Beer on the Beach, 'Hands Off' Sea Turtles, Phony Records

Patch operates 23 daily news sites in Florida. The following are some of the top stories from the past day:

Pulse Shooting Survivors Won’t Face Hospital Bills

As survivors of June’s Pulse nightclub shooting continue to recover, they’ve received a bit of good news. The two hospitals responsible for treating the 53 victims wounded in the attack have said they won’t be sending bills in the mail.

Child Protection Investigator Faked Records: Pasco Sheriff Says

A 34-year-old Wesley Chapel woman is out of a job and faces criminal charges after the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office said she falsified public records.

Baby’s Death Leads to Murder Arrest

A 21-year-old man faces a second-degree murder charge in connection with the Tuesday death of a baby girl.

‘Hands Off’ Sea Turtle Hatchlings, Wildlife Officers Warn

As sea turtle hatchlings begin to emerge from their nests to make their way out to the ocean, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is warning beachgoers to adopt a “hands off” policy.

Klink Delivering Beer on the Beach

Visitors to Archibald Beach Park won’t have to travel far to get their hands on an ice cold beer. Corona Extra and Klink are teaming up to offer beachside deliver this Saturday, Aug. 27.

Tampa Bay Tropical Weather: Are You Ready?

As a tropical disturbance edges closer to Florida, forecasters are warning residents in the Tampa Bay area to keep their eyes on weather.

Gaston Weakens; Disturbance Moves Toward Florida

As Tropical Storm Gaston moves through the Atlantic Ocean on a path expected to take it east of the Bahamas early next week, a disturbance is continuing on a path that would take it across southern Florida.

Photo courtesy of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission