Threat Leads to Student Arrest, Sea Turtle Nesting, Presidential Rallies

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

275 Bottles of Nail Polish Swiped, 2 Suspects Sought

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is on the trail of two people its deputies say seem to have a serious passion for nail polish. The pair, a man and woman, are accused of swiping more than 275 bottles of nail polish from a Walmart store.

Ridgewood High Student’s Arrest Serves as Reminder, Superintendent Says

The Tuesday arrest of a 15-year-old Ridgewood High School student serves as a reminder that making violent threats can have serious consequences, Pasco County’s school superintendent says.

Sea Turtle Nesting Not Quite Over

Sea turtle nesting season’s official end date has come and gone, but that doesn’t mean the turtles care to pay attention to the calendar. That’s according to officials at Sarasota’s Mote Marine Laboratory, who are warning folks that unhatched nests may still be found on some area beaches.

Sarasota Man Accused of Impregnating 13-Year-Old

A Sarasota man was arrested Wednesday night after police say they uncovered evidence that he’s the father of an unborn child whose mother is 13 years old.

Election Guide 2016: Polling Places, Times, Amendments for Tampa Bay and Beyond

Election Day 2016 is right around the corner and that means there are lots of things voters need to know before they head to the polls. To make it easier for readers, Patch has put together a county-by-county guide of things voters need to be aware of before they head to the polls. We’ve also collected information pertinent to voters across the state.

Land O’ Lakes Serial Masturbator Arrested, Sheriff Says

A 24-year-old man stands accused of driving around Land O’ Lakes in his wife’s PT cruiser, pulling up to people and then masturbating in their presence.

Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama Rally in Florida on Sunday

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton will appear alongside President Barack Obama Sunday in a last-minute push to secure Florida’s 29 electoral votes on Nov. 8. The two have set a “Get Out the Vote” rally in Kissimmee.

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