Hooters’ Music, Little Bites Recall, Beach Advisories

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

Florida Man’s $2.8 Million Marlin Might Get Away

A Florida man might not get to reel in a cool $2.8 million prize from Ocean City, Maryland’s White Marlin Open after all. Organizers of the annual tournament say there’s something fishy about the catch and have refused to pay out the proceeds, according to court documents.

Adorable Kitten ‘Fished’ Out of Storm Drain

A Hillsborough County Fire Rescue crew gets points for persistence in saving a 2-month-old kitten found trapped in a storm drain Sunday morning.

Hooters' Music Scores with Customers

Hooters might be best known for its hot wings and wait staff, but it seems the chain is also making noise in the music department. It recently ranked No. 1 in a survey for having the best overhead music.

Elderly Tampa Man Beaten in August Robbery Dies

An 81-year-old Tampa man found unconscious in his North 20th Street backyard on Aug. 17 has died from his injuries. Police say his accused attacker now faces first-degree murder charges.

4 Pinellas County Beaches Fail Bacterial Testing

Tampa Bay area residents with beach plans over the Labor Day weekend might want to think twice before jumping in the water at a few local hotspots. The Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County has issued advisories for four beaches in the county.

Zika Virus Found in Miami-Dade Mosquitoes; Florida Leaders Want Congress to Act

The state of Florida on Thursday confirmed that some mosquitoes from the Miami Beach area have tested positive for the Zika virus.

Entenmann’s Recalls Little Bites Brownies, Muffins For Choking Hazard

People who love to snack on Entenmann’s Little Bites brownies and muffins may want to check their pantries. Bimbo Bakeries, the maker of Entenmann’s products, has issued a voluntary recall of some of its products.

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.

Photo courtesy of Hillsborough County Fire Rescue