Bloomingdale-Riverview, FL|News|
$1 Million Florida Lottery Winner From Riverview
A woman's $20 spent on a scratch-off game at a local gas station made her rich Monday.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
- St. Pete, FL
I love Tampa Bay, especially St. Petersburg. I'm a Rays' fan, and it's hard for me not to yell and scream from the press box when covering a game while other reporters are composed. I've worked in TV, radio and print journalism for 16 years, and I have a Master of Arts in digital journalism and design from the University of South Florida. I'm a professor at USF St. Pete campus. Furthermore, I also served in the United States Coast Guard.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
Polk County Husband And Wife Die From COVID-19: Report
During their ill-fated fight with COVID-19, a Polk County couple shared the same hospital room at Lakeland Regional.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
St. Pete|News|
Veterans Share Afghan War Experiences In Safe Space At USF
Students at USF who served in Afghanistan opened up about their fears now that the U.S. has fully withdrawn troops after 20 years.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
St. Pete|News|
DeSantis To Appeal School Mask Ruling In Bid To Reinstate Ban
Gov. DeSantis bets FL parents who don't want their kids wearing masks will prevail as he appeals a court ruling that barred mask mandates.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
Ruskin Man Hit, Killed By Truck On U.S. 301: Troopers
The pedestrian was walking in an unlit area along the highway as he tried to cross the street.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
St. Pete|News|
21-Gun Salute, Funeral Services Planned For St. Pete Officer
The family of the late Officer Michael Weiskopf are allowing only those on the guest list to attend. The service will be live-streamed.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Bloomingdale-Riverview, FL|News|
FL Bar Pours Beers To Honor 13 Service Members Killed In Kabul
The staff of Beanie's Bar & Sports Grill honored 13 fallen service members by placing glasses of beer at an empty table.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
St. Pete|News|
Hurricane Ida Likely To Increase FL Gas Prices, Short Supply: AAA
More than 90 percent of oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico shut down and evacuated before the storm arrived to Mississippi and Louisiana.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
St. Pete|News|
FL Good News: 2021 Labor Day Campgrounds, New Millionaires, Bucs
"American Idol" finalist reunited with baby, new food pantry opens in Largo, and an 18-year-old battling an illness lives his dreams.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
St. Pete|News|
Reserve Labor Day Campgrounds, State Parks Spots In Florida
If you're thinking about spending Labor Day 2021 in the outdoors, make those last-minute camping reservations now in the Sunshine State.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
St. Pete|News|
St. Pete Police Officer's Life Lost To COVID-19
A police procession was held Friday afternoon in front of the law enforcement headquarters that included doctors, nurses and deputies.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
St. Pete|News|
Mail Carrier Guilty, Misuses Postal Box Access: State Attorney
A Ruskin resident who was employed at a United States Postal Office in St. Petersburg could face up to 30 years in prison for bank fraud.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
St. Pete|News|
Families Defeat Gov. Ron DeSantis Over FL School Mask Lawsuit
A Florida judge ruled Friday that school systems may order mask mandates, saying Gov. Ron DeSantis' ban on mandates overstepped his powers.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
St. Pete|News|
Fatal Disease Infects Many Cooters: Florida Fish And Wildlife
Temporary regulation changes were made to help save the five species such as softshell turtles that are being affected by bunyavirus.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Winter Haven Man Never Made It To Hospital, Family Concerned
The Winter Haven Police Department is asking for the public's help finding a resident who has been missing since Aug. 11.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Bloomingdale-Riverview, FL|News|
Your Drinking Water Might Have A Temporary Change In Taste
Tampa Bay Water has begun changes for its water process treatment at its Lithia facility. Residents might notice an odor change, too.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Woman Wanted For Taking Prescription Pills From Victim: Police
Detectives in Winter Haven are asking for the public's help identifying a lady caught on home surveillance footage breaking into a home.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
3 Brandon Area Companies Make Fastest-Growing List: Inc.com
The annual list ranks 5,000 companies across the United States based on overall revenue growth.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
St. Pete|News|
5 St. Petersburg Companies Make Fastest-Growing List: Inc.com
The annual list ranks 5,000 companies across the United States based on overall revenue growth.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
St. Pete|News|
$5,000 Reward For Information Leading To St. Pete Suspect
Anyone who shares the whereabouts of a man police have accused of killing a victim in July will be eligible for cash through Crime Stoppers.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
