Solar Eclipse Photos, Brazen Daylight Robbery

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

Armed Robbers Followed Elderly Woman Home

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help identifying the people responsible for a brazen armed robbery that occurred in a Brandon neighborhood Monday afternoon. Authorities say the suspects in the case followed their elderly victim from a Walmart to her home before one pulled out a gun and stole the woman’s purse.

Walmart Grocery Delivery Expands To Tampa Bay Area

Tampa Bay area residents who prefer to do their grocery shopping at Walmart may not have to leave their homes any more to stock their pantries. The retail chain and Uber announced Monday that their grocery delivery pilot has expanded to select stores in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties.

Man’s Body Recovered Near Courtney Campbell Causeway

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating the death of a 61-year-old man from Apollo Beach.

Florida Community Colleges Among Best In U.S.: Study

Floridians considering the cost-saving benefits community colleges may offer have reason to celebrate. The Sunshine State’s two-year college system was recently named among the very best in the country.

Drier, Hotter Start To The Week: Tampa Bay Weather

The Tampa Bay area is in for some ups and downs in the weather department over the workweek ahead. According to the National Weather Service, the week should start out drier and hotter than normal. That is expected to change, however, by about mid-week.

Solar Eclipse 2017: Share Your Photos Tampa Bay

Folks from Pasco County to Sarasota County and from Largo to Lakeland took time out of their Monday afternoon to view The Great American Eclipse.

Photo via NASA