Tampa, FL|News|
Environmentalists Say TECO's 10-Year Plan Too Dependent On Fossil Fuel
TECO's plan shows natural gas generated by fracking operations will constitute 78.1 percent of the total energy it generates.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Florida State NewsÂ
Tampa, FL|News|
Hurricane Ian: Landfall Timeline, 154K Without Power, 155 MPH Winds
South Florida is feeling Hurricane Ian's 140 mph winds. In the Tampa area, the Sunshine Skyway Bridge is closed, power outages are climbing.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
VIDEO: Tom Cruise's Son Reels In 301-Pound Fish In FL Tournament
Tom Cruise's son, Connor, who lives in Clearwater, caught a monster fish Friday during the 2022 Sarasota Slam fishing tournament. ​​
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Driver Rams Car Into Bicyclist, Charged With Attempted Murder: Police
Police have charged Breasia Niblack with attempted murder. They said she struck a woman she knew with her car in St. Pete Monday morning.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
'The Golden Age' Explores Self-Discovery, Peace: Sunscreen Film Fest
This French film, chosen as the Sunscreen Film Festival's closing show, has appeared at the Cannes Film Festival.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
No County Funds For Rumble After Commission Ends EDC Incentive Grants
With Sarasota County ending the EDC incentive grants, Rumble won’t receive $825K for opening its U.S. headquarters in Longboat Key.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Python Huntress, Fashion Brand Forge Unlikely Partnership
Amy Siewe, who hunts pythons in the FL Everglades, provides the snake skins for the python purse collection from Sarasota's BSWANKY brand.
Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel and Alfred Branch and Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Rotten Fish Bodies From Red Tide Foul Bay, City Cleans Up
Changing tides aren't making it easy for crews to keep shorelines clear of dead fish. After a cleanup, fish float back in from the bay.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
'Shazam' Hollywood Stuntman Opens 2 Businesses Serving Lakeland
An actor who was told to get out of NYC when the pandemic hit returned to Florida and franchised a garage and pressure-washing business.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
The Tale Of Mary Ann And The Ospreys Of Arvilla Resort Motel
KONKOL ON THE ROAD: When fewer vacationing snowbirds migrated to an "Old Florida" motel during the pandemic, a family of ospreys moved in.
Mark Konkol, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Hurricane-Force Winds As Elsa Moves Past Tampa Area Overnight
Elsa is forecast to become a category 1 hurricane overnight before making landfall on the north Florida Gulf coast Wednesday.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Elite Vaccine Clinic Investigation: 7 Things We Learned
18 ethics complaints filed against Manatee County Commissioner Baugh, county staff pushed back against Lakewood Ranch vaccine clinic, more.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Catching Up With Chicago Celebrity Alligator Robb In The Wild
KONKOL ON THE ROAD: The famed capturer of Chance the Snapper reflects on his escape from death and his love for Chicagoans who helped him.
Mark Konkol, Patch Staff
Across Florida|News|
The Search For IL Gov. Pritzker In Florida's Equestrian Capital
KONKOL ON THE ROAD: No sighting was made of the billionaire governor in his out-of-state habitat, nor of his also-wealthy predecessor.
Mark Konkol, Patch Staff
Across Florida|News|
Finding Romance On The Road At Giant Beaver-Themed Gas Station
KONKOL ON THE ROAD: Floridians were right. If you're looking for a rainy-day date in a beach town, leave it to beaver — Buc-ee's, that is.
Mark Konkol, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Neck Restraint During Arrest Prompts Investigation Of 2 Officers
Two officers are under investigation by the Sarasota Police Department after a video on social media showed a suspect in a neck restraint.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
How To Proceed With Rays: 8 St. Pete Mayoral Candidates Discuss
St. Pete mayoral candidates held a one-hour debate Tuesday, and answered questions about gun violence, systemic racism, the Rays and more.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Urban Burg Eclectic Saves Waste With Funky, Recyclable Products
A St. Petersburg eco-friendly entrepreneur makes it easy for his shoppers to go green and also to support good causes with items he carries.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa Police Call For End To Gun Violence After Citywide Increase
As of Friday, there have been 23 homicides in the city of Tampa
Gillian Smith, Patch Staff
Dunedin, FL|News|
Pinellas, Hillsborough County Roads Renamed For Fallen Officers
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill renaming roads in honor of law enforcement officials who died in the line of duty.
Gillian Smith, Patch Staff
