Fisherman Rescued, Gun On A Bus, Musical Flea Market

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 week:

Fisherman Rescued Seconds Before Boat Sank

The Coast Guard rescued a fisherman Thursday night from a 12-foot dinghy moments before it capsized less than a mile west of Fort De Soto.

Gun Found On School Bus Traced To Burglary

he firearm reportedly found Thursday on a Sarasota school bus was among two stolen in an apartment burglary, and now an adult and another teen were arrested in connection with the case, plus additional charges were added for students initially involved, according to police.

Teacher Accused Of Having Sex With Student

A 34-year-old high school teacher from Hernando County was arrested for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a male student, 17, that included sharing marijuana and alcohol at the teacher's home, the Hernando County Sheriff's Office said today.

Musical Flea Market, Fundraiser On Tap

Bargain hunters with a passion for music are invited to an upcoming “Musical Flea Market” fundraiser at the Selby Public Library in Sarasota. The event is designed to support the venue that houses “a treasure of music recordings and sheet music.”

Man, 19, Accused Of Shooting At Cops

Tampa police earlier this week arrested Israel Magwood, 19, in connection with a reported gunfire exchange with officers who were attempting a bicycle stop at 12:11 a.m. near the intersection of North Central and East Floribraska avenues.

Son Charged In Mother’s Murder

An 18-year-old was arrested and charged with the first-degree murder of his mother, who was found dead Monday -- on her 39th birthday -- in a Riverview townhome, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

St. Pete International Baseball Gets Cracking

The official start of the seventh season of St. Petersburg International Baseball opens with Team Canada facing the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday, March 24 at Walter Fuller Baseball Complex, 7901 30th Ave N. Game times at Walter Fuller are all 1:05 p.m.

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