Diaper Tax, Mandatory Recess, Territory Marking

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:

Gun Pulled On Woman After Car Crash, Deputies Say

A 25-year-old Parrish man faces charges after Sarasota County Sheriff’s deputies say he brandished a gun at a woman on Fruitville Road following a Tuesday morning incident on Interstate 75.

Serial Armed Robbery Spree Ends With Arrest

A rash of armed robberies that began early Tuesday morning in south Hillsborough County ended in Tampa early Wednesday morning with the arrest of a 20-year-old man from Valrico.

Kids Eat Free Every Day At Steak ‘N Shake

Tampa Bay area families looking for ways to stretch their dollars when dining out might want to check out Steak ‘N Shake’s new promotion. The popular burger chain has rolled out free every day, all day kids meals at locations throughout the region.

Mandatory School Recess Gains Ground In Florida Senate

A bill that would make it mandatory for elementary schools in the Sunshine State to provide 20 minutes of recess daily is making its way through the Florida Senate. Members of the Senate’s education committee voted 7-0 on Tuesday to move the bill forward. It is now in the hands of the appropriations subcommittee for education.

Jewel On The Bay Combines ‘Light And Luxury’

House hunters with a passion for modern architecture and a desire for space – a lot of it – might find Bradenton’s “Jewel on the Bay” suits them perfectly. With more than 6,700 square feet of living space and “wall-to-wall windows” offering views of Sarasota Bay, this home in Esplande on the Bay lists for a cool $2.9 million.

Diaper, Tampon Tax Bills Move Ahead In Florida Senate

Keeping intimate parts clean and dry may soon cost Floridians a little bit less at the cash register. Two bills meant to eliminate sales taxes on some personal hygiene products both moved forward in the Florida Senate this week.

Machete On Campus Leads To Teen’s Arrest

The St. Petersburg Police Department has announced the arrest of an 18-year-old Lakewood High School student following the discovery of a machete on campus.

Stolen Motorcycle’s Expired Tag Leads To Arrest

A 32-year-old Bradenton man faces a long list of criminal charges after the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office said one of its deputies noticed something just a little bit off about the motorcycle he was riding.

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