Sewage in Tampa Bay, Florida Healthcare, Job Fair

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

Sewage Overload: Millions of Gallons of Wastewater Dumped in Tampa Bay

Just how many millions of gallons of partially treated sewage have been dumped into Tampa Bay since Hurricane Hermine blew past is a question that may never be answered.

Are You Ready to Be the Thunder?

Tampa Bay Lightning fans eager to see the hometown team in action once more don’t have much longer to wait. Proving that point, Amalie Arena has announced that home ice installation is set for Monday, Sept. 12.

Eckerd College Ending Some Programs in St. Pete, Tampa

Students hoping to earn their degrees through Eckerd College’s flexible Program for Experienced Learners are out of luck. The school announced Friday the program will soon come to an end.

Dozen Bite Marks on Toddler: Daycare Worker Charged with Neglect

A 23-year-old Bradenton woman has been charged with child neglect after an August incident left a toddler with more than a dozen bite marks on his face, back, arm and ear.

Arrest Made in Elderly Veteran's Beating

The search for a man accused of beating an elderly St. Petersburg veteran with his own walker ended in Tampa Thursday. According to St. Petersburg Police, officers brought Harold Stewart, 37, into custody and also located the Dodge Durango connected to a Sept. 2 attack.

Brandon Jewelry Heist Took Potentially Deadly Turn, Deputies Say

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is looking for help identifying a man its deputies say stole more than $23,000 worth of jewelry from a Brandon store Tuesday night and then drove off with an employee on his hood.

Hillsborough County Job Fair: Employers Invited to Sign Up

Tampa Bay area employers looking for new hires may find the matches they’re looking for at Hillsborough County’s upcoming job fair.

Florida Ranks 14th Worst in Healthcare: Report

Florida has the 14th worst health care system in the country, losing points for its high number of uninsured adults and children and average monthly insurance premiums, among other factors.

ITT Technical Institute Closing After Feds Slash Funding

ITT Technical Institute, a for-profit college based in Carmel, Indiana, is closing for good as federal pressure mounts. The news affects students across the country, including those served by the school’s Florida campuses.

Walt Disney World Scanning Kids’ Fingers to Prevent Fraud

Visitors to the Magic Kingdom and other Walt Disney parks in Florida may notice a change at the front gate. Kids ages 3 to 9 are now being asked to have their fingers scanned like adults and older kids when they enter Walt Disney World parks in the Orlando area.

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