K9 Dies In Hot Car, Football Player's Arrest, ALDI Hiring

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:

USF Football Player Arrested On Sexual Battery Charge

A University of South Florida football player faces sexual battery and false imprisonment charges following an alleged attack on the school's Tampa campus Monday.

Childcare Aid Charged In Molestation Case

An 18-year-old man faces criminal charges after Hillsborough County deputies say he inappropriately touched a young girl.

Tampa, St. Pete Make Worst Mosquito Cities List

The Tampa Bay area might not be the worst in the country for mosquitoes, but it comes close. In fact, Tampa and St. Petersburg moved up significantly in Orkin’s annual ranking of the country’s Top 50 Mosquito Cities, earning 11th place this year. First-place for the fourth year in a row went to Atlanta.

Girl, 13, Threatened To Shoot Students, Staff At School

A 13-year-old Bradenton girl faces criminal charges after Manatee County Sheriff’s deputies say she called King Middle School early Tuesday morning and threatened to “shoot all staff and students.”

Florida K9’s Hot Car Death Under Investigation

As the Friday death of one of the Sebastian Police Department’s K9s remains under investigation, the case and a similar one in Tampa serve as reminders of the dangers hot cars pose to people and animals alike.

ALDI Sets 6 Hiring Events

Tampa Bay area residents in the market for jobs in the grocery industry may want to jot some dates down on their calendars. ALDI has announced six upcoming hiring events at locations across Tampa Bay.

Earl Of Sandwich Set To Open 2 New Tampa Locations

Tampa Bay area residents with a taste for fresh, made-to-order sandwiches may have cause to celebrate. Orlando-based Earl of Sandwich is set to open two new locations in the Tampa area in May.

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