Deadly Crash, Monkey on the Loose, Turtle Released

Patch operates 24 daily news sites in Florida. The following are some of the top stories from the past day:

‘Strong Odor of Alcohol’ Involved in Jose Fernandez’s Boat Crash

The bodies of Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez and the two other young men recovered after the deadly boat crash in late September each had a "strong odor of alcohol emanating from them," according to a search record affidavit obtained by several media organizations, including Patch.

Clearwater Pitches in to Help Loggerhead Sea Turtle

Clearwater Marine Aquarium is celebrating the release of its third sea turtle equipped with a satellite tag. Xeno, a sub-adult female loggerhead, was put back into waters off Clearwater Beach Thursday morning.

Tow To Go Hitting the Road for Halloween Weekend 2016

Tampa Bay area residents with big plans to enjoy spirited celebrations over the upcoming Halloween weekend have a safe place to turn for a ride home. AAA and Bud Light are once again teaming up to offer the Tow To Go service.

Discovery of Urn, Cremated Remains Prompts Search for Family

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is searching for information that might help deputies reunite “Debbie Sue’s” cremated remains with her family.

Hudson Beach Rhesus Macaque Sightings Prompt Plea

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is asking folks to avoid any monkey business with a fugitive rhesus macaque that has been spotted in the Hudson Beach area. The agency is, however, asking anyone who spots the little runaway to contact it immediately.

I-4 Named Country’s Most Dangerous Interstate

A new analysis of federal crash data has uncovered what many motorists in Tampa Bay and throughout the state of Florida already know: Interstate 4 is dangerous.

5 Dead in State Road 574 Crash: Racing Not a Factor, Highway Patrol Says

A Wednesday night four-vehicle crash on State Road 574 that left five people dead and three injured is not believed to have been caused by racing, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Photo courtesy of the Clearwater Police Department