$35K Puppies Taken, Cindy Crawford, Manatee Deaths: Nearby News

Here are some of the share-worthy stories from Florida Patches to talk about tonight:

• Governor Announces Expansion Of Walgreens Vaccination Sites
• Deadliest Areas For Pedestrians: Sarasota-Bradenton Ranks No. 6
• Winter Haven Teacher Steals $66,000 From Grandmother: Sheriff:

Cindy Crawford Among Celebs Buying At Ritz-Carlton Residences

Supermodel Cindy Crawford and her husband, Rande Gerber, purchased a two-bedroom lower penthouse unit at The Ritz-Carlton Residences in Miami Beach, according to a news release.

1 Out Of 4 Manatees Struck By Boats Multiple Times

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said 90 manatees perished last year after being injured by watercraft propellers. And in the first three months of 2021, 17 manatees have been killed by watercraft in Florida waters. Watercraft account for 20 to 25 percent of all manatee deaths.

Six Puppies Stolen From Petland Worth $35,000: Sheriff

Authorities are searching for two women who stole six puppies worth about $35,000 from the Bradenton Petland store early Friday morning.

The Jack Kerouac House In St. Pete Has Changed Owners; What’s Up?

The Jack Kerouac house was sold twice last year, and it's created some confusion about the house. Find out what's happening to it here. Kerouac — the legendary author whose notable works include "On the Road" — is beloved by writers and poets more than 5o years after his death in 1969.

Deputy Recalls How Fallen Tampa Police Officer Saved His Life

Tributes continue to pour in for a Tampa police officer who died Tuesday, sacrificing his own life to save others. "He's an American hero. You wonder, did he have a cape under his uniform? Did he get dressed in a phone booth. He was superman. This guy ran to danger, not from it."

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Also Worth a Look Today

• Body Of 20-Year-Old Found On Bradenton Sidewalk: Police
• 18-Year-Old Sarasota Man Faces Child Porn Charges: Sheriff
• Pee-Wee Herman Two-Part Documentary Planned: HBO
• Art News: Pee-Wee Herman Film, Kerouac House, Wildlife Exhibit
• Missing St. Pete Man Who Has Dementia: Police
• Mr. & Mrs. Crab Opening In Lakeland
• Locations That Don’t Require Appointments For COVID-19 Vaccines
• Watch Your Phone: State-Run Vaccine Clinic Planned In North Port

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