Labor Day Weather, Robbery Victim Dies, Hillary Clinton in Tampa

Patch operates 23 daily news sites in Florida. The following are some of the top stories over the past few days:

Elderly Tampa Man Beaten in August Robbery Dies

An 81-year-old Tampa man found unconscious in his North 20th Street backyard on Aug. 17 has died from his injuries. Police say his accused attacker now faces first-degree murder charges.

Hillary Clinton Announces Tampa Campaign Stop

Tampa Bay area residents who want to see presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton live will get their chance early next week. The Clinton campaign has announced a Tuesday stop in Tampa.

Drive-By Shooting Meant to Stop Parents’ Testimony: Sheriff

A 20-year-old New Port Richey man’s troubles with law enforcement took a turn for the worse Thursday morning when Pasco County deputies say he fired shots at his parents’ home to prevent them from testifying against him in a grand theft case.

Tampa Bay Labor Day 2016 Weather: Not All Bad News

Hurricane Hermine has set the pace for the start of Tampa Bay’s Labor Day weekend to be anything but pleasant. While heavy rain is expected over the next few days, forecasters at the National Weather Service say the entire holiday shouldn’t be a washout.

4 Pinellas County Beaches Fail Bacterial Testing

Tampa Bay area residents with beach plans over the Labor Day weekend might want to think twice before jumping in the water at a few local hotspots. The Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County has issued advisories for four beaches in the county.

Zika Virus Found in Miami-Dade Mosquitoes; Florida Leaders Want Congress to Act

The state of Florida on Thursday confirmed that some mosquitoes from the Miami Beach area have tested positive for the Zika virus.

Entenmann’s Recalls Little Bites Brownies, Muffins For Choking Hazard

People who love to snack on Entenmann’s Little Bites brownies and muffins may want to check their pantries. Bimbo Bakeries, the maker of Entenmann’s products, has issued a voluntary recall of some of its products.

Tow 2 Go Returns to Tampa Bay Area for Labor Day 2016

AAA Auto Club South and Bud Light are once again teaming up to help make Tampa Bay area roads safer. The free Tow to Go service will be made available to motorists throughout the long Labor Day weekend.

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