Florida's Top 5: Our Most Popular Facebook Stories This Week

From Tampa Bay's "hottest" eateries to the 2017 Chasco Fiesta, check out the stories Florida Patch readers were sharing, reading and commenting on for the week of March 20.

Missing New Port Richey Woman Located

A New Port Richey woman, Brittany Deems, was reported missing on Tuesday, March 21 after last reportedly being seen in the Holiday area on the night of St. Patrick’s Day. She was found almost a week later.

Don't Return Calls From These Area Codes: 'One Ring' Phone Scam Resurfaces

A common phone scam, known as the "one-ring" scam, has resurfaced, the Federal Trade Commission warns consumers. The ruse attempts to trick consumers into returning a missed call — and racking up charges — by calling cell phones and letting them ring once.

Pedestrian Crash Closes Martin Luther King Street; Witness Sought

The St. Petersburg Police Department is looking for a possible witness to an accident that occurred at 7:07 a.m. on the morning of March 20 near 55th Avenue North and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Street North, seriously injuring a 17-year-old girl. The teen was walking across Dr. MLK Street North, west to east, when she was struck by a red, northbound Buick Rendezvous.

2017 Chasco Fiesta: What To Know Before You Go

What began as a small pageant honoring the native people and lands around New Port Richey has grown to one of the largest annual events in Pasco County. The 2017 Chasco Fiesta marks the 70th consecutive year that the festival has taken place in western Pasco County. The nine-day event features a wide range of events, including a carnival, a nationally respected Native American Festival and the oldest boat parade in Florida.

3 Tampa Bay Eateries Named Among America’s Hottest

Tampa Bay area residents interested in checking out some of America's most popular restaurants won't have to drive far to do so; three eateries in the Tampa Bay region have been named among OpenTable’s "Top 100 Hot Spots" in the country for 2017: Ulele, Selva Grill and Shore Diner. OpenTable explains on its website that the list "highlights restaurants with not only delicious food and drinks, but vibrant bar scenes, live music and festive atmospheres."

Photo credit: Pasco Sheriff