Zombie Apocalypse, Sexual Predators, Halloween Weather

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Halloween 2016: Do Sexual Predators Live in Your Neighborhood?

As little ghosts and goblins prepare for their big night of trick-or-treating, parents may want to arm themselves with information on which houses to avoid while going door-to-door in the Tampa Bay area.

Tampa Toast in Zombie Apocalypse, Study Says

Fans of “The Walking Dead” may recall what Atlanta looked on the little screen after the fictional zombie apocalypse took hold. That’s how the folks at Career Builder envision Tampa’s future should fantasy ever become reality … only worse.

Snooty’s Guinness World Records Edition Now on Sale

Fans of Bradenton’s Snooty the manatee can now read all about the creature’s accomplishments in print. The South Florida Museum announced Friday the "Guinness World Records 2017" edition, featuring Snooty, is now on sale.

Watch: President Obama's Rally for Hillary Clinton in Orlando, Florida

President Obama was on the ground in Florida Friday stumping for Democrat Hillary Clinton.

Clearwater’s United Taxi Named Best in America

Clearwater’s United Taxi has been named the best in the business by the Taxicab, Limousine & Paratransit Association. Owner Nick Cambas is expected to receive the national accolade early next month.

Smoking Near Oxygen Blamed in Lakeland House Fire

n early morning fire that ripped through a home in the 1500 block of Ariana Street, leaving one person injured, was caused by a dangerous mix of smoking and oxygen use, officials say.

Halloween 2016 Tampa Bay Area Weekend Weather

Tampa Bay area residents with monster bashes and outdoor fun in their Halloween weekend plans should find the weather likely to cooperate. According to the National Weather Service, the next few days should deliver temperatures in the lower 80s with sunny skies and mostly clear nights. Windy conditions on local waters could make boating hazardous for small craft operators though.

Tampa Bay High School Football Oct. 28

Can’t keep up with all the great high school football action happening in the Tampa Bay area? Patch has you covered!

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