Paul Scicchitano covers the greater Miami area as well as Sarasota, Lakeland and Bradenton for national news website Patch.com. A longtime journalist and editor, Paul's work has appeared in prestigious national publications such as The Washington Post, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Newsmax and Army Times. He has covered some of the most consequential events of our time, including the Challenger disaster, the U.S. invasion of Panama, the fall of the Berlin Wall and the 2012 and 2016 presidential elections. More recently, he covered Hurricane Irma and the Florida school shootings in Parkland. He can be reached at Paul.Scicchitano@patch.com.
A stolen monkey, a bone marrow donor and a vacant supermarket with a new life are some of the good news stories we found around Florida.
This week's Sunday Real Estate takes you to Miami Beach, Sarasota, Bradenton and Lakeland.
The Miccosukee Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its officers who was killed early Saturday morning in a head-on collision.
Lakeland police are asking for the public's help in identifying the owner of a pickup truck that may be connected to a murder.
If you’re looking for something to do over the long holiday weekend consider checking out the Miami Boat Show and the Grove Arts Festival.
A motorcyclist was killed early Saturday when their motorcycle crossed into opposing traffic and was struck by another vehicle.
A Miami restaurant worker tested positive for Hepatitis A and health officials are warning patrons to seek medical treatment.
Health officials lifted swimming advisories Friday for two beaches in Miami-Dade County.
Polk County school officials said they will bar a teacher from future county substitute teaching assignments based on an incident.
The 21st Thunder By the Bay Music & Motorcycle Festival roars into the Sarasota Fairgrounds over the long Presidents Day weekend.
A 39-year-old Polk County gym owner has been charged with practicing medicine without a license and other offenses.
Coral Gables police are asking for the public's help in finding a 17-year-old boy in connection with an armed carjacking.
The Florida Department of Health in Polk County has extended a rabies alert in the Kathleen area of Lakeland for another 60 days.
There's dining options around the Lakeland area from Valentine's Day into the long holiday weekend. Patch has you covered with our picks.
There's plenty of dining around the Sarasota area from Valentine's Day into the long holiday weekend. Patch has you covered with our picks.
There's plenty of dining around the Bradenton area from Valentine's Day into the long holiday weekend. Patch has you covered with our picks.
The first anniversary of the Parkland tragedy was marked by tears and hugs as students shared a moment of silence and a day of service.
There's plenty to do around the Miami area from Valentine's Day into the long holiday weekend. Patch has you covered with our picks.
A 25-year-old man was charged with leaving the scene of a crash involving injury and other offenses following a Lakeland crash.
Kali, the shaggy 1-pound monkey that was snatched from its enclosure at the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society on Monday is back home.
