Twice

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is on the hunt for a man deputies believe may be responsible for two recent armed robberies at a Riverview Speedway.

Gastric Band Tampering: St. Pete Man Enters Guilty Plea

A 45-year-old St. Petersburg man faces up to 20 years in prison after entering a guilty plea in a wire fraud case. Federal prosecutors had accused Gregory Charles Grimm of working with an accomplice to purchase, alter and resell expired LAP-BAND Adjustable Gastric Banding Systems. Seven of those systems reportedly ended up being implanted into patients in the Sunshine State.

Coffee Pot Bayou Warning Signs Removed

With water tests drawn from in and around the Coffee Pot Bayou area coming back within normal ranges, the city of St. Petersburg has removed warning signs from the shoreline. While folks are free once again to swim and fish in the waters, the mystery behind a rash of recent pelican deaths remains unanswered.

Mom Crashed Teen's Party, Slept With Classmates: Deputies

The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of a 40-year-old Bradenton woman who has been accused of having inappropriate sexual relations with teenage boys.

Snow In Florida: Do You Remember?

Snowfall in the Tampa Bay area might seem impossible considering our recent stretch of sunny days and highs in the 80s. But, it happened ... one January long ago.

Tampa Bay Wow Houses Deliver Waterfront Views

Tampa Bay area house hunters will find no shortage of waterfront properties on the market. From riverfront homes in the New Port Richey area to sprawling Lakewood Ranch estates, the region has more than a few eye-popping homes up for grabs.

Hazardous Weather Outlook: Severe Thunderstorm Threat Looms

The Tampa Bay area’s streak of sunny, warm conditions isn’t expected to last. The National Weather Service is warning of the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms over the upcoming weekend and the potential for dense fog over the next few days.

Iron Maiden Announces Tampa Tour Stop

Tampa Bay Iron Maiden fans won’t have to run to the hills to catch the band in action. Amalie Arena has announced it’s one of the upcoming stops on the “The Book of Souls” tour.

E9 Experiences Week of Firsts

Eaglet E9 isn’t quite three weeks old, but that isn't stopping the little critter from keeping its parents hopping. Standing about a foot tall and weighing in at roughly 3 pounds, the eaglet spent the last week achieving many milestones that are expected of baby bald eagles.

Photo courtesy of the Southwest Florida Eagle Cam