Stormy Weather, Sanctuary Status, Bathroom Peeper

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:

Chance The Rapper Sets Tampa Tour Stop

Fresh on the heels of three Grammy Award wins, Chance the Rapper has announced an upcoming tour stop at Tampa’s Amalie Arena. Tickets for the show go on sale Tuesday with the appearance set for June 14 at 8 p.m.

Tornadoes, Thunderstorms Possible As System Moves Across Tampa Bay

Folks in the Tampa Bay area are being advised to keep an eye on the sky Wednesday as a low pressure system moves across the region. That system is expected to bring rain, thunderstorms and the potential for strong winds and isolated tornadoes along with it.

Man Drove Vehicle Straight At Deputy: Sheriff

A check on a suspicious vehicle parked in the 8000 block of Uplands Boulevard early Wednesday morning turned into more than a Manatee County Sheriff’s deputy likely bargained for.

Accused Bathroom Peeper Charged In 2nd Case

A 28-year-old Brandon man who was arrested on video voyeurism charges in January after the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said he tried to record one of its female detectives in a Publix restroom faces more charges. This time the man is accused of taking photos of a woman in a Michael’s craft store restroom.

Seagull Rescued After PVC Pipe Beating

A seagull struck with a PVC pipe early Tuesday morning is under care at a local animal sanctuary while the man accused of harming the creature faces criminal charges.

Pinellas County Sanctuary Status Sought By Activists

A handful of activists gathered on the steps of St. Petersburg's City Hall Tuesday, hoping to convince City Council members to put a little pressure on Pinellas County to declare itself a sanctuary for illegal immigrants.

Lightning Alumni Return For Hockey Day Tampa Bay

While the Tampa Bay Lightning are on their first-ever bye week, several of their former stars are getting ready to take the ice this Saturday against some of their old rivals.

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