Great Save, Fortune 500, Double Homicide

Patch operates 24 daily news sites in the Tampa Bay area and surrounding communities. The following are some of the top stories from the past day:

5 Tampa Bay Area Pool Homes For Under $250K

Ready to prepare for summer’s heat by moving into a home that boasts a backyard pool and a selling price of $250,000 or less? There are some beautiful options on the Tampa Bay area market that fit the bill.

Sergeant Dives Into River To Save Woman

A quick-acting Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office sergeant and three construction workers are credited with saving the life of a woman whose body was spotted floating in the St. Johns River on Tuesday afternoon.

Help End Serial Bike Thief’s Spree (Video)

The Sarasota Police Department is asking residents for help identifying a man who is believed to be responsible for a string of recent bicycle thefts in the city. The man has been caught on camera multiple times, but his identity remains unknown.

17 Florida Companies Make Fortune 500 2017 List

Fortune Magazine has named the companies across the country that managed to earn ranking on its coveted Fortune 500 list. The 500 firms included represent two-thirds of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) with a $12 trillion in revenues combined. Seventeen of those companies happen to have their headquarters in Florida.

Tampa Bay Towns Make AARP’s ‘Age-Friendly’ List

Some communities across the country go above and beyond to be great places for people of all ages to live. That’s according to AARP, which released a list of towns and counties across the country that have made the commitment to be “age-friendly.” Not surprisingly, Florida and the Tampa Bay area are well represented.

Jury Duty Scam Resurfaces In Manatee County

Manatee County residents are being warned to take care if someone calls to chat about missed jury duty. Chances are the person on the other end of the line will be out to part residents from their money.

Double Homicide Victims ID'd

The St. Petersburg Police Department is investigating an early Thursday morning double homicide. According to the agency, several calls about shots fired in the 6400 block of 22nd Street South came in around around 1:47 a.m. June 8.

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