Prosecutor Yanked, Trooper Hurt, Weather Shakeup

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

Sword, Truck Used As Murder Weapons: Sheriff

A 41-year-old Hernando man is behind bars after Citrus County deputies say he used a sword to repeatedly stab his ex-girlfriend before running her over with a truck and fleeing the scene on foot Sunday night.

92 Jobs: Bail Assistant, Dockhand, Interior Designer

In the market for a new job in the Tampa Bay area? There’s good news on the employment front! Employers throughout the region have put out help-wanted signs in recent days.

Anti-Death Penalty Prosecutor Has 21 Cases Pulled

Orange-Osceola State Attorney Aramis Ayala’s workload just got a whole lot lighter following Gov. Rick Scott’s decision to pull 21 first-degree murder cases from her office. Citing Ayala’s refusal to seek the death penalty in eligible cases, Scott announced Monday that these trials will now be placed into the hands of Lake County State Attorney Brad King.

Classic Charm Makes Scott Lake Estate A Head-Turner

If Old World style blended with “every upgrade you can imagine” defines the perfect home for you, this Lakeland estate is likely to turn your head. Situated on 5.1 acres on Scott Lake, this property isn’t for those light in the wallet though. With 9,435 square feet of living space, the five-bedroom home boasts a $3.6 million asking price.

Scorpions, Megadeth Ready To Rock Tampa Bay

Like your music loud and proud? Get ready to be rocked like a hurricane. The Scorpions have announced a Tampa stop on the upcoming Crazy World Tour with thrash metal favorites Megadeth along the for the ride.

Cold Front Expected To Shake Up Tampa Bay Weather

The Tampa Bay area is in for a roller coaster of a week in the weather department. According to the National Weather Service, the week is expected to kick off with highs near 90 degrees before a cold front moves into the region to shake things up. By week’s end, temperatures are forecast to drop back down into the low 70s.

Fire Rips Through Horsemen’s Association Buildings

A Monday afternoon fire that broke out at the Pasco Horsemen’s Association led to a total loss of two buildings, but no injuries to people or animals.

Trooper Injured In DUI Crash

A 41-year-old Jupiter woman faces multiple charges after Florida Highway Patrol troopers say she hit one of their own in an alcohol-related crash Sunday evening in the Orient Park area.

Photo by Marc Theis, courtesy of Catie Monck, Scorpions public relations