Spontaneous Combustion, Holiday Boat Parade, Bush’s New Gig

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 or so:

Severe Thunderstorms, Isolated Tornadoes Possible as Cold Front Smacks Tampa Bay Area

The Tampa Bay area’s long streak of sunny, comfortable days is coming to an end. The National Weather Service says a cold front is getting ready to descend on the region, bringing rain and the potential for severe conditions along with it.

‘Spontaneous Combustion’ Blamed in Tampa Scrap Metal Fire

A Friday night fire that sent a plume of black smoke into the air above Port Sutton Road has been attributed to spontaneous combustion by Hillsborough County Fire Rescue officials.

Wanted: Man Accused of Groping Pinellas County Teen

As the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office continues to search for a man accused of grabbing a teenage girl on her way home from school Friday, the agency has released a new sketch of the suspect.

Jeb Bush Joins Major Law Firm as 'Strategic' Consultant

The 2016 presidential primary season made it clear Florida’s former Gov. Jeb Bush won’t be following in his father and older brother’s footsteps anytime soon. With his White House dreams dashed – for now – Bush is making a return to Tallahassee. This time around he’ll serve as a consultant for Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, a law firm with a national presence and major lobbying chops.

Orlando's Pulse Nightclub Purchase Nixed by Owner

Orlando’s plans to turn the Pulse nightclub into a memorial have been sidelined. The owner of the site where the worst mass shooting in modern American history took place over the summer has changed her mind about a sale.

77 Jobs: Preschool Teacher, Lab Tech, Bar Manager

Looking for a new gig? Check out some of the latest openings on the Patch Jobs Boards from across the Tampa Bay area!

2016 Holiday Boat Parade of Lights: What to Know Before You Go

Find out what to expect at the 31st annual Sarasota Holiday Boat Parade of Lights. The event takes over Sarasota Bay this coming weekend.

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